Kielder Mash-Up Saturday 4th September .

[Tubby G]

Only a couple of nibbles thankfully ?

I can’t stop scratching !

 

[The Hodge]

I felt them having a little nibble ..but I think they decided years ago that I wasnt to their taste !
If you can source it online at a reasonable price ..Ballistol Stichfrei is the best repellent Ive used ( its German) ..takes care of midges & ticks and also works in tropical climates ..other than that Smidge was developed in Scotland with the midge in mind ..

 

[Tubby G]

I felt them having a little nibble ..but I think they decided years ago that I wasnt to their taste !
If you can source it online at a reasonable price ..Ballistol Stichfrei is the best repellent Ive used ( its German) ..takes care of midges & ticks and also works in tropical climates ..other than that Smidge was developed in Scotland with the midge in mind ..

I had some deet spray in my car, never used it ?

 

[steve_sordy]

Personally I find "Jungle Formula" - Max Strength does the job. It worked in Malyasia, Singapore, Honk Kong, Australia. And it works here. One of my mates (rip) used to be in the Marines and was deployed to guard the submarine bases in Scotland. He wasn't on gate duty, he was based in the surrounding hills with his sniper rifle. So he could not move about much. He swore by Avon's "Skin So Soft". Avon do not claim it is an insect repellent that is especially effective on midges. It would cost at least £250k to get it approved as a midge repellent, but coverage on the internet does the job for free.

A £2.25 moisturiser that doubles up as an insect repellent is the Royal Marines' secret weapon

Could it be the answer to our holiday woes?

www.independent.co.uk

 

[The Hodge]

Old news Steve ..Avon Skin So Soft used to work ..but apart from making you smell really nice ..the deet that used to be in it no longer is and hasnt been for years ..?

 

[steve_sordy]

Old news Steve ..Avon Skin So Soft used to work ..but apart from making you smell really nice ..the deet that used to be in it no longer is and hasnt been for years ..?

Oh what a shame! Why would they put deet in a skin cream though?

 

[The Hodge]

No idea ..
Edit : You might find the answer here:

UKC Forums - Avon Skin so Soft

www.ukclimbing.com