ANDES Sting Proof Bee Suit with Gloves & Fencing Veil, L(Fits 5'7"-5'11")

I needed to move a bumblebee nest that was in my chicken coop and did not want to pay $$$$ to a professional. I was afraid the pro might destroy the nest instead of move it because most of the pros around here will only remove and relocate honey bees. Bumblebees can pack a pretty good punch as I discovered when I accidentally kicked their nest, but when not directly disturbed they are pretty benign. The only real problem with them is they increase in number over the summer and I was afraid my chickens would either attack them or visa versa. I am not a beekeeper so do not know how to judge the quaility of a bee suit, but this one seems to be well made with tightly woven material and leather glove/gauntlets. On the advice of another reviewer, I wore a ball cap backwards to keep the back of the head cover away from my neck ....good avice! I was able to go in after dark and gently scoop up the entire nest and relocate it to an old dog house on the far edge of my yard. This was 3 weeks ago and they are still there and thriving! During the move I was attacked around my face but the net kept me safe. I wore jeans and a long sleeved shirt for extra protection and I came out of it unstung. The price was so reasonable! It was worth every penny because not only did it protect me, but it allowed me to keep those precious bees nearby. And now I will have the suit if the need arrises again. I am 5 ft 4 in, 135 lb and I ordered a medium. It was slightly large on me.

This was AMAZING! Had a problem with yellow jackets. I wore this suit and never got stung!! I was definitely surrounded by the bees. Made with thick protective material. If you have to move a hive or work around bees I felt very safe in this suit.

This bee suit is made better than I thought it would be, the zipper is easy with no tough areas, the material made well, bee’s can’t sting through it, it’s very lightweight, the size is correct, I got an xl and it fits perfect with room to spare. The Andes suit is on my husband 😁

I bought the XXL Bee Suit hoping for full coverage, and overall the quality is decent. The suit covers every inch from head to ankle and provides solid protection against bees. The goatskin gloves are thick and protective, the ventilated hood is comfortable with good visibility, and the material feels durable for backyard beekeeping. However, the fit is the biggest issue. Even in XXL, it feels tight around the shoulders and waist, and the elastic bands are a bit too strong, making it uncomfortable during longer use. I wish the sizing was more generous. Other than the fitting problem, it’s a good beekeeper suit for the price and does its main job well.

Not familiar with bee suit, but it seems to be made very sturdy. I like how thick the material that they use to make the suit. It a perfect fit for a 2XL I’m 5’8 230lbs.

I purchased this bee suit to tackle a yellowjacket colony that had decided to make my back patio their home for the summer. From a quality perspective, for the price I think the suit exceeded the expectations I had. The suit is a bit thicker than I expected, and the headgear allowed for good visibility and breathability. Where this went completely sideways was on the sizing recommendation - I am not sure if the chart was updated since I made my purchase - but I recall double-checking the chart, and it stated a size small would fit someone around 6 feet. I found it odd, but trusted the chart. The suit was comically small, and if I were a half inch taller in the torso, I would have never gotten it above my shoulders. I am 5'10 and weigh 170ish - I would order at least a large if not an XL next time. For occasional use, I think this is a fine item to have - and this, combined with a home pesticide treatment, saved me hundreds over calling a pro.

At 5 foot 4 and 110 pounds I ordered the medium and it fit well except if I needed to stoop down. The torso length isn’t long enough to allow me to stoop down in this. As long as you are not going to bend over, this will fit perfectly if you are my size. Large would allow me to stoop but then it would be too baggy! It is light and comfortable and of good quality and the zipper runs well. The material feels like a bee could not penetrate! I would wear a baseball cap underneath to keep the screen in front of the face from touching your face. The gloves are real leather and the elastic at the cuffs in the gloves, pants and sleeves are tight enough not to let a Bee fly in, but not so tight that they are uncomfortable!

We survived. I am really happy with this bee suit. It fit well except for the hood, definitely wear a hat of some type to keep the mesh off your face. The gloves were perfect. Definitely worth the money.

Suit is plenty big. I’m 5.3 medium build and I thought that I had read that the suit ran on the smaller side, so I ordered a large. Too big really but it doesn’t matter in the scheme of things. Better too big than too small. The material is on the thin side. Nice for summer.