do bug suits work? I saw cabelas has their classic II for 40 bucks. is it worth it?
We used Shannon "Bug Tamers" for years in my June bear camps. Whenever the big Canadian helicopters tried to set up a new drilling platform they became frustrated - couldn't get their beaks into our skin. The suits kept the black flies at bay too as long as you duct taped any openings.
I have a bug tamer as well. It works pretty good! I just can't shoot with the hood over my head!
Don't waste your money on the lesser suits, Shannon Bug Tamers are the only ones I'd use. Combined with a thermacell its the only way I could hunt in the early season. I've gone out in the past with the less expensive suits and have paid the price.
do I need the bottom and top or just the top?
you need both if its hot. I have been using bug tamer suits for over 10 years and will not hunt without them in early season.
I have one of the wal-mart suits and contrary to what has been said I think it does a great job, especially if you use a thermacell as well. It may not do as well as the bug tamer but if you're on a tight budget it's better than no suit. I've had mine for about six or so years now.
I have the Bug Tamer suit...used to make sense before the development of ThermaCells. They are bulky and hot and I no longer use it. ThermaCells are worth their weight in gold! I'll never return to a bug suit.
Thanks to the generosity of Three Feathers I now have a suit for my Georgia hunt. I am continuously surprised by the folks on this site.
I've gone bear hunting in Quebec the past four years with just the Thermacell (and a head net until the T-cell gets going). Not a problem at all.
Bug Tamer and a thermacell