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Schenk Off Leash Man
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Wed Jul 15, 2015 3:26 pm
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Big Steve, or anyone:
I posted this question on another topic too, but does anyone have any data/experience/knowledge as to how durable DIY Permethrin is on 100% synthetic clothing? (nylon and Polyester mainly)
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boot up Old Not Bold Hiker
Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 4745 | TRs | Pics Location: Bend Oregon |
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Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:25 pm
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Schenk wrote: | Big Steve, or anyone:
I posted this question on another topic too, but does anyone have any data/experience/knowledge as to how durable DIY Permethrin is on 100% synthetic clothing? (nylon and Polyester mainly) |
Not hard data, but I wear 100% synthetic clothes, and a "spray til damp" treatment lasts about a month of once a week hikes, before I start fretting about diminished protection and give it another light going over, just in case, which usually takes it pretty much through most of a bug season. Why not, its so cheap with DIY dilution?
I toss my stuff in a normal wash with normal detergent after every hike, so no babying my synthetic outfit.
No reason to overthink this thing.
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DIYSteve seeking hygge
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Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:24 am
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My DIY treatments on nylon (woven) and polyester (knit and woven) garments have been effective for a full mountain season -- April to October -- with a couple light cold water washings and a few more rinses.
ETA: +1 to boot's comment about DIY spray being inexpensive, light refresh spray costs a few cents. Sawyer stuff costs could add up pretty quick.
ETA2: from Sawyer's website: Quote: | A single application lasts 6 washings or 42 days of sun exposure. |
IME, my DIY treatments last quite a bit longer than that.
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Schenk Off Leash Man
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Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:50 am
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The reason I asked:
The Insect Shield clothing I have seen in the stores is cotton-poly and although it may be out there, I haven't seen any 100% synthetic being done. Cotton absorbs way more water (and I would assume absorb more of the permetherin solution) than nylon, and certainly more than polyester.
I have some nylon shirts and pants I use for hiking and fly fishing.
I also have some polyester shirts that I put though a lot of abuse.
I like to access some tough spots off trail and a couple days in the mountains of thrashing through wet brush (frequently it is too warm for a rain jacket during insect season) with repeated wet-dry cycles seems like it will equal or exceed "6 washings" in that amount of time.
Big Steve's experience with his all polyester shirts is promising, but I guess I will just have to give it a go and see how it works.
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DIYSteve seeking hygge
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Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:13 am
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Schenk wrote: | The Insect Shield clothing I have seen in the stores is cotton-poly and although it may be out there, I haven't seen any 100% synthetic |
Columbia and Ex Officio make 100% synthetic permethrin-treated bug/sun shirts. Columbia is 100% polyester; Ex Officio is 100% nylon. I have lots of days on each. Great shirts.
Note: I was surprised that the Ex Officio was 100% nylon, not poly, so I checked mine and, sure enough, it's nylon -- so I'll revise my prior post.
Columbia and Ex Officio also make 100% synthetic pants, but IME they are too fragile for cross-country travel. No biggie if you DIY.
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Brian Curtis Trail Blazer/HiLaker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 1696 | TRs | Pics Location: Silverdale, WA |
that elitist from silverdale wanted to tell me that all carnes are bad--Studebaker Hoch
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Schenk Off Leash Man
Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 2372 | TRs | Pics Location: Traveling, with the bear, to the other side of the Mountain |
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Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:10 am
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BigSteve wrote: | Columbia and Ex Officio make 100% synthetic permethrin-treated bug/sun shirts. Columbia is 100% polyester; Ex Officio is 100% nylon. I have lots of days on each. Great shirts. |
Good to know, thanks for that info Big Steve.
Look out bugs....here I come and you can't bite me!
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Cyclopath Faster than light
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Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:11 am
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I met JPH last night and bought some of his permethrin concentrate (and enjoyed a great ride across town). Thanks JPH!
Looking forward to not getting bit.
Even after the stuff is dry, I need to keep it well away from the cats, right?
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DIYSteve seeking hygge
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Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:33 am
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Cool. I didn't know that RR was still around. I had a pair of RR pants 20+ years ago, put lots of days on them in some rugged conditions. Good stuff.
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Yeti Truly Abominable
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Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:57 pm
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Burg Member
Joined: 13 Feb 2014 Posts: 47 | TRs | Pics Location: PNW |
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Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:55 am
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Cyclopath wrote: | I met JPH last night and bought some of his permethrin concentrate (and enjoyed a great ride across town). Thanks JPH!
Looking forward to not getting bit.
Even after the stuff is dry, I need to keep it well away from the cats, right? |
AFAIK from my research, I am pretty sure it is only harmful to cats/kittens when its wet. Once it dries its perfectly fine for felines. YMMV and dont hate me if your cat goes belly up.
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DIYSteve seeking hygge
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Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:12 am
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Just did a retreatment of all our bug garments. I followed texasbb and did a soak in 1% solution, wrung, hung to drip dry over a bucket, poured the excess back into the bottle. Mask and gloves, of course.
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Schenk Off Leash Man
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Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:55 am
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I applied the Sawyer spray, and some Ben's .5% solution I had too, on a bunch of clothing I used in the Winds and SW Montana recently.
I was down there a couple-few days after a rainy period and, although the 'squitos, horse flies, and black flies were prolific, they left me alone.
I am so pleased with the performance that I am heading over to the local Farm and Ranch store (North 40). They have 16oz bottles of 13% solution for $8.99
Whoops: I meant 8oz bottles of 13% for $8.99. The 16oz were 19.99 ($2.01 more than 2 x 8oz??)
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AlpineRose Member
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This is one of the most truly useful threads on this site. I've long been a fan of Insect Shield clothing, but wasn't aware of all the DIY options. Thanks, everyone.
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I'm Pysht Member
Joined: 11 Jul 2007 Posts: 517 | TRs | Pics Location: Pacific NW |
Here's what I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IMO3I2
32 oz of 36.8% permethrin for $24.95 including shipping.
Works well on clothes so far. Works well on yellow jacket nests too - just a few squirts to the small starter nest ends them.
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