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Therma cell and the airlines
26 June 2011, 22:05
scruffyTherma cell and the airlines
I was going to take my thermacell on my brown bear hunt ... but Alaska Airlines does not permit butane on board .. (can't argue with that logic !) Ha! Ha! Anyways, should I try to get some in Anchorage ( I arrive in the evening and fly out in the morning so it might be a problem ...) or do the usual .. douse myself with muskol etc ... ??? Thanks.
26 June 2011, 22:52
A7DaveBest bet is to call your outfitter/guide and see if they sell the butane where ever you are flying into the bush (if it is a sizeable town, like Kodiak). I wouldn't bother, considering the hassle; load up on DEET.
Dave
27 June 2011, 07:25
chuck375Are the mosquitos still out in late September? I'll be hunting Togiak Lake area Sept 20th. Hopefully I won't need a head net...
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Chuck
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27 June 2011, 21:25
scruffyMy wife likes me to wear a head net even into November ...
Scruffy: Sportsmans Wharehouse and Walmart in Anchorage have the cartridges if you have enough time in ANC. I have been told the butane cartridges for hair curling irons are interchangeable with the ones sold by Thermacell but are much cheaper.
29 June 2011, 17:33
scruffyGood tip ..
30 June 2011, 03:23
Mighty JoeMail a couple of refill packages to your outfitter in advance and take the Thermocell with you empty.
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30 June 2011, 05:26
L. David Keithorder them at Sportsman's Warehouse and have them sent to your guide. Should be no problem.
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30 June 2011, 21:29
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01 July 2011, 03:35
scruffyI took the great advice and purchased the refills at the Sportsman's Warehouse .. The bush pilot will pick them up when he comes into Anchorage ... Thanks to all the suggestions and especially to the rep (Doug K.) who e mailed me early today and offered this service ..