2 Pack Mosquito Repellent Bracelets, Insect & Pest Repellent Wristbands for Adults and Kids, DEET Free, Mosquito Repellent Bands Outdoor Patio (16 Replacement Cores - Green)

We camp a lot, and these have been a game-changer! Especially in the past few years when mosquito bites could have a much more serious impact if bitten. These are easy to wear, comfortable and incredibly lightweight. I noticed that I hadn't seen any mosquitoes near me the very first time I wore it, and made sure I had it on continually after that. There is no offensive order or residue, in fact I barely even noticed it while I had it on. I highly recommend these!

I'm one of those people that attract mosquitoes so having an option to carry around with me without having to deal with spraying or smelling like bug spray is perfect for me.These bracelets come in resealable pouches so they can be stored away and kept "fresh" for longer. The cores are also wrapped separately which means none of them are at a risk of drying out unless specficially opened.I really like that these are essentially refillable - I have my own bug deterrant oil that I can use in this after the cores are spent. I personally think wearing both of these together make a better barrier, but those that don't attract as many mosquitoes might only need one at a time.

Purchase with caution, this product does work, but is fragile. the cartridge\insert is easy to lose while trying to install. Also, the gold end fell off, and wouldnt go back on completely. A good purchase, just need to be careful.

I've used all kinds of mosquito repellent bands, and next to these, my other favorites are the braided leather ones. The only caveat with those is they're exposed and can rub off on other things around you. Eventhough they usually have natural oils on them, they don't taste great if the littlest bit touches something, nor does it feel great if you accidentally get some on the skin by your eye. Regardless, last summer I bought a band similar to this for the same price, but for one band and half the repellant cores. The mix of essential oils consist of eucalyptus, lemongrass, citronella, and geranium oil, and the scent isn't too overbearing. The two bands are made of a soft silicone that is comfortable on the wrist, but you can use it on your ankles, or put it on a bag if you don't feel like wearing it. It's supposed to come with 16 replacement cores, (2 in each envelope) but I only received 14.. 15 if you count the bonus that ended up being in one of my envelopes.Either way, they're easy to use, don't rub off on anything and have proven to be pretty effective when out and about. If I'm in my garden at the end of the day, or hanging out at night, I do have to use supplemental assistance in the form of incense sticks, candles or even repellent devices. It's also nice that it came with bags that you can zip close if you just need to wear them for a short amount of time and you want to keep your repellent cores fresh. Some people say they last a few days, others say they last a few hours, but I like to store them in their baggie and change them out when I barely smell the oils any longer, or end up getting bitten! Regardless, with this, I end up with significantly less, or no bites than normal, and I'll be on the hunt for more repellant cores because these will be on my wrist all summer!

Still had mosquitos around me and they were too tight for my ankles

So, it turns out that I am one of those people that mosquitos will track down in a crowd, and shower me with all of their attention while others around me are oblivious and wonder why I am swatting at the air. I am also one of those people who, when bitten, will see the bite swell up to the size of a quarter and then hang around, itching, for over a week. I presently have six mosquito bites on my arms and legs from last week.So I am definitely in the target demographic for this product. And, I am not going to go spraying poison on my body just to avoid the pain and discomfort of mosquito bites. So I was absolutely thrilled to find a product that employs a pleasant mix of natural nontoxic repellents to keep mosquitos away.The product is a flexible band (I got the 2 pack) that is bent into an open bracelet or anklet. At each end is a hollow compartment inside of the bracelet where you place a small, thin, scented cotton cylinder (a "core"). The scented cylinders actually smell quite nice, but apparently not to mosquitos.The bracelet has caps on each end that you screw on to hold the cylinder inside. When the caps are screwed on, the bracelet somehow allows the scent to diffuse out from the bracelet. You can smell it.When the cylinder has no more scent, you simply open another packet and put in a fresh new cylinder. However, before using a new cylinder, I simply turn around the existing cylinder assuming that the part that was deep inside the bracelet may still have more scent than the part that was closest to the opening. Each bracelet can hold two cylinders at a time (one at each end), but you may not need to use two cylinders at the same time, unless the mosquito situation is really bad.I wore the bracelet as an anklet (even though my ankles were too big) because I felt that while I can usually police my arms pretty well, while my legs and feet tend to go neglected (by me, not by the mosquitos). I wore the anklet in the evening while playing fetch with my dog. When I came back inside and removed the anklet, I could find no new bites. So I believe that it worked. But repeated use throughout the summer will be the real test.While I do like how the bracelets are able to diffuse the scent, I feel that the scent is being used up and wasted when ever I am not wearing the bracelet. There is presently no way to 'cap the cap' to prevent the unnecessary escape of the repellent scent from the bracelet once the cylinder has been placed inside the bracelet.My hunch is that more scent is released if the caps are not screwed on all the way, because there is a larger gap for the scent to escape. When the ends are screwed on all the way, tight, that would tend to release the minimal amount of scent. Just my hunch. The makers contend that the packets of cylinders/cores provided with the bracelets will give enough protection throughout the entire summer, but I still think the product could be improved upon if the bracelet could be closed up air-tight when not in use.Still, I feel fortunate to have found these, and just in time for summer.