Customer Reviews for Thermacell - Insect Repellent Device For Mosquitoes 1 pk - Green
Customer Rating
4
MR300 Huntpack
on April 29, 2019
Posted by: Jim77
from Maryland
I have used the MR150 portable mosquito repeller for several years and with great success. Bottom line; the technology works and works well at repelling mosquitos.
I had the opportunity to upgrade to a newer model: The MR300 in a hunt pack configuration. This product includes the standard MR300 repeller unit, 1 butane cartridge and 3 repellent mats (gives you a total of about 12 operating hours). Additionally; the hunt pack includes a camouflage patterned holster with storage pockets for an extra butane cartridge and 3 repeller mats.
I am an East Coast Whitetail Deer and Turkey hunter. My gear is important to me. It needs to perform it’s designed task and it needs to be reliable. There are not too many things that are more maddening than trying to sit quietly and undetected in the woods while being assaulted by a swarm of “never quit” mosquitos.
This product keeps mosquitos at bay and has always performed flawlessly.
I do have several points for Thermacell to consider as they seek to improve their product line. Hunters hate unnatural noises when they enter the woods. A clank, clunk, click or any sound not found in nature is a sonic alert that can ruin your day. Stealth is critical to a successful hunt.
To this point; I turn my unit on when I leave the truck. While not excessively loud the switch to turn the unit on and push button ignition are sounds I like to eliminate before reaching my stand/blind.
Lastly; the Velcro that secures the holster flap covering the face of the unit, no Velcro NEVER on hunting gear. That sound of Velcro opening in the woods is incredibly loud! Just another reason I secure my flap and start the unit at the truck. A magnetic button sewn into the flap would be a much better choice.
All in all this is a great piece of gear. The “cons” are minor and can be overcome with a little preparation. I would and have recommended it to my friends.
This repeller works great in the backyard and in the deer stand. The camo pouch makes it easy to store extra butane and mats. It does require a good 10 minute start up period. But it is made sturdy and I can see myself using it for years to come!
This is my 5th Thermacell Repeller and it will stay in my truck. The others are a Cambridge Lantern on the patio, another Cambridge Lantern in the camper, an MR150 attached to one of my tackle bags, and a Bristol Lantern in the garage. That should pretty much explain how much I like Thermacell Mosquito Repellers!
My parents have always used Thermocell products so I purchased this one to use myself! My daughter and I love the face that we can take it with us anywhere and the mosquitos leave us alone!
Actually tested this this weekend. Hammock camping along the James River. Unparalleled performance. I also own the Backpacker and an MR150. All work well