[pct-l] Mosquitoes

[trail-name-here]

I hate the smell and feel of most repellents but  I'm in the Sierra
constantly - near lakes and meadows routinely.

I bought the "treated" clothing from ex officio and it has worked for me all
summer. No muss- no fuss - and so stylish.

Hope you find something that works.

Hasta la pasta

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Susan Alcorn
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 10:19 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Mosquitoes


Re: Does anything help with mosquitoes problems? Luck (not being where they
are); spraying your clothes (Sawyer's or similar); DEET (sometimes repeated
applications); wearing long-sleeved shirts and full-length pants (treated);
wind; camping away from worst sources; and netting (tent, head, mitts,
etc.).  I have to admit that although I have encountered huge mosquitoes in
Alaska and persistent ones on the PCT, I probably have not seem the worst
conditions. Good luck. 
Susan Alcorn

Shepherd Canyon Books, Oakland, CA 
http://www.backpack45.com/   Publishers of two award-winning books: Camino
Chronicle: Walking to Santiago and We're in the Mountains Not over the Hill:
Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers.
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