[pct-l] Bugs & Sun Protection

[linda.hungerford]

Maybe you haven't spent much time in Oregon or Washington, when the need for 
bug repellent is 24 hours a day anytime the snowpack is melting or has 
melted within the last month.  Of course, as for sunscreen, it usually seems 
better to risk skin cancer than provide a stationary mosquito target.

Linda

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From: "Melanie Clarke" <melaniekclarke at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 4:00 PM
To: <hiker97 at aol.com>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bugs & Sun Protection

> 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.
>>
>> Switchback the Trail Chicanery Pirate
>> Walker Pass Food Ruck June 3-6
>>
>>
>>
>>
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