Printed Insect Shield Pants

Don’t let the bugs bite

Have you ever noticed that the world's most incredible places often come with an unwelcome side dose of biting insects? The Scottish midge, the New Zealand sandfly, the Scandinavian mosquito… Come high summer, you've got two choices: you either get eaten alive or you slather yourself in Deet and don stiflingly hot long-sleeved clothing to fend off the critters. Fortunately, there is a third way. Japanese brand Snow Peak has developed a line of incredibly lightweight mesh clothing that'll keep you cool while frustrating the biters. All these garments are treated with a safe and odourless 'Insect Shield' repellent that'll keep the bugs away even after repeated washing. It's a form of permethrin that adheres to the fabric, and is the same stuff the US Army uses in its uniforms. Aside from its miracle material, these loose over-trousers are packed with features. They’ve got elasticated cinch cords at the trouser ends, rear patch pockets, an elasticated waist and a webbing belt. Though they’re designed to be worn over shorts, they’re constructed in opaque material from the knees up, so you won’t get arrested if you wear them with nothing underneath