[pct-l] Insect repellent

[jason moores]

3M Ultrathon (34.34%deet) works well. 

I believe there's a section in Ray Jardine's Beyond Backpacking explaining that anything over 35%deet is a waste. Don't know if it's true but the 3M has kept me sane in the Sierra and North Cascades in July.

jason
"jackass" '09, '10



> From: jplynch at crosslink.net
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2010 12:14:58 -0400
> Subject: [pct-l] Insect repellent
> 
> I guess most folks carry DEET.  What concentration do folks find the best?  And do you carry a spray container (how much)?  Or just a plain bottle?  Coleman has just come out with several different DEET products of different concentrations and different sizes. 
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