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newsProtect hands from mosquitoes at campsite
On the last overnighter, arrived at the shelter in the early
evening, and observed that whenever stopped moving, it would not be long
before there were mosquitoes buzzing around. They mostly go for the
ears and back of the hands.
So, put on the head net, and tucked the pants into the socks. Problem fixed ...except for the hands.
If don't want to use insect repellent, what protection is available
for the hands? Bug netting to cover the hands? Special gloves?
I have gloves, but they are for warmth. Gloves are needed that are
suitable for wearing in hot weather. First look online, found this:
https://mosquitonetsusa.com/products/bug-mittens
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001279785122.html
eBay also has the mesh mittens available individually.
Another possibility are "sun gloves", designed for UV protection, for example:
https://www.coolibar.com/unisex-uv-gloves-upf-50.html
https://www.simmsfishing.com/bugstopper-sunglove-7
Other possibilities are driving gloves and fishing gloves.
Lots to be found on eBay. For example, these half-finger cotton gloves:
But perhaps cheap cotton gardening gloves would be adequate, and not
too hot. The mesh mittens would have the advantage of very light weight
and compactness for hiking. On the other hand, half-finger gloves would
be good for using items such as the mobile phone.
EDIT:
I discovered that there is another type of glove known as a "glove
liner". These are gloves that are designed to go inside gloves. An
example is to go inside boxing gloves. As these are fairly thin and
close-fitting, they are also advertised for use in delicate work, such
as handling jewellery.
I found many of these on eBay, and individually they are so cheap that I decided to take a punt and order a couple.
These cost just AU$2.60 including postage:
These cost AU$3.10 including postage:
There are others that don't have that wrist band, but it looks like that will be handy to tuck the shirt sleeves into.
It remains to be seen whether these will be OK
in hot weather, but I reckon worth a punt given the prices. I would be
wearing them at campsites evening and overnight, so it will be cooler.
They may also be suitable to replace the gloves that I have currently
included in the pack for cold snaps.
Note, there are also glove liners at specialist camping stores, at AU$40+ each.
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