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I hate bugs. The worst thing about being on the stream is dealing with them.
I also hate insect repellant. I am reluctant to add another toxic chemical to the mix once I put on the sunscreen and the poison ivy block.
Two years ago, I was browsing around and ran across an ad for “buzz off” clothing. This stuff works. I initially bought just the hat and a T-shirt for myself and the Basswife. I found that I rarely had to put insect repellant around my face and only needed to use a little bit on my arms.
This year, I got a pair of buzz-off trousers on eBay, a wide-brim hat, and one of the long-sleeve shirts. I have not had to wear any insect repellant yet!
The bottom line is that if you can make the trade-off of cost vs. comfort and come out on the side of comfort, this stuff (you need to shop around) is great. It’s also comfortable.
Unless stated otherwise, this article was authored by Steve Moore