Quote Originally Posted by toddhunter View Post
I'm a lot smaller than you, so maybe I'll catch a break. Plus, even if they get through the Permethrin and nylon, they'll still find me all DEET'd up. (You can see I'm determined to make this inexpensive set up work. I can always upgrade if necessary.)
Be cautious with high-strength DEET and a hammock. 100% DEET will weaken nylon over time, and your behind is relying on that nylon to hold you up.

That being said, I've used concentrations up to and including 100% during the day before sleeping in my hammock without ill effect. Just before getting into bed when it's hot out, I usually take a field bath anyway, though, so that might have something to do with it.

Just a thought.