Hiking & Mushroom Foraging

Effective protection against mosquitoes, gnats, and deer flies

When hiking and mushroom picking, you often stay in forest and countryside areas where mosquitoes, gnats, and other biting insects are common. Moist areas, dense vegetation, and slow movement let insects easily come close, which can quickly affect both comfort and experience. Therefore, the right mosquito protection is an important part of the equipment.

Protection when you are on the move

Mosquito repellent applied to skin or clothes provides flexible protection against mosquitoes and gnats without restricting freedom of movement. For more comprehensive protection, mosquito jackets and mosquito hats are used, creating a physical barrier around the head and upper body.

Mosquito nets – effective protection against deer flies

Mosquito nets play a particularly important role during hiking and mushroom picking because they also protect against deer flies, also called elk flies (Lipoptena cervi). Unlike mosquitoes, deer flies are difficult to repel with scents and can otherwise be very troublesome in forest environments. A fine-mesh mosquito net therefore provides reliable protection where mosquito repellent does not always suffice.

Recommendation

The best protection during hiking and mushroom picking is achieved by combining several solutions. Use mosquito repellent as a base, complement with a mosquito jacket, mosquito hat, or mosquito net as needed, and adjust protection according to terrain and activity. This way, you minimize the risk of bites and irritation and can focus on hiking or mushroom picking without disturbing insects.

• Recommended: Wiggler Mosquito Jacket for the best personal protection. 
• Complement with: Bushman to repel mosquitoes where your skin is exposed.
• Tip: When using a mosquito hat, apply mosquito repellent to hands and arms.