[pct-l] Re: DEET

["Rusty MyTie" <pctresearch@hotmail.com>]

Whoa! I'm reluctant to put anything on my skin that can melt nylon and is 
detected in you urine within the hour. Somehow these two occurences should 
not go together. But, I admit there are a few rare occasionas that my long 
trusty hankercheif is just not fast enough (backcountry of Lassen, early 
spring, '96) and I desperatly grasp for the DEET with a moan of terror. I 
prefere to suffer some blood loss then dope it up with DEET, though. Anybody 
got a reference or web site that provides the details on DEET use?
My vote for the ADZPCTKOP is for the last weekend in April. A quick look at 
starting dates (not at all comprehensive though) shows most hikers starting 
late April or first few days in May. Christmas is a good time to decide by 
but shouldn't we consider the nature of the winter which decides ultimatly 
when hikers will start, and thus a good time for the KOP. Either way I'll be 
there ready to help out. Now if only I can find myself an RV...
--
Rusty "MyTie" Johnston
pctresearch@skyrocket.com
http://www.skyrocket.com/pctresearch/

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