Fw: [pct-l] Bugs

[tahoe.cat at verizon.net (Cathy)]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <tahoe.cat@verizon.net>
To: "PCT List" <PCT@DelNorteResort.Com>
Cc: <so_california_backpackers@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bugs


> Hi  I was told to eat a clove of Garlic once a day and that would keep the
> bugs away. I keep forgetting to try it. Or would this keep everything
away?
> Or would it attract some Bears or who knows what?     Ground Pounder Bill
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> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 5:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bugs
>
>
> > how many just use clothing, and for those who use a tarp, what do you do
> at night?
>
> No chemicals here and I also use a tarp.
>
> My bug clothing consists of a tight woven/breathable polyester wind suit
and
> headnet.
> This is the attire I use during the day when the mossies get *bad*. If the
> bugs are so-so,
> I'll just use a capilene long sleeve, with the above mentioned wind pants
> and no headnet.
> They seem to go for the legs the most. Note, the mossies WILL bite through
> the capilene,
> but as long as you are moving and they aren't real bad, it's not a
problem.
>
> At night I add a balaclava under the headnet and light wool gloves. The
> gloves are thick
> enough that a probiscus can't reach the skin. It's a very cozy setup, you
> don't need
> to setup any shelter and it's very light.
>
> The downside is, some folks are bothered by the buzzing in your ears. I
> sleep soundly with
> the knowledge that it's special torture for the mossies, "so close, yet so
> far" :)
>
> Scott
>
>
>
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