Rechargeable Tiny Mosquito Repeller 329°F Heating 30ft Protection Zone Ultra Mini with Camping Light Magnetic Design for Outdoor Camping Backpacking Patios(Repellent Pads Not Included)- Black

When I first read the reviews of this product there were a lot of people that complained that there were no mosquito repellent mats that were shipped with it, but after researching it was apparent that Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Mats could be trimmed down to fit, but what I didn't know as just how convenient that would be!I had decided to purchase this product based on a camping video from one of the YouTube channels I subscribe to. Even though the video is out of Korea, they provide English subtitles and it's a great channel that I enjoy watching. They were using the same product and appeared to work very well (according to them, as well as what I saw in the video), so I did some searching and found that Amazon carried it. I was a little concerned though, as I wasn't able to locate any mosquito repellent mats that were sized to fit it, but figured I would try cutting down the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Mats any way, since they provided measurements for the mats that would fit it.What I found out when it arrived was that simply cutting a Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Mat in half (on the long side) results in two pieces that fit perfectly in this device. If you use two mats together (to maximize the device's repellent abilities) in the two slots, one Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Mat does the job with absolutely no waste, so I couldn't' be happier!The device is well-built, solid, works very well as both a mosquito repellent device (with two "strength" modes, you can repel mosquitoes around the campsite as well as a smaller area like a tent), includes a great little lantern with four modes of brightness, ranging from a ~4W night light all the way up to ~40W bulb, and other nice features (including an excellent and durable carrying case), is definitely something I'll be taking along with me on a LOT of camping trips (not to mention when I'm just relaxing in my hammock in the back yard)!Combined with its quality build and effectiveness, just the fact that I can use *one* Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Mat cut in two for use in this device without any waste whatsoever easily cinched the deal for me. Thank you!!!

This is nice for mosquito protection, and it does seem to work some (as well as any of these sort of things work). It's nice that it has a magnetic base, a carabiner, and a tripod mount so that you can put it anywhere. The lantern is nice, too.My main gripe deals with the anti-mosquito pad inserts. I will have the caveat that I know Flextail has anti-mosquito tabs, but at the time of purchase, they didn't. So I got Thermocell inserts and cut them to size, as was recommended. The problem with this is that unless your perfect in sizing, if it is too small, they very easily fall out of the slots. Because of this, Flextail could easily fix this problem by having a door or something that locks them in. My solution is to get a piece of electrical tape over the slots. It works, but shouldn't be necessary.Overall, it's a good thing for camping, but there are some things that need to be improved.

Absolutely terrible. Did not come with mosquito mats. No link to which exact mats will work. It's gonna get return. Terrible advertising. Mats should be an added ordering choice.

I use this at the park during the summer especially if there during the eveningsSometimes use during yard workSeems to workUse the lamp a lot, got me through Hurricane Helene and a 13 day power outageVery bright

So I really wanted to love this.. it would have been perfect for our lifestyle.. we camp often, picnic at least a couple times a week and spend a lot of time in the woods all year. We have the thermacell backpacker and absolutely love it but hate having to always have a fuel can with us. I thought this would be perfect due to size, light and battery. The light works great and I love the hanging feature. It's also small, lightweight, and easy to pack. The downsides are.. the charge doesn't last long. We have tried it on low and high heat without the light and really only get a 2-3 hours of use before it needs to be recharged. Also, it doesn't seem to heat enough to really disperse the repellent resulting in mixed effectiveness. We usually get 3-4 ft radius on high without wind. This could be great for someone at a soccer game for the night or a quick picnic/hike but expect to recharge right away and have limited radius. We are going to keep it as a back up in the car for times when we only need some quick small coverage but it's not something we would buy again.

Update: after a few more days I finally received a response and they sent me out a replacement unit. I'll update more once I have some time to use the replacement.Mine shipped malfunctioning and I didn't know it until the first use which happened to be a few months after purchase. It seems to have some sort of short to the battery and will not stay on. I have contacted support but they have not responded for 4 days now.Can't currently recommend.

Best thing to have on a hiking trip

Very solid. Not a toy. Didn't read small print. Doesn't come with bug pads.