I got some LAPD cargo pants a couple years ago from Amazon. Even being black they are comfortable on hot days. Tough as hell. I can ruin a pair of jeans at work in short order. These have held up much better. I also have a fishskins head cover and a big stupid looking floppy hat. I prefer to be hot and uncomfortable to spending time and money at a Dr office.
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struttingfool
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Permethrin soaked anything!!!!! I will not wear jeans in the woods. I have to wear jeans for work everyday and hate wearing them
I have older, worn out turkey hunting pants that serve as my outdoor work cloths during the summer and rubber boots. All sprayed down. I am not a tick a phoebe but I worry about my kids and dogs when I come home. For some reason ticks, mosquitoes are not attracted to me. Deer flies are another subject
If its strictly tractor work shorts and t shirt and hiking boots sun glasses and hearing protection with the radio on!!
I have older, worn out turkey hunting pants that serve as my outdoor work cloths during the summer and rubber boots. All sprayed down. I am not a tick a phoebe but I worry about my kids and dogs when I come home. For some reason ticks, mosquitoes are not attracted to me. Deer flies are another subject
If its strictly tractor work shorts and t shirt and hiking boots sun glasses and hearing protection with the radio on!!
BoneCrusher20
Active Member
Those Elimitik pants are hard to beat, permethrin infused into the threads, so never wears out and no need to retreat ever or worry about potency wearing out, likely safer for us as well. Had them for number of years. I swear by them, there is nothing better in woods for tick control.
struttingfool
Active Member
BC 20I have tried the elimitik clothing and I agree it works, just not the very comfortable. Your reminder of this clothing has reminded me of a new issue with pets. Will start another thread so I don't hijack this one
Mennoniteman
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The best deer tick eliminator is to wear high boots when doing habitat work. Deer ticks hang out in tall grass, and I have never picked up any kind of tick when wearing knee high boots. I like the Tingley Ultra Lightweight Boot, made out of foam, light, comfortable, easy to put on and off. They just have a new model out.
BoneCrusher20
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Not sure if you have seen some of their new pants or tried them....when first came out was just that thick denim jeans that they offered and i would agree those were not most comfortable to work in..... now they have more of a "tactical" style work pant much better in the heat.
theowilder
New Member
For summer work and habitat gear I recommend lightweight moisture wicking synthetic or merino blend shirts. First Lite’s Wick line, Patagonia Capilene, and some Columbia or Under Armour options work well. For pants, try Prana Zion or Sitka Ascent — they’re breathable and dry fast. Avoid 100 percent cotton as it traps sweat and dries slowly. Also, steer clear of heavy duty workwear in the heat unless necessary. Look for gear with good ventilation, sun protection, and quick dry fabrics. A sun hoodie or wide brim hat can also help a lot during long days in the sun.
theowilder
New Member
For summer, go with lightweight, moisture-wicking synthetics or merino blends. Skip cotton. Look at First Lite Wick shirts and Prana or Kuhl pants. They're breathable and dry fast—perfect for heat.
weekender21
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The last few summers I’ve been wearing Sitka equinox guard pants. They come in a solid color. Lightweight and the factory permethrin treated clothes are good for 80 washes. For a shirt I’ll wear a long sleeve underarmor or similar sun shirt or just a T-shirt.
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Kurt
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Discovered white columbia hoodies for fishing. Blocks the uv and after spraying sawyer's on them, no bugs of any kind. Had a skin cancer cut off my ear and like having the hoodies now. Sometimes add a flop hat too, also sprayed. They also dry really fast and being poly, they seem to clean up decent. At 100 degrees, summer work is just gonna suck regardless.
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