#246949 - 06/12/12 02:59 AM
Re: Insect Repellent
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I like my ThermaCell. No chemicals applied on your body. It is kind of expensive to operate, compared to sprays, etc. but works great. No affiliation, just satisfied customer... http://www.thermacell.com/
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#246951 - 06/12/12 03:14 AM
Re: Insect Repellent
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As for the sticky residue feeling. Those Baby Wipes that everyone should carry in their backpack or PSK also serve to first wipe your face, exposed neck, arms, legs etc to help clean off any body oil, dust etc which causes the stickiness of the bug spray.
After you have done the Baby Wipe routine and dried, now apply the apply the bug spray and you will find that the sticky feeling is greatly reduced. Applying insect repellent, after taking a shower, sounds like a good idea. I checked the product you recommenced. It contains DEET, though a small amount, and it only last two hours. I considered NATRAPEL though I have not tried it yet. It lasts eight hours, comes in wipes and a pump spray. Does anyone know if wipes work better? Jeanette Isabelle
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#246985 - 06/12/12 10:25 PM
Re: Insect Repellent
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Deet, deet and deet. 30% is good.
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#247001 - 06/13/12 03:18 AM
Re: Insect Repellent
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I saw some at costco that claims to be not sticky, going back to pick one up tomorrow. I picked up the Off Deep Woods Dry, 25% DEET, sold at Costco and it worked well. I have been in bug filled areas and I didn't get attacked. I didn't notice a sticky feeling although to be honest I don't feel sticky using the regular version of Deep Woods. It is sold as a 4pk and is a good price when compared to buying it separately. Standard disclaimer, no affiliation except an addiction to the berry smoothies
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#247102 - 06/15/12 05:31 PM
Re: Insect Repellent
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Just picked up a pack as well. They have a family pack that's all dry, and deep woods with three traditional and one dry. Great deal especially when it's on sale, and DEET is stable enough that I don't have to worry about it expire.
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#247103 - 06/15/12 05:43 PM
Re: Insect Repellent
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I saw some at costco that claims to be not sticky, going back to pick one up tomorrow. I picked up the Off Deep Woods Dry, 25% DEET, sold at Costco and it worked well. I have been in bug filled areas and I didn't get attacked. I didn't notice a sticky feeling although to be honest I don't feel sticky using the regular version of Deep Woods. It is sold as a 4pk and is a good price when compared to buying it separately. Standard disclaimer, no affiliation except an addiction to the berry smoothies But it (DEET) will absorb through your skin and it will dissolve your tent, compass, synthetic clothing, car paint, ... It is nasty stuff, so be careful.
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