>  Since my suit of over 20 years is starting to suggest it retire, if 
there were a CR article on bee suits, which would make the Best Buy 
category?

I'm sure everyone will have a different opinion based on how often they 
use it, amount of protection, etc.

My favorite is the cotton jacket with zip on veil and soft hat. 
https://kelleybees.com/Products/Detail/?id=3336333433303336&grouped=1
Not the cheapest, but has held up well.   The black mesh appears to be 
plastic and hasn't rusted like some old veils I have and the hat is 
comfortable.
May be a bit hot when supering hives in 90+ degree weather, but then I 
just wear a t-shirt and tie on veil of the same style.

I don't like the nylon, light weight version of the same as it tends to 
get snagged badly on thorns.  I also don't like the hooded style veil.


-Tim

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