Scottish Exped - August

[Toddy]

Growing up on Knoydart we always used Autan - that's the old school heavy duty Deet up to your eyeballs stuff. Works a treat, can't say it did me much harm but maybe I was lucky. Here's a run down of Deet related ill effects:

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/consultations/deet/health-effects.html

I think as long as you're sensible, not a child, not pregnant, and stop using it if you get any side effects - it is probably safer than a lot of people suggest it might be. But that's just my opinion.

I've never worn one of those net bags over my head - and never will either.

There's a new Autan stuff though, and it's deet free, organic and it works well, it does on me

cheers,
M

 

[Wayne]

I am very happy with my bugshirt I have used it on several trips well above the Arctic circle in Sweden, Finland and Canada. Comfortable and hard wearing. The people at Bugshirt are really helpful.

 

[Lithril]

Just had a thought, I'm actually going to have to wear trousers instead of shorts aren't I :/ ah well I've scared enough people with my legs this year already.

 

[Toddy]

Well, maybe not. It's as Colin says, the blighters aren't there all of the day, just the shady bit at the beginning and evening, and even then, a slight breeze and you're safe. Besides, so far, touch every wood in the country, they've not been a problem this year. Hard Winter and a hot, dry Spring
HWMBLT spent four days last week camping in Perthshire and there were none at all where he was.
I think I'd pack trousers, or at least shorts with zip on legs, but you'll get away with your usual attire most of the time I'd expect

cheers,
M