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Best non-Deet Mosquitoe repellent?

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Ross.m.:
I love spending long stretches of time in the dense woods and I'm sure most of you share this sentiment with me, but oftentimes I have to cut my trip short because of the unbearable amount of mosquitoes biting me. How do you wilderness veterans deal with this problem without bathing your skin in harmful chemicals? Any tips/ tricks would be helpful!

lake flyer:
Thermacell portable insect repellent generator works great if you are not constantly on the move.

mullet:
Thermacell, I carry two in case one stops working.

bubbles:
A bug hat / head net for me makes a big difference. Keeping the majority away from my face makes them more bearable.  I generally keep covered. Long sleeves and pants, etc.

jayman448:
i recently heard of a two part bug repellant. i cant remember on half... but the other is coconut oil.... something to look up perhaps

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