[pct-l] deodorant

[giniajim]

Is there anything to this moth ball thing, or was that tongue in cheek?  :)
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Reinhold Metzger 
  To: pct-l at backcountry.net ; aalarsen at uwalumni.com ; Hiker97 ; patti kulesz 
  Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 6:30 AM
  Subject: [pct-l] deodorant


  Alexandra,
  Bears are attracted to odors and they do not discriminate against cosmetics.
  You will be a favorite target.
  You might be better of sticking a moth ball into each ear(just kidding).
  Bears do not like moth ball odor.
  The moth ball odor will overpower your body odor and even keep the moth away.
  Sleep tight, for you need not fear the bears tonight.

  JMT Reinhold
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  Alexandra wrote:

  random question maybe, but does anyone bother bringing deodorant on the
  trail? I find it hard to imagine life without it, but my boyfriend is of the
  opinion that it really won't make a difference, and I'm starting to worry he
  might be right!
  Any input is appreciated!

  Alexandra