Backpacker
Product Guides & Videos
Backpacker product guide
You can find the product guide here.
Backpacker Mats Refill Guide
Click here for the Backpacker Mats Refill guide.
Getting Started
What gas canisters are compatible with the Backpacker repeller?
Our backpacker product will work with the following camping gas stove canisters and others, that use the Lindal valve:
- JetBoil
- MsrPro
- Primus
- Snowpeak
- Optimus
These camping gas stove canisters can be found in any major outdoor retailer. Dicks, BassPro, Cabela's, REI, and others.
How it works & performance
What is the lowest temperature that the Backpacker repeller can be used?
What type of refills can I use with my Backpacker repeller?
Backpacker has its own refills that are labeled Backpacker Only. Package Includes twelve 4-hour mats. Click here to shop these refills on our site. Thermacell Repellent Mats are designed to be compatible with all Thermacell fuel and mat products. Our Max Life mats are slightly larger, offering 12 hours of repellency per mat compared to the regular mats, which last up to 4 hours per mat. Rest assured, both types of mats are suitable for use with all our fuel and mat products, including the Backpacker
Troubleshooting
Why is my Backpacker repeller not working?
Please ensure that you screw it down the Backpacker completely vertical. Do not hold it an angle as the gas canister will create condensation if held at an angle. This can cause the regulator to be impaired.
Next please ensure that you screw the device down on the the gas canister fully (hand-tight).
Then turn the device on and listen for the gas flow, if you hear the hisssss of the gas releasing, let it do this for about 20 seconds, then hit the igniter a few times. If it still doesn't work, please let us know and we'll take the next steps in replacing the device. Thank you.