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Originally posted by Ambush Master
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. We did wear Leggings (WWII Spats that were soaked in GI Bug Juice) that really made for stealthy movement through the jungles and kept the leeches and other critters out of your boots and pants.
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Sir...I had read this in a book (somewhere) before...and being the HS/LD SF medical person that I am...thought this was a great idea.
Sooooooo...surplus store leggings were bought (for me first as the guinea pig) and about 18 hours later I was chemical burned to misery up both ankles and lower legs. Made for much humor for YEARS it seemed. "Oh sure, good idea Doc...remember that time with your leggings and bug juice idea???"
Different bug juice in the 80's and 90's vs SRV???
I tried it again last year with the new petroleum based "bug lotion"...impregnating the canvas leggings...for Vietnam and Laos, but the familiar tingle and burn started after about 8 hours on the hump...
Of course, I could just be soft
Long story...short question...
Did you guys ever have any reaction to the chemicals or was that really a low priority discomfort compared to the benefit of critterless legs and your general environment???
Eagle