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Ex Officio Insect Shield Convertible Pant - Men's
Would these be good for hiking a hot muggy jungle, full of m...
By dgburton1404229
Ranked #535 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants
April 21, 2009
Would these be good for hiking a hot muggy jungle, full of mosquitoes?
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By BAinUT
Ranked #921 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants
April 21, 2009
Yes. Depending on where you are going, I wouldn't depend on the Buzz Off insect shield to protect you fully. Does it work? Pretty much, yes, but natural repellents (e.g. permethrin, the chemical in Buzz Off) may be less effective than synthetics, so having an additional or backup layer of protection is important. Then again, I am paranoid. I would take some repellent containing Saltidin (less toxic than DEET). Of course, you could always take DEET. Yes, it's nasty stuff (safe for nylon, not for plastics), but so are most tropical diseases spread by mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and other small things that think you are dinner.
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