[pct-l] Re: Alternatives to DEET

[jgus at sunbow.org (Gustafson)]

> From: Craig Milo Rogers <rogers@isi.edu>
> Subject: [pct-l] Alternatives to DEET
>
> ...federal officials are recommending picaridin and oil of lemon 
> eucalyptus as
> two alternatives to DEET ...

Visit this link to read the Medical Letter of May '03, which reported 
on this stuff:

http://www.medletter.com/freedocs/repellents.pdf

I'm busy doing research on mosquito repellents, etc., as I've decided 
to scrap my July JMT hike in favor of hiking Oregon from mid-July to 
mid-August.  I'm hoping that's just barely late enough to miss the 
worst of the mosquitoes, but still intend to carry the best mosquito 
stuff I can find.  Anyone have any advice for me about hiking Oregon 
NoBo at that time??  Reply offline unless you think everyone wants to 
know.

Happy trails,

Two Legs