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Down proof = Mosquito Proof?

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Apr 3, 2017 at 10:38 pm #3461387

John E
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@johneppen

Does anyone know if a lightweight fabric like Membrane or Ventum that is down proof also mosquito bite proof if it is against the skin?

Apr 4, 2017 at 7:09 am #3461413

Jerry Adams
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@retiredjerry
Locale: Oregon and Washington

I don’t know, but if there was insulation inside it would be.

Supplex is more comfortable against the skin and is Mosquito proof

Apr 6, 2017 at 6:22 am #3461822

Thomas Conly
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@conly
Locale: Lots of canoeing and snow

Unfortunately, they’re not in my experience. Supplex isn’t bad, but I’ve been bitten through that too. Really baggy clothes help, but otherwise you need a denser and heavier fabric.

Apr 6, 2017 at 11:56 am #3461893

Ryan Smith
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@violentgreen
Locale: East TN

Do people get bit through their wind shirts? I’ve never seen a report saying they have, but that doesn’t mean they don’t. Essentially the same fabric although wind shirts won’t have the cire finish making them down proof.
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