/diy/ - Do It Yourself

You said you've worked with hide clothing before, OP? Because I've been thinking of gearing up to start bushwalking. Part of what I was thinking of was wearing a kind of fishing pants like garment that covers my shoes and legs, held up by overalls. Similar to the bottom half of pic related.

Would this keep those unsavory insects out? Perhaps provide some additional protection? Because I live in the eastern BC region and mosquitoes eat my legs alive.

Aside from that, got any recommendations gor what a first timer should bring?