Question 1

How does it work?

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We have used this while camping and also when we are on our backyard patio.  I am very allergic to mosquito bites and I have found this appliance to be very effective when used as directed.  Here is the explanation as to how it works from the Thermacell website: "ThermaCELL® Mosquito Repellent Lanterns and Appliances are powered by a single butane cartridge. Butane provides the cordless, portable heat that activates the patented devices.The heat generated by the butane cartridge is directed to a metal grill that is part of the design of the Lantern or Appliance. A small mat, saturated with repellent, sits on top of the metal grill. Heat vaporizes the repellent, allowing it to rise into the air.The repellent is allethrin, a copy of a repellent that naturally occurs in chrysanthemum flowers. It repels mosquitoes, black flies, and no-see-ums, and will not harm humans or pets.Within minutes after turning on the Lantern or Appliance, the repellent creates a 15 by 15-foot (225 square-foot) area of repellency, the size of an average deck, patio, or campsite. All ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent products use the same refills, which contain both repellent mats and butane cartridges."   I hope this answers your question!  :)

Question 2

Does anyone own this and any other version (i.e. the portable or backpacker)? i was just curious is there is any difference in effectiveness.

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I use the portable version for early season bow hunting and they work great. Turn it on and hang it from my treestand seat and BAM, no buggo's

Question 3

Does this lantern have a handle?

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This lantern has a small loop handle.

Question 4

does this use the e4 refills?

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It takes R4 refills

ASIN	B00194D6ZW
Brand Name	Thermacell
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (10,856)
Global Trade Identification Number	00181752000446, 30181752000447
Included Components	Fuel Cartrage, Repellent Lantern, Repellent Mats
Item Form	Area Repellent
Item Volume	0.41 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Manufacturer	Thermacell
Manufacturer Part Number	MR9W
Model Number	MR9W
Number of Items	1
Scent Name	No Scent
Size	4.7 x 5 x 7.1"
Target Species	Mosquito
UPC	181752000446
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Thermacell Cambridge Mosquito Repellent Lantern; No Spray Mosquito Repellent For Patios; Includes 12-Hours of Protection; DEET-Free, Scent-Free, No Flame Citronella Candle Alternative

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