[pct-l] Deet quantities

[matt at mattmaxon.com (matt maxon)]

3M UltraThon Insect Repellent - 32% DEET, REI item 686229

This is a time released deet 12hr is the time period I have used both the
lotion and spray while working on the trail and bush whacking looking for
airplane wrecks and found it to be quite dependable.

Trail90
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "yogi" <yogihikes@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Jerry Goller" <jerrygoller@backpackgeartest.org>;
<pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 9:45 AM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Deet quantities


> Jerry - tell me more about controlled release DEET.  I've never heard of
that.
>
> yogi
> www.pcthandbook.com
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> Jerry Goller <jerrygoller@backpackgeartest.org> wrote:
> The controlled release stuff works much better and much longer than the
> straight 100% DEET does.
>
> Jerry
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
> [mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Brian
McLaughlin
> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 10:09 AM
> To: maurer@earthlink.net; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Deet quantities
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> DEET on your bare legs should work well enough while you're on the move.
> Stopping walking can be problematic, because the DEET may have worn off
some
> with your sweating. In camp there's a high motivation for covering up or
> spending time in the tent. Breezy spots are much better than sheltered
> spots.
>
> I guess the amount of DEET would depend a lot on how heavily you rely on
it
> as your main tactic and how much you are willing to put up with to
conserve
> it. The safest advice, obviously, is to take 2 oz. However, you could
> make-do with the setup you describe.
>
> (DO take a tent that can keep the skeeters out. You won't be sorry you
did,
> even if it weighs an extra
> 24 oz.)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > ... I'm trying to figure out
> > how much deet to carry and resupply. I would typically carry a 1 oz
> > pump bottle. I'll start with it full and will ship more to various
> > resupply points. I'd like to hike in shorts/headnet/dragonfly through
> > the buggy parts, using deet for my legs. If this ends up being a bad
> > idea I'm planning to make some breathable nylon chaps specifically for
> bugs.
> > Anyway, I'd appreciate points of view on how much deet I'd need per
> > day or over a 5 day resupply section in Oregon, if anyone has some
> experience.
>
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