Take a look at this link from NPR (yeah, yeah, I know) on effectiveness of various mosquito repellents.
DEET has been proven safe and effective, but it appears there are a few other decent options. Looks like a natural option, lemon eucalyptus, works great.
Personally, I bathe myself in DEET. If you do as well, remember to wash it off later.
Avon Skin so Soft is what we used in Afghanistan, but it doesn't look that effective for the US species.
This stuff is important. During an interruption of civilization, vegetation is going to grow out of control in most places, and that harbors mosquitoes. Protect yourself.
Post script: Protect yourself from the sun as well. Look up the UV index in your area day to day and do what you need to do to avoid sunburn. In a UV index over 10, white people can burn in single digit minutes.
Btw, this is our 600th post!
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