That聮s an interesting question. The thing is, I assume you聮ll be able to re-stock at some point, although I wouldn聮t hazard a guess where. But let聮s run some numbers. Most DEET repellents with 30- to 50-percent DEET advise the user to re-apply every eight to 12 hours, depending on the formulation (聯waterproof” repellents last longer). So let聮s say you聮re wearing a permethrin-integrated short-sleeve shirt and convertible pants with the lower part zipped off. You put DEET repellent on your arms, legs, neck, and face. My guess is you聮d go through about four fluid ounces per week (120 milliliters) of a lotion-type repellent. Maybe a bit less. That comes out to a little less than a half-liter per month, which sounds about right to me.
Ex Officio BUZZ OFF Ombre Shirt
BUZZ OFF Ombre ShirtAs for clothing, makers of insect-repellent clothing, such as Ex-Officio (exofficio.com) here in the United States, say that their stuff is good for 25 washings. In four months you might go through a wash per week, so you聮d be about right聴particularly if you take a change or two, which I assume you will. You might carry some spray-on repellent for your clothing, just in case. I suggest lotion for your skin as there will be less waste so you won聮t need as much.
One repellent net should be fine, with a spare in case you lose yours or it聮s damaged.
I聮d sure check this beta against someone who聮s been in the areas where you plan to travel. Find an online chat site or something and pose the question. But I think my estimates should give you a good start.
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