Mosquitos and water purification

[J_T]

That's why I stopped using anything with DEET in it many years ago.

Unfortunately today's products only have 20 - 30% deet in them.

I've used products with deet for years. Many years ago (maybe 40), I stopped putting it on my skin. Put it on your hat, and on your clothes around your collar and on the shoulders and back. Typically I identify one or two bush shirts and I basically don't wash them. Each time I go out, I "add" more deet to the clothing. And, throw the shirt away (or wash it) at season's end.

[J_T]

For about 5 years I've been using the Thermacell. I have it strapped on the top of my bush work pack frame. I leave it there. It sits close to my head, which is where I really want to be bug free. I find the thermacells work and don't work. Depends on the day, depends on the bug I hope to repell on a given day, and it depends on whether or not I've got a fresh cell pack or an old one that has run it's course.

[wideopenthrottle]

I am starting to warm to the idea of adding a lifestraw or two to the gear bag...I rarely ever hunt places without a Basecamp and lots of water with a drinkable water source near by...but some longer hiking hunts might be in my future and the idea of catching giardia or cryptosporidium means I want to be precautious for sure...

[IronNoggin]

...but some longer hiking hunts might be in my future and the idea of catching giardia or cryptosporidium means I want to be precautious for sure...

You REALLY Do Not want to catch that Chit! Trust me on that!
Thought I could beat it on my own.
Until 40 pounds and all my energy slipped away.
Now I am very VERY cautious!

Highly recommend the Life Straw!

Cheers,
Nog

[TheObserver]

You REALLY Do Not want to catch that Chit! Trust me on that!
Thought I could beat it on my own.
Until 40 pounds and all my energy slipped away.
Now I am very VERY cautious!

Highly recommend the Life Straw!

Cheers,
Nog

I've seen some lifestraws at a pretty good price I will grab one for sure, but need something for 4-7 day backpack trip into back country as well not sure if pump or gravity, just want effectiveness and not have to boil every oz. Of water

[TheObserver]

Does thermacell have a scent? I dont want anything that emits and odour already producin enough on my own lol, I will be bringing my mosquito net jacket next time but it definitely hinders visibility

[Treed]

No scent. It works best when you are stationary. I had it going up near Clearwater last week and we went from annoying amounts of mosquitoes, no see ums and black flies to none. I was really impressed.