Well they certainly seem to have made their comeback round here over the last few days, I've been savaged a few times already whilst out and about this week.
Being a smoker and an open fire fanatic camp life isn't too bad but walking and paddling can be a pain sometimes. I'm going to be heading north quite a lot this year so it would be good to hear what people use effectively.
I've got a mozzie headnet which works but is a little distracting over long periods, I've looked at the bug jackets but not bought one yet.
Some methods I've tried .....
Avon - Skin-So-Soft (tried it at Loch Long last year, garbage tbh. In fact I think it even attracted them)
Jungle Formula - Spray and gel - okay but not brilliant
Whisky - worked quite well but I stunk like a tramp for three days
So what are the tried and tested repellents which actually work ?
Being a smoker and an open fire fanatic camp life isn't too bad but walking and paddling can be a pain sometimes. I'm going to be heading north quite a lot this year so it would be good to hear what people use effectively.
I've got a mozzie headnet which works but is a little distracting over long periods, I've looked at the bug jackets but not bought one yet.
Some methods I've tried .....
Avon - Skin-So-Soft (tried it at Loch Long last year, garbage tbh. In fact I think it even attracted them)
Jungle Formula - Spray and gel - okay but not brilliant
Whisky - worked quite well but I stunk like a tramp for three days
So what are the tried and tested repellents which actually work ?