Anyone who loves the outdoors is prepared to put up with a few uncomfortable moments for the sake of enjoying the beauty and exhilaration of one’s chosen activity; but biting beasties can often be an uncomfortable moment too far. Foreigners coming to Scotland say they love the scenery, but few fail to pass comments about the midges. So when Craghoppers offered a trial of  tops and trousers which feature “the world’s first permanent insect repellent fabric”, you’d think they’d be on to a winner.