[pct-l] Bugs & Sun Protection

[Melanie Clarke]

Dear PCT/JMT

I never quite understood the logic of combining bug spray with sunscreen.
The need for each respective product is inverse.  Several applications of
sunscreen are needed during the peak sun of the day and decreases during the
early morning and evening hours.  Just the opposite is true for bug spray
where the need goes down during peak sun and increases during the early
morning and evening.  I just walk away scratching my head...

Melanie

On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 1:46 PM, <hiker97 at aol.com> wrote:

>
>
> Say, in the latest edition of Consumer Reports they rate sprays.
>  Walgreen's was rated great for sun protection and Deep Woods Off for bugs.
>  This is great news for backpackers.  All you have to do is throw a couple
> of cans into your pack and hit the trail.  No fears of skin cancer for you
> --- bring on the Hiker Tan.  With your solar umbrella and Switchback's World
> Famous One Ounce Hands-Free Umbrella Holder, you have Canada guaranteed.
>
> Plus, the bugs will be staying away from you big time.  They will avoid you
> like you avoid Trail Pirates.  Nice.
>
> A couple of cans in your pack will not take you over your Ultra-Light pack
> limit.  No problem.
>
> Once again, Switchback, comes through with platinum information.
>
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