[pct-l] Mosquitos- How bad are they really on the PCT?

[montypct]

I've been able to get by on lots of deet and earplugs to dull the buzz.  I 
use a tarp.

monty


Lightweight Backpacking
The fun goes up when the weight goes down
-Warner Springs Monty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt" <llipschutz at gmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:17 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Mosquitos- How bad are they really on the PCT?


> I've camped/hiked/climbed/etc a fair amount in New England, and I was just
> wondering: How bad are the mozzies on the northern (OR/WA) sections of the
> PCT?  I've seen a lot of conflicting information, and I am in the process 
> of
> choosing my shelter.  Normally I would just go out with a tarp, but I have
> been wary due to certain posters' comments.  So, can anyone help shed some
> light on this, in my attempt to choose between a simple tarp and a fully 
> (or
> partially) netted shelter?  Thanks!
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