In reply to Post #15
In the link in post#14 they mention using 2xAli Express pads instead of 1 Thermocell pad, they also mention that the 2xAli pads last only half the the time of 1 Thermocell.
If you can put up with this then the cost difference is massive though, you can get 120 pads for £3.09+tax
LINK
In the link in post#14 they mention using 2xAli Express pads instead of 1 Thermocell pad, they also mention that the 2xAli pads last only half the the time of 1 Thermocell.
If you can put up with this then the cost difference is massive though, you can get 120 pads for £3.09+tax
LINK
In reply to Post #12
i mostly use it in the day / eve and then a little at night to clear out the bivvy of them. I don't keep it on at night and use the mozzie mesh to keep them at bay once i have cleared out the bivvy of biters.
I either use a sealed inner capsule style bivvy, or a mozzie mesh over the bedchair.
I am a bit of a pussy about protecting from the biters after getting in pretty severe trouble in the middle of no where in France after getting a lot of bites one night. Fortunately a local farmer was able to be attracted and helped me out.
The upside being that when i now go back to that lake. The farmers wife sends her hubbie out with food for me every day
and i bung them some euros at the end of the week.
i mostly use it in the day / eve and then a little at night to clear out the bivvy of them. I don't keep it on at night and use the mozzie mesh to keep them at bay once i have cleared out the bivvy of biters.
I either use a sealed inner capsule style bivvy, or a mozzie mesh over the bedchair.
I am a bit of a pussy about protecting from the biters after getting in pretty severe trouble in the middle of no where in France after getting a lot of bites one night. Fortunately a local farmer was able to be attracted and helped me out.
The upside being that when i now go back to that lake. The farmers wife sends her hubbie out with food for me every day
and i bung them some euros at the end of the week.
In reply to Post #17
The upside being that when i now go back to that lake. The farmers wife sends her hubbie out with food for me every day and i bung them some euros at the end of the week.
That's a great experience
The upside being that when i now go back to that lake. The farmers wife sends her hubbie out with food for me every day and i bung them some euros at the end of the week.
That's a great experience
In reply to Post #18
As well as the occasional fish, its what its all about.
As well as the occasional fish, its what its all about.
another vote for the thermacell backpacker. it was a gamechanger for me - I have a few old gas cans that are almost empty & use them to fuel it - I have yet to 'finish one off' as it uses a very small amount - it's like a tiny pilot light.
I use cheaper tabs from Ali express & use 4 - 2 in the slot at the top & then leave a couple on top of it. found it to be as good as the normal thermacell pads & much cheaper.
they do a new one now that uses a liquid that I have heard really good things about.
I use cheaper tabs from Ali express & use 4 - 2 in the slot at the top & then leave a couple on top of it. found it to be as good as the normal thermacell pads & much cheaper.
they do a new one now that uses a liquid that I have heard really good things about.
In reply to Post #15
Yep I have doubled up on smaller non thermocell branded pads a stink load of times. Saved loads of cash. I find they run out quicker but it's no huge issue
Yep I have doubled up on smaller non thermocell branded pads a stink load of times. Saved loads of cash. I find they run out quicker but it's no huge issue
Will get a backpacker. Where do I find the knock off pads?
In reply to Post #22
Amazon. Search mosquito tablets last ones I used were ODS branded use two in the thermocell due to size. The aroxol ones are good also. Quite a few to choose from, just check the postage timings as many ship from overseas
Amazon. Search mosquito tablets last ones I used were ODS branded use two in the thermocell due to size. The aroxol ones are good also. Quite a few to choose from, just check the postage timings as many ship from overseas