Bug Away Jacket — Men
Full-coverage mesh jacket for men. Drawstring hood, zip closure and side pockets. Pairs perfectly with our Bug Away Pants for complete 360° tick protection. Chemical-free, lightweight and breathable.
The Bug Away Jacket is built around one idea: a physical barrier is the only barrier you can truly trust. Made from noseeum-grade nylon mesh with openings smaller than 0.6mm, it stops ticks, mosquitoes, harvest mites and gnats before they ever reach your skin — without a single drop of insecticide.
Pull it on over your regular clothes in seconds. You'll barely notice it's there — the full set weighs under 80g — but the bugs certainly will. The drawstring hood seals around your face, the zip closure keeps the front protected, and the side pockets keep your hands bite-free while you hike, garden or camp.
This jacket is designed for the outdoors, not the lab. No DEET, no permethrin, no chemical residue on your clothes or your skin. Just a smart, breathable layer between you and the insects that carry Lyme disease, TBE and anaplasmosis.
Wear it as a base layer under your regular jacket, or on its own on warm days. It breathes freely, doesn't trap heat and packs small enough to throw in a daypack.
Everything you need to know
Won't I overheat wearing an extra layer?+
No. The mesh is specifically designed for airflow. It weighs under 80g for the full suit and breathes freely in summer heat. Most customers report no noticeable temperature difference. The mesh creates a physical barrier without trapping heat the way solid fabric does.
Does it actually stop ticks?+
Yes. The mesh openings are smaller than 0.6mm. An adult deer tick is approximately 1-3mm and physically cannot pass through or bite through the weave. It's the same principle as a window screen, engineered into wearable clothing.
How do I wash it?+
Machine wash on cold, gentle cycle. Hang dry or tumble dry on low. No special detergent needed. The mesh maintains its integrity wash after wash with zero loss of protection, unlike permethrin-treated clothing that degrades after 5-6 washes.
How does it fit over my regular clothes?+
Bug Away is designed as an over-garment. You wear it right over your hiking clothes, fishing outfit, or gardening gear. The fit is slightly oversized by design so it floats over your base layer without restricting movement.
How long does it last?+
Years. The noseeum-grade nylon mesh is durable and doesn't degrade with use or washing. There's no chemical treatment that wears off. As long as the mesh isn't torn, the protection is the same on day one as it is on day one thousand.
What about mosquitoes and other insects?+
The mesh blocks any biting insect larger than 0.6mm. That includes mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums, harvest mites, gnats, and horse flies. If it bites, the mesh stops it.
What if it doesn't work for me?+
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you get bitten through the mesh, we'll refund you in full. No questions asked.
Watch Bug Away work in the wild
See how the noseeum-grade mesh physically blocks insects — ticks, mosquitoes and harvest mites — while remaining fully breathable.
The mesh stops insects in their tracks
Openings smaller than 0.6mm. These photos show real insects unable to pass through the fabric.
