sleep in vehicle - bug repellent

[frumpy]

I'm in the process of setting up my ZJ for sleeping in. The one thing I was just thinking about is there are lots of nice spots for bugs to sneak in. I was just wondering what people were doing to prevent themselves from being eaten alive. I was thinking of doing a micro mesh thing to hang in the jeep that would just cover the sleeping area. Another idea would be something like the new off clip on things.

 

[Maximus Ram]

here's a thread on screens

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26498&highlight=screen

 

[AmericaOverland]

One thing you could try (and I hated it, but it worked); eat spicy food for a couple of days before going out. The active ingredient gets in your blood as a toxin, and bugs don't seem to like it when they sense it as your body eliminates it through your breath and sweat. I got that from my dad, who built a lot of the pipelines in swampy areas and otherwise skeeter-infested places.

Stephanie

 

[Desert Dan]

There is a company Skeeter Beater
http://www.theskeeterbeater.com/

that makes magnetic screens for vehicles

you might be able to do something similar with velcro etc.

 

[VicHanson]

If you want to make your own bug net, here is a good place to get no-see-um mesh fabric, it is $3.25 a yard. They also have lots of other materials for expedition sewing!

http://www.questoutfitters.com/mesh_fabrics.htm#NO-SEE-UM MESH

Vic

 

[mustangwarrior]

yea i would say something with store bought mesh and velcro, and just cover your open windows

 

[WAND3R3R]

Mosquito Nets are way to go....

I have camped in the bed of my Tacoma for 2 years on and off. I tried a homemade "screen" set-up and it worked ok. Then I bought a mosquito net, the type that hangs over a cot or bed and it worked great! Cost about 10 bucks and easily set up. So-what a few bugs get into your vehicle with a window open... they wont get you with a mosquito net.