A good set of clothing likely would start with Ex Officio聮s line of travel clothing that has its Insect Shield built-in repellent. Insect Shield uses a human-made version of the natural insect killer/repellent permethrin and bonds it into the fabric. It聮s remarkably effective, and lasts for as many as 70 washings.
Ex Officio Women’s Baja Long-Sleeve Shirt
Women’s Baja Long-Sleeve ShirtA good starter is the Women聮s Baja Long-Sleeve Shirt ($85; exofficio.com). It聮s a light, loose-fitting shirt made with a comfortable and fast-drying cotton/polyester fabric blend. It has the Insect Shield barrier, plus offers excellent sun protection. There are two big chest pockets, too. And it聮s quite a nice-looking shirt that would look at home during any time you聮re in civilization and get out for a decent meal.
For pants, I聮d start with the Air Strip Pant ($75), which has Insect Shield. Mesh inserts help keep you a little cooler, and the 100 percent nylon fabric is tough but light, and dries fairly fast. They聮re not cargo-style pants, but they have adequate pockets. The Convertible Pant with Insect Shield, with zip-off legs, is $80.
Add to your ensemble an Inset Shield Hat with Cape ($30) and Wicknit Hoody for somewhat cooler evenings ($75), and you聮re all set!
Currently, almost all of the items listed here are on sale (for about half off) at Ex Officio聮s website: exofficio.com.
The 2008 Winter 国产吃瓜黑料 Buyer聮s Guide is now online. From snow sports to trail-running to camping, get reviews of more than 300 new gear must-haves.