Ranger Bed Bug Heater | 100% to Reach Lethal Temperature | Used by Professionals and Homeowners | Effective Against Moths, Carpet Beetles and Lice.

Very easy to assemble, sturdy and is a great size - my large travel bag fits in as is. Heats up relatively quickly and throughout unit but does get very hot so I check on the temp periodically. Mine typically gets to 145/150 - I checked the temp with 2 independent thermometers and it reads pretty true. Photo is when taken out of the bag and gone to room temp - can see the max temp at 151 and when I checked with my 2 thermometers during the heating cycle, they concurred. The temp probe screen goes blank when hot tho in the unit so can only see the max temp reached when out of the bag and cooled so I also include my 2 independent thermometers in the unit when using so I know temp in real time. Great to have this to use when returning from trips. I tried out with handbags, shoes and belts as well as clothes, cushions, bedding etc - all were fine. I accidentally kept my small flashlight in the bag tho and it became misshapen and no longer works. I since bought a second one so we can heat treat travel bags/accessories for 2 people concurrently.

I hope you never need this, truly. If you do, buy this one. It worked really well. If you put books in it, take them out when they are done and DO NOT OPEN them for a few days. Give them time to completely cool and for the binding glue to harden up again. Lay them flat while they are cooling. If you do this, they will be fine. If you open the book before it is fully cooled, you will break the binding. Put in a book that you don't extra care about first and you will see. Do not put anything in them that can melt. If you wouldn't put it in the clothes dryer or dishwasher, it shouldn't go in here. Great for clothing, stuffed animals, wooden items, etc. Be careful when you load it. The items in it will soften while heating. I put a basket of stuffed animals in it. The basket came out misshapen because gravity acted on the wicker while it was soft. It definitely kills bugs and I would call it easy to use. I found it a good value for the money even though it was pretty expensive. I would have had to throw a lot of items out if I had not been able to heat treat them with this. We called it the Hotbox lol

This product works exactly as described. It has a large capacity and the heat is contained so that it does not heat up the room. It is easy to assemble- my teenage son set it up. It is also very straightforward to use. I appreciate the peace of mind that it provides. Also, I messaged the seller with a question regarding the warranty and LESS THAN 2 HOURS LATER, I received a response from the Operations Director! Not only did he answer my question, he provided his cellphone contact so that I could contact him directly if I had any more questions!! I really appreciate his passion for the product and willingness to stand behind it. I can’t recommend this product enough - especially if you have a short term rental, or if you travel frequently. It really should be in every hotel! Thanks again for making such an incredible product!

It worked great. Thermostat needed to be replaced. Instruction book says that can happen. It was shipped out immediately. Some items should be placed carefully so as not to get warped out of shape, don't just throw it in any which way like I did. Also the heat can sometimes create a small amount of humidity depending on what you are heating, remove items when finished to air a bit. Nothing was damaged by that tiny bit of humidity, however.

I ordered the ThermalStrike Ranger on 2/2/25, received it on 2/5/25, and upon returning from a trip used it for the first time on 2/19/25. It was easy to set up and use, and the manual is clear and concise. I bought the unit because I was originally concerned about bed bugs (we travel frequently) but it turns out the ThermalStrike unit is also effective against almost all other pests, e.g. carpet beetles, carpet beetle larvae, and carpet beetle eggs. Curious about how to best use the unit, I called ThermalStrike customer service and spoke to Mike, who as it turned out, started the company. To say it was a pleasure speaking with him is an understatement! He took a lot of time explaining the science behind the unit and how/why it works. Long story short, it is effective against almost all pests and their eggs. I cannot say enough positive things about ThermalStrike's customer service and owner Mike Lindsey. He will take extra time to talk with you about your problem, explain what needs to be done, and will do so in a friendly and professional manner; in short, I remain grateful for the assistance. This product is easy to use: read the brief manual, then quick assembly (a couple of minutes), plug and play after that. One plug, no need to plug into two different outlets on different breakers like one of the (well reviewed) competitors. Thermal Strike is much simpler to use in my opinion. According to Mr. Lindsey, the ThermalStrike unit can stretch/contort around a 29 inch suitcase, but I have not tried this yet. Smaller bags (carry-on size luggage, handbags) go in the unit without any difficulties at all. Mike explained to me that various electronics companies have certified that their products are safe up to 140 degrees, so it's OK to put your electronics in the unit - just monitor the unit and when temperature reaches 140 you can be confident that the inside of the laptop got to the magic number of 120 degrees (which kills just about anything in a short period of time), and you can (and should) stop the unit so it doesn't overheat electronics beyond their recommended max of 140 degrees. If you have questions, call customer service and ask for Mike, I'm sure you will have the same courteous and informative discussion that I had. He was generous with his time and even explained why and under what circumstances he founded the company. Very Highly Recommended! So much so, that I bought a second unit for my daughter-in-law's home. You won't be disappointed, and the peace of mind is valuable in and of itself.

Seems to work but the thermometer that came with it doesn't work. I reached out to the company for a replacement, no response. I used my own thermometer, seems to get hot enough!

Bed bugs are traumatic- this bed bug heater is a game changer. I got it because I had to move while battling bed bugs, and didn’t want any hitch hikers coming over from my old place. I didn’t know how I was going to treat a lot of my stuff (shoes, coats, pictures, etc) without chemicals. This box cooked up to 136 degrees in less than a half hour. You can leave it on for up to 8 hours, so I’m pretty confident any of those lil jerks hiding in my stuff are dead. It’s was easy to set up, and breaks down into a smaller size for storage. While $250 is a steep price, it’s really, really worth it-esp if you don’t have unlimited access to a washer /dryer. Even just for the peace of mind. It’s kind of like a laundry hamper, so I just put my stuff in there and turn it on. I wish I would have found this earlier, so if you’re reading this, just order this.

I can’t say enough good things about the Thermal Strike Heated Hamper. This is **hands down the safest and best heat-treatment hamper on the market**—the build quality, reliability, and performance are unbeatable. On top of that, the owner, **Mike Lindsey**, is truly exceptional. He has gone above and beyond for me multiple times. Even *past the warranty*, he sent me **two extra timer switch mechanisms** at no charge. He also provided **replacement heat-temperature probes twice**, completely free of cost. Customer service like that is almost unheard of. Some reviewers have mentioned that the large plastic zipper can snag on the fabric. I experienced this too, but it was an easy fix. I bought a can of **silicone lubricant** (NOT regular WD-40 or petroleum-based lubricants). Silicone lubricant is safe for plastics and vinyl, leaves a dry film, and can handle temperatures up to **400°F**—far higher than anything this hamper reaches. After spraying a light coat along the zipper teeth, the zipper glides perfectly now. This product is incredibly well-designed, safe, and backed by an owner who truly stands behind what he sells. I will absolutely be recommending the Thermal Strike Heated Hamper to my neighbors in my building, to local pest control professionals, and to anyone who needs a dependable and safe heat-treatment solution. Highly recommended!