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Thermacell MR XJ Portable Mosquito Repellent Appliance Gray
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
580
Old Reviews
40
Unverified
40
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180 meters
SIZE
340.19 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 500 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
For Travel
42trip, mosquitoes, hunting, hiking, fishing trip
+95%
-5%
" ... I used it in the woods camping. ... "
" ... Purchased and took on a Northern Ontario fishing trip. ... "
" ... I just used it on a weeklong camping trip and it kept me bite free when in use. ... "
" ... Worked great on our Manitoba trip! ... "
" ... I swear by these for keeping the bitey things at bay during any and all outdoor adventures. ... I bought these two as gifts – I wanted each of my kids to have one to use during their own travels. ... "
" ... Works well, won't be without it camping or hiking! ... "
" ... Used this for a fishing trip in northern Minnesota. ... "
" ... I take this with me every time we go camping, my wife loves it. ... "
Product Reliability
37years, worked great, gone, years ago, thermacell
+62%
-38%
" ... I noticed a lot of mixed reviews but Ive never had a problem! ... "
" ... Worked great when it would ignite. ... "
" ... Worked like a champ and no bites. ... "
" ... We have had a tremendous amount of rain in the last couple weeks. ... "
" ... Worked on it for 30 minutes. ... "
" ... it seem to be working ... "
" ... So far it is working ... "
" ... This is truly a life saver and it works. ... "
Capacity
25table, feet, sitting, mosquitos, mosquitoes
+84%
-16%
" ... But since I was going to be moving around, I wanted something that would be portable since I would be moving around the yard. ... "
" ... One my house's is in the Forest, and I was getting bitten a lot. ... "
" ... Also effective around the house. ... "
" ... I live in a camping community part time and works perfect. ... "
" ... Using it on a 15 by 15' patio but its keeping mosquitos off us! ... "
" ... I recommend one for every home in America! ... "
" ... Tested at night in Fort Desoto Park, Florida west coast,and it worked great! ... "
" ... With a breeze it is more like few feet. ... "
Marketplace
22described, works as advertised, works, product, seller
+68%
-32%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Work as expected ... "
" ... Product truly works as advertised ... "
" ... great product and seller ... "
" ... Works like described. ... "
" ... worked as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
Price
19worth the money, waste your money, worth, use, real
+47%
-53%
" ... Don't waste your money, ... "
" ... This was an absolute waste of money. ... "
" ... I had high hopes but this was a complete waste of money. ... "
" ... What a waste of money. ... "
" ... waste of money, NOTHING . ... "
" ... Complete waste of money, don't purchase. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
Cleaning
15bug spray, mosquitoes, use bug spray, thermacell, repellent
+87%
-13%
" ... Best type of Mosquito repellent there is couldn’t enjoy my backyard without bug spray bought one of these have not had a bite since ... "
" ... But when it was used in addition to bug spray it worked really well. ... "
" ... I'll forget I don't have bug spray, walk away from the campsite, and start getting attacked. ... "
" ... It's nice to use on calm night's on the deck, when you don't want to use bug spray. ... Bug spray definitely worked better under more conditions. ... "
" ... If you want to be mosquito free without the spray hassle, try it out. ... "
" ... Mosquitoes disappear shortly after we light our Thermacell. ... "
" ... Keeps bugs away better than bug spray. ... "
" ... Nothing to spray one. ... "
Returns
14return, returning, window, shipping, sent
+14%
-86%
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... I will be returning for a refund. ... "
" ... I did not attempt to use the unit within the 30 day return window, thus, did not discover problem until too late for the 30 day free return. ... "
" ... Very disappointed and it is not eligible to be returned. ... "
" ... Purchased just over 30 days ago (so unable to return or request replacement) and it no longer ignites. ... "
" ... Guess what, it was defective. ... I did not receive the refund for the shipping. ... They sent me a second one. ... This time I was told to send "actual receipt" of payment. ... "
" ... I will be returning for a refund . ... "
" ... Will return for refund ... "
Water Resistance
14used, hunting, camping, rain, repel
+79%
-21%
" ... These are the best weather your hunting ( no scent ) fishing, gardening, whatever. ... "
" ... Used this is hiking. ... "
" ... Bought it when I was going camping/fishing for a week. ... "
" ... I am definitely bringing this anything I go hunting of fishing. ... "
" ... Like, RAIN or HUMIDITY? ... "
" ... I use it hunting, fishing, or anytime I'm outdoors. ... "
" ... We have used it in the backyard once and camping once. ... "
" ... In the summer. ... "
Ease of Use
13simple, use, little, easy, also
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to use and worked like a charm. ... "
" ... The device is simple to assemble and it works. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Simple to use and worth every penny. ... "
" ... It was also very easy to get started, and the small hole on top to see that it’s burning allows you to be sure it’s on/off. ... "
" ... Directions don't tell how to know when it's actually lit. ... "
" ... Simple to use, appears effective as long as there is little or no breeze ... "
" ... Is easy to use. ... "
Overall performance
13job, well, work, hopes, high
+85%
-15%
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Works just fine. ... "
" ... does the trick! ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Seems to work well on both biting flies and Mosquitos. ... "
" ... Works great so far. ... "
" ... Works really well. ... "
" ... Dose a good job ... "
Product As Described
13works as advertised, works, work, product, expected
+85%
-15%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Work as expected ... "
" ... Product truly works as advertised ... "
" ... Works like described. ... "
" ... worked as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works as promised. ... "
Cartriges
11cartridge, hours, last, refill, pads
+55%
-45%
" ... With the 120 hour refill pack, you're looking at about 30 cents/hour run cost per device, but it's totally worth it. ... "
" ... Be sure to buy extra refills. ... "
" ... Simple to use, gas cartridge reseals itself when you take it out, so no worries about having to leave it in and potentially leak. ... "
" ... Luckily I bought a refill pack at same time so I have some. ... But huge bummer especially if this has happened to others who don't have refills. ... "
" ... One blue refill lasts about 2 and a half- three hours. ... The cartridge lasts about 3 refills ... "
" ... Refills can add up but it's worth it if you get bitten like i do. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 180 meters
Weight: 340.19 grams
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