Camping

[bbro]

@sexobon - Full body suit? In North Carolina summers? That is only "resistant" to mosquito bites costing $100? I think I'll just find places to camp where they don't bite me.

@captainhook455 - I'd be happy to meet up for lunch cap! Chinese is good for me. We can work out the details closer to the date.

[xoxoxoBruce]

I'd be more concerned with ticks and chiggers, but camping in campgrounds and hiking established trails is safer than wilderness stuff where it's hard to be aware of everything that might be crawling on you.

[glatt]

I'm a big fan of permethrin on long pants and long sleeves. I'd rather be hot than have lyme disease.

I initially bought Sawyer permethrin, but just recently discovered Martin's permethrin for about one 50th the cost, you just have to dilute it the correct amount before spraying with your own sprayer.

[bbro]

Originally Posted by glatt

I'm a big fan of permethrin on long pants and long sleeves. I'd rather be hot than have lyme disease.

I initially bought Sawyer permethrin, but just recently discovered Martin's permethrin for about one 50th the cost, you just have to dilute it the correct amount before spraying with your own sprayer.

I used it on all my hiking clothes. Apparently, I didn't use enough. I got bit through my pants last time.

[captainhook455]

Originally Posted by bbro

I used it on all my hiking clothes. Apparently, I didn't use enough. I got bit through my pants last time.

Tape the legs of long pants with duct tape. Too tight on the inside to get in and too slick on the outside for a toehold.

[xoxoxoBruce]

When to want to make camp before sunset...

[sexobon]

Originally Posted by bbro

@sexobon - Full body suit? In North Carolina summers? That is only "resistant" to mosquito bites costing $100? I think I'll just find places to camp where they don't bite me.

Yeah, well, the nylon weave is designed to wick moisture away from the body and help cool through evaporation. They used to advertise a comfort rating to 96° F. Nylon undergarments can work well. I know a little about what works in North Carolina summers having lived there for several years while assigned to Fort Bragg; also, going through Special Forces training at Camp Mackall and over in the Uwharrie National Forest. There are certainly less expensive alternatives for recreational ventures though.