Re: Re: Physical barrier from bugs
Mark Verber <[email protected]>
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> > > I wonder if this one http://www.littleflydesign.com/2-pocket.html would stick away from your head like they show on the picture. > No personal experience with this model, but I wouldn't count on using it without a hat in the field. I wouldn't trust the original model to stay away from my head. A bit of breeze and it would be down on my head. Do you find that Mountain Hardware, Rail Riders, and Ex Officio are all > good or some are better than others? Did you still get some bites through > them? I have bought recently 2 Ex Officio long sleeve shirts (not treated) > in light beige and light green colours but I have not tried them yet. > Over the years the fabrics from each of these manufacturers seems to have changed. I am using older clothing from these manufacturers (I love how long wearing supplex like nylon is) so I would be reluctant to suggest if one is better than another since what you buy today might be different from what I have been using. > > What about the device that you can clip on? Like this one > http://www.amazon.com/Off-Clip-On-Mosquito-Repellent-Set/dp/B003L1TG1O or > this one > http://www.amazon.com/ThermaCELL-Cordless-Portable-Repellent-Appliance/dp/B0031ESIVK/ref=pd_sim_lg_20and maybe some others. I know that it works only when being stationary but > it might be a good idea for the when stopping for the night. No experience. Skeptical. > What about vit B in a form of pills or the patch? No experience, but sure it won't make much of a difference in places with heavy mosquito presence which is my primary concern. --Mark