[pct-l] Mosquitos

[Dan Larson]

I ran into bad mosquitoes in Oregon and Washington this year and was
delighted and simply resplendent in my bug pants, bug shirt and headnet. All
cost very little, surprisingly, from a combo of army surplus stores and REI.
And very little weight or bulk. Durable clothing would have been easier, but
it was hot! Cool breeze and no mosquitoes, ahhh... I was the envy of all on
the trail. DEET is necessary too for when you're moving and don't want to
wear that  stuff, but when it counts, when you're camping, netting clothing
is ideal. Also, running creates a wind effect that discourages mosquito
landings and attacks.

Traildan

On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 9:28 AM, Postholer <public at postholer.com> wrote:

> They are bad enough to where you *need* to keep them off of you. In the
> worst places, if you sat in one spot without protection, you would have
> literally hundreds attached to your exposed legs and arms in a matter of
> minutes. Really.
>
> Not being a fan of DEET, I use a headnet and light, breatheable, clothing
> that mosquitos can't penetrate. But you *need* something.
>
> You will find mosquitos in varying hordes all along the PCT, especially the
> Sierra's and Cascades. If you time it right, you'll find them in annoying
> quantities on San Jacinto. So be prepared for the martyrs at all times.
>
> > Really, how bad are they?  ... spawning hordes of mossies, etc.
>
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