Bunnings shoppers' solution to the most annoying part of camping and caravanning: 'Works every time'

It's officially summer, and the countdown to the Christmas holidays is on - we're on the home stretch, people! Before you know it, Aussies will be slamming their laptops shut and heading out for holiday adventures.

With the cost of living pressures at an all-time high, many people are looking at more affordable ways to travel over the summer break, and unsurprisingly, road trips, caravanning and camping are high on the top of travellers' lists. According to insurer Youi, More than half of Australians (57%) are planning a road trip adventure in the next two to three months.

While there are so many amazing aspects of travelling locally - such as discovering stunning campsites, spending quality time with family and friends and seeing all of the incredible sights Australia has to offer - there is one very big and very Aussie problem that drives campers and caravan owners nuts.

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If immediately thought 'mozzies' then you win a prize!

Those buzzing, biting, bloody pain in the arse mosquitoes are enough to make even the most nature-loving traveller check out of their beachfront caravan park and into a five-star hotel, stat.

How to keep mozzies away when camping and caravanning

It's an issue that drove one person to ask for help, taking to a Facebook group writing, What does everyone use to keep mozzies etc away from under the awning at night? We need something safe for bubs and dogs! They are crazy where we are."

Thankfully, the caravanning community loves to share their tips and tricks for making life on the road more comfortable, so they very quickly added plenty of ideas to the post.

"I have an oil diffuser and put citronella and lime oil in it," was one reply.

"Sandalwood and cedar mossies coils, can get them from Bunnings," was another.

"Solar-powered mossie zappers - put them across the front, work a treat," a third person added.

However, the winner definitely seemed to be a product that you can grab from Bunnings, with the majority of respondents recommending the item.

"Thermocell available at Bunnings and other camping shops and online," someone said.

"Thermacell definitely. Amazingly keeps the mozzies away," another enthused.

"We have the Thermocell and have been using for a couple years now. It works every time. Keeps mozzies and midges away," yet another person added.

"Thermacell from Bunnings," echoed someone else.

Which Thermacell is best for camping?

The Thermacell range appears to have quite a few variations, such as the Backpacker Mosquito Repeller, which repels mosquitoes and insects by creating a 21m2 zone of protection.

However, one of the most popular models seemed to be the Thermacell Graphite Mini Halo Insect Repeller, which is $47.99 from Bunnings.

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The product has mostly positive reviews from shoppers like one person who wrote, "I just received it and it is so easy to set up, use, and it’s so portable, I’m going to use it for cooking out, backyard swimming and family time, and for sure bring it camping!"

Other people said that it was prefect for outdoor parties, picnics and even for just having on their patios when trying to enjoy the summer sun.

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