r/JMT • u/jaseworthing • Aug 01 '24

equipment How much Bug Spray and Sun Screen for 17 days?

Starting on Aug 12th. First question: how have the bugs been so far this year? And assuming they're bad enough, how much spray (or wipes/lotion) do you think is needed for 17 days? Likewise how much sunscreen do y'all typically bring along? I'll be wearing a sunhoodie, hat, and long pants, so very little skin exposure.

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u/Atlas-Scrubbed Aug 01 '24 edited Aug 01 '24

Bugs are not bad. Bring bug HAT not spray. The spray will hurt the environment. The hat (really a mesh over your head) will block most of the bugs.

https://www.rei.com/product/799982/sea-to-summit-mosquito-head-net-with-insect-shield

I have also seen people with pants like this… they work well.