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Author Topic: Cabela's Bug Skinz?  (Read 221 times)

Offline Jon Shade

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Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« on: April 30, 2010, 01:02:00 PM »
Has anyone purchased or tried Cabela's bite proof base layer clothing? It is suppose to repel chiggers, ticks and and nats while wicking moisture away. Thought I would check before dropping the bucks. Seems like there are more ticks in Pa. every season. Thanks in advance! Jon

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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2010, 01:25:00 PM »
got my attention, too ... heck, guess it's worth a try.
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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2010, 03:21:00 PM »
I used it last fall and this spring turkey hunting... I had a buddy that passed away last year that swore by them... said he hadn't had a tick since he started wearing it... so I got some for my birthday...

It's a lot like Under Armour with tight cuffs on the sleeves and around the ankles... I guess that keeps them from crawling up and on you... so far so good... no ticks or chiggars when wearing... knock on wood!!!!

I only have the top and bottom...  It does fit tight... ha!

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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2010, 04:31:00 PM »
Used them this spring for turkey hunting, along with a BuzzOff neckerchief, Buzzoff socks, and Deet bug spray...I don't like ticks.  The combo worked great.

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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2010, 06:52:00 PM »
I've had mine a couple of seasons and I love mine. When it's hot out its like wearing an air conditioner. It also did a good job of keeping off the critters.

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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2010, 07:06:00 PM »
good 'nuff for me, i'm sold - just ordered out a top and bottom set.
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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2010, 07:54:00 PM »
I will look into it buying a set for hunting eastern Washington.  Ticks and other bugs are not as much of a problem out west.  The east side of the state has a few deer ticks. No Chiggers this side of the rockies.  Thank you JESUS!  I got into those in Missouri one time and never want to see them again.
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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2010, 10:04:00 PM »
I think you guys have me sold on this. Oh and the chigger bites on my waist that are itching me right now are also helping
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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2010, 02:20:00 AM »
So do you have to treat these things or are they just tight so bugs/ticks/chiggers can get at you...what about your neck and hands?


Heading down south soon...looks like a good idea, but do you have to treat them with Permanone or permithrin

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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2010, 04:51:00 AM »
I've never sprayed mine. I guess you could but you'd better not spray them while wearing them. If I were going to spray them, I'd spray them while off, then allow them to dry before putting them on.

Having said that I WILL NOT spray mine ever, there's no way I want that bug killer sitting on my skin. I've had my share of herbicides and pesticides(including agent orange)

You may read other opinions and that's great but this one's mine...lol

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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2010, 08:48:00 AM »
Thanks guys! My order is in this morning! Imagine, Pa. longbeards without ticks! Maybe, I should of ordered the hood too. Thanks again! Jon

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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2010, 08:17:00 AM »
Hey guys! They are currently on sale on Cabelas web site. Save $20! Jon

Offline Jerry Wald

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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2010, 10:38:00 AM »
Just my luck I bought mine the other night.... :(

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Re: Cabela's Bug Skinz?
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2010, 11:30:00 AM »
I would suggest you buy the hood to go along with the top and bottom.  While turkey hunting i have had ticks crawl off the hood and on to my face looking to find flesh.  This spring i wear camo cotton over the bug skins.  I tuck my pants into my pull on boots and then duct tape the tops of my boots to my pants.  No tick bites while using this method.  Also as a final i strip when i am finished hunting, bag the clothes and put on new clothes for the ride home.  Stops carrying ticks into the house or work.

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