Thermacell

[Dmking3]

Ive recently bought a thermacell for those Sept/ early Oct days in the river bottoms area's i hunt. Since ive purchased (Havent used it yet) ive heard a few times about how it puts of a noticeable smell and has spooked deer, then ive heard of other guys not having a problem. Wondering what everyone's experience has been with this product?

[JakeB]

In Louisiana you either soak down with off, use a thermacell or don't hunt until January. Can't say it's ever ruined a hunt that wasn't ruined due to my smell anyway.

[vtbuck]

I've never had an issue with deer spooking cause of it. If you're in the stand swatting skeeters instead of sitting still do you think the thermacell would be worth it. I do. Try it.

[1jody256]

I've never had an issue with deer spooking cause of it. If you're in the stand swatting skeeters instead of sitting still do you think the thermacell would be worth it. I do. Try it.

used them since they came out,and i dont swatt no skeeters either.use it best thing they ever came out with!

[Whitetailaddict]

Agree with the others plus if you hunt the wind it shouldn't be an issue unless the wind switches or a deer comes from an unexpected area

[Dewey]

If the deer smell your Thermacell they already smelled you.

[Dmking3]

I agree with everyone! I just didnt know if anyone had a problem with a strong smell coming from their thermacell. Heard they work great. Thought it was odd that ive heard about the smell thing also

[WV Bowhunter]

I've got a thermocell but always forget to bring it with me when I need it. I get reminded when I have mosquitos buzzing in my ear.

[JAK]

I always used the earth scent pads and never had a issue deer and bear hunting

[Net Guy]

I've always used a thermocell with no issues bear or deer hunting. Just don't put it too close to your head. The hissing sound can get loud and annoying. Learned that the hard way.

[tgreeno]

I might have to try one this year? I usually just cake-on the deepwoods off.

[Eddiegomes83]

If the deer smell your Thermacell they already smelled you.

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[Wlog]

Here is a good thermacell thread.


viewtopic.php?f=21&t=31098&hilit=Thermacell

[BA-IV]

Do yall's thermacell make a loud click when you cut it on in the stand, or are yall walking in with it on?

I don't like to waste the fuel to much, so I try and wait til I'm in the stand before I cut it on, but I cringe everytime I do it since it seems extra loud to me.

[Dewey]

Do yall's thermacell make a loud click when you cut it on in the stand, or are yall walking in with it on?

I don't like to waste the fuel to much, so I try and wait til I'm in the stand before I cut it on, but I cringe everytime I do it since it seems extra loud to me.

I have one of the originals and yes the click to start is pretty loud but just fire it up early before I get close to where I want to hunt. If the skeeters are real bad I start it at the truck already. I have also covered it with my jacket to muffle the sound if I want to start on stand.

Wondering if the newer Thermacells are just as loud to fire up? Anybody have one?