I usually bring autan with me whenever I am on the road. I have been using Skin So Soft, but I was never aware it can be used as an insect repellent until I saw this thread. What I really like about it is that it really smells so good.

Now, on my way back after 3 months in Siberia, I can report my findings of Avon So Soft.

It smelt nice-ish. Certainly better than the boots and GoreTex liners that had been worn continuously for many, hard working days without washing.

It did not keep the mozzies away. It only seemed to stop them landing. The buzzing noise was still the eternal distraction.

It was sticky and held track dust if riding after application. See Sibirsky Extreme » photos photo 37

Frankly, I wont bother again. The siberian mozzies, although in huge numbers, did not inflict a bad bite and there was no itching at the time, nor even a swelling next day.

Any offrs for some unused bottles of So Soft?