Glock-A-Roo, I did try permethrin and also 40% Deet and was still getting lit up. It was only 100% that is working for us. The company purged all the 40% deet issued to us and replaced it with 100% due to everybody getting tore up. I even tried the spray foggers they have at walmart and those were useless as well. I haven't tried the thermacell but I had gotten the cloths due to the cost and hours of protection of the thermacell.

The good advantage of this suit is I can carry a tarp and sleep in piece than dragging a long a tent but Sue is right, it is a hot suit. I carry a tent for the mosquito protection, but the cloths give me a back up if I don't want to carry a tent.