Bug Away Pants — Men
Tick-protection pants for men with integrated foot cover. The pant leg and foot are one continuous piece of mesh — no gap at the ankle, no entry point for ticks. Lightweight, breathable and chemical-free.
Ticks don't announce themselves. They wait in tall grass, brush their way onto your ankle and crawl upward before you ever notice. The Bug Away Pants close that gap — literally.
The pant leg and foot cover are one single, continuous piece of noseeum-grade mesh. There is no elastic band at the ankle, no separate sock to tuck in, no gap for insects to exploit. From waistband to toe, the mesh flows uninterrupted — the way proper tick protection should work.
Worn as a base layer under your regular trousers or directly as lightweight outdoor pants, they're virtually weightless and fully breathable. The elastic waistband sits comfortably, and the mesh allows air to circulate freely even on warm days.
No chemicals. No permethrin runoff into the environment. No DEET on your skin. Just a physical barrier made from nylon mesh finer than most insects can navigate.
Pair with the Bug Away Jacket for complete head-to-toe protection.
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.
