Flying Biting Bug Spray?

MuttonChops
MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,985
in Camping & Travel

Spring Finally Here,

So what is your favorite Flying Biting Bug Spray?

About 30-years ago switched from mountain/forest camping & hiking to Puget Sound boating. With near steady wind and little to prey on the biting flies and mosquitoes were few and far between.

Now am back in the woods T@Bing and soon the bugs will wake up . . . and if I'm in a crowd they see me as the tasty buffet.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recognizes several mosquito-repelling ingredients as effective weapons in the war against insect-borne diseases. In addition to DEET, there are four other chemicals – oil of lemon eucalyptus, picaridin, IR3535, and 2-undecanone – recommended for use on both skin and clothing.

Current plan is to use REPEL or a similar non-DEET for general use but have a can of quality high DEET % on hand, Coleman 40% DEET 'Sportsman', for those extra dense bug areas.

Sound like a plan . . . of going down the wrong brands/type path ? ?

'18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
TV: '25 Canyon AT4
Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180

Comments

  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    A lot of Tabbers use Thermocell.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • skwhee
    skwhee Member Posts: 246
    You might consider Thermacell technology, we find it to be quite effective. 
    https://www.thermacell.com/pages/how-it-works
    Steve and Karen Cullowhee, North Carolina 2008 Ford F150 --2018 T@B 400
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    I love Thermacell. I have one of the originals.

    Caveats - they don't work when there is a significant wind. They work best on the ground between every other chair when sitting in a circle around a campfire. New thermacell products are coming out all the time. Some have lights and some are more powerful. Be careful not to use them in enclosed spaces. It does emit a type of pyrethroid, so people sensitive to those need to be careful, as the chemical can be inhaled.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Me_and_My_Dog
    Me_and_My_Dog Member Posts: 184
    One word: Thermacell.
    Katt and Miss Cannoli the Zen Dog
    2008 DM T@DA — Towed by 2014 Dodge Durango — Full time since 6/29/17
    "Travels With The Tiny"
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    Thermacell was the only thing that worked against the nasty mosquitos at Great Sand Dunes. I have never been so attacked in my life!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,985
    Everyone said:    Thermacell.

    Well that was easy, have one on order. Thanks everyone.
    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180
  • LisaH
    LisaH Member Posts: 29
    Which version do people like? The one that uses fuel or the battery operated? I am a mosquito magnet so I would love to get something like this. 
    2018 T@b 320S Boondock, towed by 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I have two of the butane powered ones and they are wonderful. The battery operated ones are new andI have not tried them. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,985
    RangerTom said:
      Also, parked it off road in some areas where we flew that required four wheel drive to get out of.  No problem for the T@B with the good clearance.
    OK, what does that mean ?

      flew a flag, really had to use 4x4, some Ozarks regulation ?????
    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    @MuttonChops, they were paragliding in a area of rough terrain.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • LisaH
    LisaH Member Posts: 29
    I bought the Thermacell butane version at REI today. 25% off all Thermacell for anniversary sale
    2018 T@b 320S Boondock, towed by 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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