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I've read a little about the permethrin-treated clothing -- the U.S. military has long been manually treating its combat utility uniforms with insecticide/repellents, and they're looking into pre-treating combat utility uniforms soon (if they're not already; the linked article is from September 2004). |
Interesting article....thanks for the link! :cool:
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Eventually, I'd like to get some zip-off leg hiking pants (adjustable to shorts, in other words)
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Here you go!!
Add this to your wish list. They are zip-off AND they kill the bugs.
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My next gear purchase isn't going to be clothing, however; it's going to have to be a CF (carbon fiber) tripod. Traditional tripods just weigh too darn much, even when lashed properly to a backpack.
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Let us know what you get. That is what I got my husband for Christmas last year, but sadly it hasn't gone on many trips yet.