[pct-l] RE: Deet concentration, was: bivy bags

[reynolds@iLAN.com (Reynolds, WT)]

Brick-

1-It suprised me also that the thin walled bottle with pump did not last as
long as the aerosol but that was my experience. With the aerosol I needed to
do only a quick dusting to drive off the critters whereas the spray took
longer to cover the desired areas. 
2-I also carry a little 100% deet because occasionally only it seems to
work. However, in most cases a light aerosol dusting worked fine as long as
you kept moving [even at my slow pace].
3-I should add that mosquitoes LOVE me. My wife rarely needs anything. Your
mileage definitely varies with bug repellents.

-----Original Message-----
From: brick@webrooster.com [mailto:brick@webrooster.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 12:45 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] RE: Deet concentration, was: bivy bags


At 11:41 AM 1/9/02, Reynolds, WT wrote:
>RE: the herbal stuff don't work, neither. 100% Deet Rules
>
>This is NOT my experience.  I find that 22-28% DEET aerosol spray works
>BETTER and is more WEIGHT EFFECTIVE than Jungle Juice [100% DEET].

I find it hard to believe that a spray can is more weight effective than a 
thin walled plastic bottle.

The research shows that diluted deet works better on dry skin than 100%, 
but 100% lasts longer

If you are hiking, how often do you apply on dry skin, vs on dripping 
sweaty skin? so 100% doesn't stay 100% on the skin




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