Reddit reviews Ultrathon Insect Repellent Lotion, Sweat Resistant, Splash Resistant, Repels Mosquitos that May Carry Viruses and Deer Ticks that May Carry Lyme Disease, 2 oz.
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Contains 34.34% DEET for superb protection against insect bitesProven to repel mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, chiggers, gnats, fleas and deer fliesRepels mosquitoes that may carry Zika virus, West Nile virus, Dengue fever, Chikungunya and deer ticks that may carry Lyme diseaseAdvanced 3M controlled release technology provides a continuous shield of protection that lasts up to 12 hours when used as directedUnique time-release technology provides long-lasting protection
All of this stuff happened so quickly, didn't it? It kind of came out of nowhere!
I'd get lots of bug repellent. There is a cream called Ultrathon that is really effective. I guess you'd have to weigh the risks of DEET vs the virus. Personally I'd choose wearing heavy bug repellent for a week. You can put it on pressure points like ankles and wrists like perfume.
You can usually find it at an outfitter or camping store if there is no time for Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LA5SUC?keywords=Insect%20repellent%20cream&qid=1453126623&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
I know exofficio also makes bug resistant travel clothing, or they used to.
Enjoy your trip! Consult your doctor too.
We just got back from 5 days in Algonquin and had a blast! We stayed in one of the campgrounds though since we had 3 kids with us. I'd really like to go back without the kids and do a backpacking or canoeing trip.
Do not forget your bug repellent.
I forgot to bring it on our first hike and the mosquitoes ate us alive. They are plentiful right now.
A layer of ultrathon in the morning and then spray as needed throughout the day is what worked best for me.
I used this on my last camping trip and it worked really well.
I prefer the 3M Deet Lotion. I am an avid backpacker and this seems to work better than anything else.
A head net isn't so bad once you get used to it. Try wearing a wide brim hat or at least a baseball cap or something underneath it... keeps it from touching your face all the time and makes it more comfortable.
Real vanilla extract seems to help with gnats as well, which seem to be a bigger problem in the U.S. lately for some reason... maybe the new pesticides that farms are using don't affect them as much? Dunno, but we have biting gnats around that are a huge nuisance and I don't ever remember that as a kid... Might not always be mosquitos that are bothering you, but also some biting gnats mixed in there as well.
If you use it on yourself, you should be alright, just avoid spraying it directly on your gear. If you can't see any damage, then you should be fine. It's mostly second hand information, I wouldn't freak out about it, just be careful about how and where you apply it. Maybe try something like this. There are alternative insect repellents like Picaridin and Permerithrin.
Hope that you have a good trip.
Also, if DEET spray isn't an option there is DEET lotion sold in 3 oz bottles so it makes the perfect travel companion. Took this stuff to Peru (though it didn't really make a bit of difference....)
3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent Lotion, 2-Ounce 34% Deet
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Ultrathon-Insect-Repellent-2-Ounce/dp/B004LA5SUC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501963009&sr=8-2&keywords=3M+ultrathon
That would help me and other to figure out what it might be. I had a problem similar to what you describe. After going to a doctor I learned that it was a flea or woodland mite or something of the same. I got a flea spray for home from Walmart at it’s worked pretty good. I also got the ultra sonic bug repellent to keep them away. Mixed with Insect repellent lotion that the Army uses and I haven’t had any incidents in weeks.
Edit: this is the lotion 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent Lotion, 2 oz
Gold Standard: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Ultrathon-Insect-Repellent-2-Ounce/dp/B004LA5SUC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395318562&sr=8-1&keywords=ultrathon
If lotion works, this stuff is awesome. I got issued it for deployments and found it after for personal use. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Ultrathon-Insect-Repellent-2-Ounce/dp/B004LA5SUC
Uh, yeah it is.