Outfit that us cool but mosquito-proof?

[Anonymous]

I am going on a nature trip that requires long sleeves and pants to protect against insects, but the weather will be warm.

Has anyone found an outfit that works in this circumstance (for a woman)?

[Anonymous]

Deet.

[Anonymous]

Wear whatever you want and treat your clothes with permethrin. https://sectionhiker.com/treating-your-clothes-with-permethrin/

Or Google insect repellant clothing. There are some not horrible basic options out there.

[Anonymous]

Linen long sleeve pants and tops, insect repellent with deet

[Anonymous]

Clothes you can burn afterwards. DEET everywhere. Get one of those tick removing tools to keep in your pocket. Sounds awful and not like a vacation I would ever choose.

[Anonymous]

Is this over several days or a one-time day trip? I think the "linen outfit" cosplayers always get a reality-check but they never report back.

When I dress for this I look more like lara croft. Cargo pants or shorts that you can treat with deet. Long socks. sensible shoes, hiking boots, sneakers depending. Already broken in.

Up top I prefer a tank top with my arms treated. If you are sweating you have to reapply. I would take long sleeve athleisure but I'm a realist and I peel that stuff off as soon as I get seriously sweaty.

[Anonymous]

Deet and lightweight hiking shirts and pants from REI. The shirts that look like men’s button downs but like, parachute material are my favorite. I leave the tight stretchy ones to the young women, but also I just feel hotter in anything that clings.

Golf shirts with mesh under the arms are also good. I don’t think they’ll stop mosquitoes though. I wear them for the sun.

[Anonymous]

mosquitoes can get through linen and cotton - ask me how I know.

Deet all the way. The alternative is a vinyl rain jacket and jeans. Those are the only things I found those suckers (literally) can't poke through.

Not sure about the face though.

[Anonymous]

Permethrin is a highly effective, odorless insecticide applied to clothing, shoes, and gear (tents, backpacks) to repel bugs.. It bonds to fabric for up to 6 washings. It is for exterior clothing ONLY and not skin, and is toxic to cats when wet.

You can usually find at at any sporting goods store. I used this in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and it was awesome. Agree on the recommendations for a loose linen top in a light color.

[Anonymous]

I have a mosquito-proof jacket from Jack Wolfskin that is densely woven so mosquitos can't bite through it. They don't sell in the United States any longer but I'm sure another brand has the same?

[Anonymous]

Try Patagonia cool capilene long sleeve or Outdoor Research sun shirts which you wear for hiking and to protect from sun and mosquitos.
Any lightweight hiking pant and a hat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Permethrin is a highly effective, odorless insecticide applied to clothing, shoes, and gear (tents, backpacks) to repel bugs.. It bonds to fabric for up to 6 washings. It is for exterior clothing ONLY and not skin, and is toxic to cats when wet.

You can usually find at at any sporting goods store. I used this in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and it was awesome. Agree on the recommendations for a loose linen top in a light color.

This. The military gave us this to spray on clothing. It def works. Just don’t use it on skin- it’s for clothes only

[Anonymous]

Insect shield scarf to wrap loosely around your hair. They are already treated with permethrin.

Also the lightweight hiking clothes from REI and take per trim spray with you. Treat your socks too.

I also bring a portable fan to put under tables near my feet or on my face while sleeping. Mosquitos are bad flyers and a strong breeze helps a lot. If they have mosquito nets use them!

But I live in SE Asia and have already had dengue once.

[Anonymous]

I also came to mention dengue. Don't skimp on your mosquito proofing, OP. Doesn't matter what you look like. And don't forget to also put protection on your face, ears, neck, scalp, etc.

Dengue is really, truly not fun. They call it break-bone fever for a reason. I've had that and Lyme despite all my best efforts at protection against all those nasty little bloodsuckers.

[Anonymous]

Mosquitos can get through almost all natural fabrics no matter how tightly it is woven. You need to get something entirely man made and designed for mosquito protection.