Backpacker Mosquito Repeller

G'day Phil,

We've actually been asked this on one of the other Themacell repellers. Our conclusion is that these repellers have a chemical formulation for mosquitoes, so no, we don't think they'll repel or deter midgies.

G'day Kim,

We stock the gas canisters instore only, unfortunately, they cannot be shipped due to their "dangerous goods" classification.  They are your standard hiking stove gas cannisters and should be available at most local outdoor stores.
The Mat Only Refills 24-Hour are the ones you need.  Hope that helps.

G'day Soon,

These are a brand new product for us and I wasn't aware there was an older version. The stock we have is the same as the model that Thermacell have on their website so I can only assume we have the newer, current model. 

G'day Soon,

Thanks for getting back to us. I'm not sure if you saw the other question someone had asked below regarding this, but we had contacted our supplier and they weren't sure on the answer to this either. I contacted them again and asked if they could reach out to Thermacell USA to find an answer for me, and it turns out these are indeed the first generation product. Apparently, the difference is something to do with how the threads are cut for attaching onto the gas cylinders, with a small number not allowing gas to pass through. Thermacell is a reputable company and if you did happen to receive a unit that doesn't function properly you're of course covered by their warranty and entitled to a refund or replacement, but after talking with them further they're confident you shouldn't have any issues. As Leor pointed out, the other difference is the number of mats supplied with the unit. What I couldn't find out is when the second generation models will be available in Australia sorry. 

Thanks Leor, glad to hear your Gen 1 is working well!

G'day Michael,

I've just called our Thermacell supplier as these are brand new to us, and unfortunately, they're also brand new to the supplier and they're not too sure. The model we have is the most recent model, so I would hope that they've ironed out any issues they may have previously had.