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ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana

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Whether you use it climbing, hiking or gardening or simply as accent, a bandana is all-purpose gear. The ExOfficio Insect Shield® Paisley bandana also repels insects.

Bandana features a classic paisley design in lightweight cotton poplin
Odorless Insect Shield® Repellent Apparel fends of biting and potentially disease-carrying insects
Bandana-keeper buttonhole hooks to any button, such as on a shirt or baseball cap
Insect Shield® is effective through 70 washes

Please Note: Products containing Insect Shield cannot be shipped to addresses in Canada.

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ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana Customer Reviews

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ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana

4.2

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Fun to wear (5)
Stylish (5)
Comfortable (3)
Easy to put on (3)
Unique (3)

Cons

Best Uses

- Reviewer Profile:
- Adventurous style (7), Classic style (4), Comfort-oriented (4), Conservative (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Jun

2012

4.0

Better than expected

By Chiefie

from Alexandria VA

About Me Value-Oriented

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Pros

Colorful
Seems to help

Cons

Difficult To Put On

Best Uses

Repelling bugs

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

Bought the blue bandana for my 22-lb curly-haired bichon who is a TICK MAGNET. The fabric is stiff, and it ends up being a little bulky for him. Because of the stiffness, it does not tie on easily and has fallen off him several times now even though it was double-knotted. But we did find it each time (after we back-tracked) because of the distinctive color. Also, it does seem to reduce the number of ticks ending up on him so I think it's well worth it.

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Sep

2011

3.0

Doesn't work on Alaskan insects

By The Southern Alaskan

from Upstate of SC, used on the Yukon in AK

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Pros

Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

These work pretty good here in the south but they don't even slow down the mosquitos or little flies in Alaska. I actually think I got bitten through one!

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Jun

2011

5.0

It works great to keep the bugs away!

By theAKQueen

from Anchorage, Alaska

About Me Adventurous, Bargain Shopper, Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Conservative, Outdoorsy

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Pros

Fun To Wear
Stylish
Unique
Useful

Cons

Would like more colors

Best Uses

Fishing gardening

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

I use one on my yellow lab when outdoors to keep the bugs off him and one for myself to keep the mosquitoes away from my head. They work really well. We live in Alaska by a bog and go there daily to walk the trails. In the early summer the mosquitoes are thick and these bandanas are great for keeping us free and clear of bites.

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May

2011

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Treated fabric w/o chemical bath at home

By willo L

from Boston's north shore

About Me Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Mother

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Pros

Cost-effective
Easy To Put On
Unique

Cons

Small for adult use
Stiff hand to fabric

Best Uses

Outdoors
School

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

I bought three of these as my sons' school just bought a gorgeous new property and moved there... and it is crawling with ticks in our region where Lyme disease is endemic.

There is very little Buzz Off or Insect Shield clothing available for children, and the cost is prohibitive when items come home too dirty to wear twice on a daily basis. I considered buying permethrin chemical and dipping children's clothing items myself, but I was also reluctant to have so much chemical in direct contact with my kids' skin five days a week.

My compromise was to purchase three of these bandanas. My first grader can tie one bandana around each of his ankles to stop ticks from finding their creepy way up his legs. (He is supposed to have his pants tucked in to his socks, too.)

The third bandana, I cut into four equal strips. I've hemmed the edges of these strips, now about 5" wide and 22" long, and added a strip of velcro to make two pairs of "ankle wraps" for the boys. I'll probably do the same trick with the other bandanas so we have more back up pairs to keep in the school cubby and in the car. (Kids forget stuff!) This way, the tick-killing fabric is down near the ankles where I think it does the most good, but the treated fabric sits on top of the regular pants, hopefully keeping any unbound chemical away from their skin.

Other parents have asked me about these wraps since several ticks have already been found on classmates in our few weeks at the new site. A commercial version of this permethrin-treated ankle wrap idea would sell amongst the parents I know, at least!

I thought about buying two of the permethrin treated Buffs REI sells for each kid, but each buff costs twice as much as one bandana which can wrap four ankles... and the kids are bound to lose them at some point.

These bandanas are by far the most cost effective way to use permethrin-treated fabric without touching the chemicals directly yourself (and the permethrin is much more hazardous while still in liquid form, I understand, than bound to fabric.)

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Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Perfect for hiking and dogs

By Ellie

from Alexandria, VA

About Me Adventurous

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Pros

Dog
Fun To Wear
Repels insects

Cons

A bit stiff

Best Uses

Dog
Hiking
Recreation

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

This bandana is perfect for our beagle dog to wear on hikes. The fabric is a bit stiff, but she doesn't seem to mind. It's been effective at keeping the mosquitos and ticks at bay.

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Jul

2010

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great Bug Repeller - But

By Phyllis - Sheep Lady

from San Jose, CA

About Me Adventurous, Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Gardner

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Pros

Unique

Cons

Doesn't Breath Well
Fabric too stiff
Too small to tie

Best Uses

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

The fabric was stiff, even after washing to remove possible sizing. Because of the stiffness, the bandana could not be tied with a small knot. The bandana when tied around my neck was too tight and uncomfortable to wear in 90 degree weather. I tried wearing it pirate style on my head, but it didn't breathe well and my hair became dripping wet with perspiration.

It does repel the flies, mosquitos and no-see-ums. I can enjoy reading on my patio for over three hours without a single bug bite! I lay the bandana on top of my head, or on my lap, but I wish I could wear it as a traditional bandana - It needs to be at least 2 inches wider to be able to tie loosely for air circulation. Then it would be useful for working in the garden.

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Jun

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bug free in Alaska

By bigjimb

from Happy Valley, Oregon

About Me Adventurous, Conservative

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Pros

Fun To Wear
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

myself and two friends toured Alaska in August, on motorcycles. We camped out each night. I was amaized that I was not bitten once in 3 weeks, even though we were swarmed by all kinds of insects. I am taking the bandannas with me to Thailand this summer. Love them.

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Jun

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I am buying another one!

By shaw988

from Lawrenceville, Georgia

About Me Adventurous, Conservative

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On
Fun To Wear

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

I wear this bandana on my head every time I am on the trail. I have one for cutting the grass. My hair is very thin and my scalp always gets burned. This is the perfect solution. I wear it like a pirates bandana- I don't care how I look on the trail or in the yard. I care that the bugs and sun don't get the best of me. Wearing this bandana also keeps the sweat out of my eyes.

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Sep

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Really Works!!!

By Hiker/Gardner

from carmel valley, ca

About Me Adventurous

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

This works really well with nats that love to fly right in front of your face while hiking or in the garden.If you dont feel like wearing it just attach it to your backpack and it works great, I've also washed it once so far and it really still works. Great idea I've bought them for my whole family and they love it as well. Comes in great colors,worth the money too

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Jun

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good product

By LBDonnachaidh

from Long Beach,. CA

About Me Adventurous, Bargain Shopper, Classic, Comfort-Oriented

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Pros

Breathes Well
Comfortable
Fun To Wear
No bugs
Stylish

Cons

Pricey

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Hiking

Comments about ExOfficio Insect Shield Paisley Bandana:

Grabbed a light olive Buzz Off bandana from REI HB for a backpacking overnighter in orange county backcountry at Crystal Cove State Park. No problems with any of the buzzers around the trails, worn around neck and over the head.

A bit pricey for just a bandana, especially since you could buy your own permethrin clothing treatment and a sack full of cheap bandanas... but worth the time and convenience saved for a few treated bandanas.