Any recommendations on best mosquito head net would be greatly appreciated! Am fighting back so the little devils won't wreck any camping trips this summer.

pru

Any recommendations on best mosquito head net would be greatly appreciated! Am fighting back so the little devils won't wreck any camping trips this summer.

Sea to Summit Head Net

http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/9

Personally I don't bother using one, but it is considered a nice one.

Ed Lawson

Sea to Summit Head Net

http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/9

Personally I don't bother using one, but it is considered a nice one.

Ed Lawson

That is the one I carry in my first aid kit. That way I have it with me all the time. I don't usually need to resort to wearing it - sometimes just the threat I have it keeps them at bay:) I also rarely use bug stuff - hate the smell when I am camping.

I do use this though - http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=a7b&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=permethrin+spray+for+clothes&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=957&bih=574&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=14008322695558914169&sa=X&ei=kBMoT539O4XB0AGj3JnDAg&ved=0CCEQ8wIwAA Sawyer's Permethrin on my camp clothes. You spray it on ahead of time and it stays on through quite a few washings. I treat my clothes before I go away.

Lorrie on the other hand uses a full net shirt and when the bugs are bad, I am always a little bit jealous:)

The best thing you can do is plan ahead. Unless there is a breeze, they will find you. Set your tent up where you will not be in a hollow all tucked away. The best idea is to plan ahead on setting up camp and cooking. Cook and clean up PRIOR to the witching hour - as soon as the winds die down and prior to full darkness. Cook on the hard surfaces of islands away from the trees and brush. This is better for the islands too. My camp kitchen fits in a REI Kitchen Sink and so I pack everything I need in it and then meander around until I find the perfect spot - breezes off the water preferably and points of land that are surrounded by water are best.

Lastly, cover your feet!!

Sea to Summit Head Net

http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/9

I use this one too. And I do use it. I only ever spray DEET on my clothing (brimmed hat, mostly), not my skin. The only place skeeters can reach is my hands, and it's pretty easy to swish them away. Like Suz, I look for breezy areas to camp. But sometimes (like early morning) there is no breeze. I think that on my next trip I'm going to take lots of breakfast items that don't require cooking.

I will say that no-see-ums (or blackflies? not sure) managed to get through/under the net and make a hash of the back of my neck in Newfoundland. Sometimes you eat nature, and sometimes nature eats you....

kate

I don't know if they still make them but Phil and I have net shirts that are fabulous. They have a hood that covers your face and net mitts attached to the sleeves you can cover your hands with. We got them from H2O Outfitters a number of years ago. You might try doing an online search to see if you can find them.

I've bought and worn most of the headnets available. This one by Outdoor Research is the best of the bunch. The lightweight ring of spring steel helps keep it off your face, which is important for beating the little buggers that want to drain you dry. The mesh does obscure your vision slightly, but not nearly as much as passing out from exsanguination does.

Thanks everyone for all the advice. I ended up remembering I had an LL Bean promo gift card for 10 bucks - which was going to expire in five days - andf they had the sea to summit head net, so it ended up costing me under $2 - with free shipping. For that price, I'll live with an imperfect product!

pru