Why Choose the Thermacell Backpacker Mosquito & Midge Protector?
Designed for serious adventurers, the Thermacell Backpacker offers powerful, gas-efficient mosquito and midge protection without the need for sprays, lotions, or open flames. It uses your existing 230g gas canister (not included) to heat a repellent mat that releases a highly effective minute dose of allethrin, forming a 20m² protective zone around your tent, camp, or picnic spot.
This synthetic repellent mimics natural compounds found in chrysanthemums and works by disrupting insect sensory systems, causing confusion and irritation. It targets mosquitoes and midges specifically, without impacting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
With a fuel-efficient design offering up to 180 hours of runtime per gas canister, and a feather-light 115g build, the Backpacker is made for ultralight trips, wild camping, and remote travel. The unit runs silently, releases no scent, and produces no smoke, making it ideal for peaceful evenings by the tent or lake.
This version includes three repellent mats for up to 12 hours of protection, as well as a handy travel pouch, all backed by a 1-year warranty.