[pct-l] Deet!

[Jennifer Zimmerman]

I've wanted to try these for a while.  What's your opinion on their smell
as compared to a standard DEET repellent?

Also, given the recent list discussions about sneaking past the surface
shipping requirements, hikers should note that the REI pages for these
products say they qualify as hazardous/flammable materials. Buy them in
town instead of putting them in your resupply boxes, I guess.


On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 1:00 PM, Bob Bankhead <wandering_bob at comcast.net>wrote:

> Quantity required depends on the anticipated level of mosquito activity you
> expect to encounter.
>
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> DEET - especially the concentrated forms - can be tough on you and
> petroleum-based products like plastics.
>
> I've switched over to 20% Picaridin wipes. The manufacturer claims they are
> good for 8 hours. They worked like a champ along both the PCT and CT during
> skeeter season.
>
> Available at REI and other outdoor stores under the NATRAPEL brand name
> (green box). http://www.rei.com/search?query=natrapel
>
> It now comes as a wipe (12 packets for $6.95)  or pump spray bottles (5 oz,
> 3.4 oz, and 1 oz.)
>
>
> I prefer the wipes as there is no chance of spillage or waste (accidental
> overspray on an unwanted area or into the air), but I do have to carry the
> packaging and used wipes the whole time..
>
> The good news - the wipes only weigh 4.6 grams (0.16 ounce) each fully
> packaged.
>
> I always figured that my maximum use would be 2 wipes a day (in a really
> bad
> skeeter season) for 6 days (average between resupply points) or 12 wipes =
> 1.94 ounces, so call it 2 ounces max.
>
> Multi-use: after air drying, the used wipe can be moistened with water and
> used for a quick sponge bath before crawling into bed or hitting town.
>
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