Among ThermaCELL's many pluses is its High Cool Factor: - Look through the "fire box" lens at its miniature furnace - and the tiny, well regulated flame housed within - and its beautifully fitted (Gortex?) holster. Mine lights with only one push of the start button (the instructions call for 3 to 5 rapid clicks). It's a well built machine. And of course it keeps those skeeters away too...

If there is ONE downside to this product, it's ThermaCELL's use of proprietary butane cartridges and repellent mats - sort of like those over-priced replacement ink cartridges for your inkjet or laser printer!

All in all though - its like having you own private "Mosquito Deleto" - without the need for a 20 pound propane tank.