[pct-l] Deet quantities

[yogihikes at sbcglobal.net (yogi)]

Interesting!  The next time I hike, I'll try it!
 
yogi
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Jerry Goller <jerrygoller@backpackgeartest.org> wrote:
Well, we reviewed it on BGT....of course... ;o) The two we worked with
are Sawyer Controlled Release and 3M Ultrathon. 
To shorten a long story, the military proved that anything over about 30%
was wasted. The reason that 100% seems to work better is that it can take
more degradation and still be above 30%. Your sweat, among other things,
causes the degradation. The controlled release stuff encapsulates the DEET.
The encapsulating molecules break down at different rates causing the
controlled release. 

It not only works better it is also much more comfortable to wear. And it
works.

Jerry


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From: yogi [mailto:yogihikes@sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 10:45 AM
To: Jerry Goller; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Deet quantities


Jerry - tell me more about controlled release DEET. I've never heard of
that.

yogi
www.pcthandbook.com




Jerry Goller wrote:

The controlled release stuff works much better and much longer than the
straight 100% DEET does.

Jerry


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reviews and tests on the planet.


-----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


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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