That's Fit

Mosquito season has arrived -- I spent much of last weekend swatting them off my exposed neck, ankles and arms on a rock climbing trip. I try to avoid insect repellent, if at all possible. I don't like rubbing chemicals into my skin or the chemical aftertaste when spray drifts onto my tongue.

Besides waiting for a big wind to blow the buzzers away, what if you could simply slip into an insect repellent outfit? With Buzz Off Insect Shield, you can carry your flyswatter right on your back thanks to a wide line of repellent apparel. Also repels ticks, chiggers, ants, flies and no-see-ums, too. Insect Shield Apparel binds fibers with permethrin, a man-made version of the natural repellent found in chrysanthemum plants.

At the retail level, you can find Insect Shield Repellent Apparel through ExOfficio, REI, Orvis, Mad Dog Gear, L.L. Bean and Sloggers. You can also Insect Shield your own favorite outdoor gear, which will last for 70 launderings. Of admirable note, Buzz Off is providing their repellent apparel to relief workers and at-risk populations around the globe to prevent insect-borne diseases. To give you an idea of the variety of Insect Shield apparel available, don't miss the gallery!