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Burns Lake, BC
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Posted - 03/19/2012 : 3:10 PM
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Another big vote for the "Original Bugshirt".
They make several versions. Cotton and synthetic.
Cotton for the hotheads and synthetic for the non-sweaters.
The cotton (to me) isn't a hot as you would think. It does take longer to dry but is much cooler during use.
The synthetic is hotter during use with but dries out quicker when wet.
The benefits of the OBS in cotton is that it's a tight weave cotton that can't be penetrated by the little buggers. But it still breathes great. Plus all the mesh in the right areas.
My problem with all mesh is that you need to wear something underneath. Now you're too hot. Been there, done that.
For extremely buggy dinners, just pull the arms inside the torso area and start feeding yourself. We do this a lot up here.
I'm on my second shirt. I get about 4-5 years on my cotton shirts. I wear mine solid for 3 months.
My wife is on her first synthetic shirt. She uses her's for trips and gardening.
Canoeheadted
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ALBANY, OR
USA
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Posted - 03/19/2012 : 3:22 PM
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| looks are deceiving for the bugshirt. Of course, it all depends on one's personal comfort level but I wore mine in the Everglades with no discomfort. |
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Surrey, BC
Canada
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Posted - 03/20/2012 : 08:29 AM
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Originally posted by alpalmer
looks are deceiving for the bugshirt. Of course, it all depends on one's personal comfort level but I wore mine in the Everglades with no discomfort.
I got the synthetic one. Sure it might be a bit hotter than wearing a tshirt but you can easily flip down the mesh hood while you are hiking. If it's hot then save the bugshirt for rest stops or when you hit camp. As a mountain photographer I have to stand around a lot near sunrise and sunset when the mosquitos are at their worst - that's when the bugshirt proves its worth. I have hiked in the bug shirt and didn't overheat but I didn't get it until last September's so I haven't used it on a hot summer day. |
Edited by - russianfront on 03/20/2012 08:31 AM |
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Finally stopping that crazy suffering that is ice, climbing to concentrate on great ski tours!
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Posted - 03/20/2012 : 08:37 AM
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Another vote for the ThermaCell. We've been using it for a few years now, and I wouldn't venture out with the family on a backpack without it. When I go solo, I'm typically moving or sleeping, so I can do with some Ben's DEET and I'm fine. But, with the missus and the munchkin, we like to sit around camp in the evening, and the ThermaCell is the bomb for that.
In busier areas we always end up with the entire campground around us! |
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Posted - 03/20/2012 : 10:49 AM
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| ...slap!!! curse!! dig fast for deet! |
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Port Douglas, BC
Canada
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Posted - 03/20/2012 : 11:53 AM
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both items, mix and take this twice a day...no bug bites
 
also, makes your pee really yellow to write your name really well in the snow |
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Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 05/08/2012 : 6:02 PM
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| I've been treating my clothing with Permetherin the past couple of seasons and have found it very effective. Not sold up here but I stock up everytime I hit REI. Just be sure to keep pets away from it and from your clothes while they dry after applying it. |
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What is your ultimate bug protection.
