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
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