[pct-l] Sun, Bugs, Hot & Cold

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

Everyone's metabolism is different, but this is what works for me.  I have 
mentioned before on this list that I use SunPrecautions.com clothing for 
anti-radiation/dehydration protection.  This clothing works great against bugs too.  
It is not perfect, but the fabric is good for bug resistance.  Also, I find 
that the long sleeve Super Ventilated shirt and hat with Crossover Drape, and 
Super Ventilated pants (all in white color) are cool to wear in the heat and 
warm in the cold.  The bug and warm aspects are because of the tight fabric 
weave.  The cool is because of the super ventilation design.  

Do not ask me why this works this way for me.  It just does.  Very strange as 
far as I am concern, but I'll take it.  For example, when the cold wind picks 
up, I make sure the drape on the cap in fully across my face and neck.  
Excellent protection from the cold.  The same for the shirt under a jacket.  Great 
ventilation.  I know it is weird that these garments work good in completely 
different situations, but they do.  I sometimes spray deet around my cap as I 
walk along the trail if the bugs are REALLY bad.  Of course my handsfree 
umbrella offers some protection and I do use SunPrecautions.com hand covers (top of 
hands only) to protect my hand/wrist area from burning when using my walking 
poles.  This is good bug protection too.

By the way, my experiments with the Black Diamond Light Saber bivy and bug 
netting tent modification is coming along fine.  Looks like I will have a very 
nice bivy-bug tent for just a few ounces.  More to follow.

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PCT Section Hiker - Start Date 1970 - Estimated Completion Date 2145