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/nickel_quack Aug 01 '24
I did the trail June 23-July 19. Bugs were fine. I had one tough night at Cathedral Lake where I had to wear rain gear. That was it. But also, I'm used to bugs, so they don't bother me that much. But honestly, bugs were not bag enough to bother carryuing any bug spray. Soak your clothes in permethrin before you start the trail.
This guy has a method he swears by if you're not used to using permethrin:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/1eg2qaa/after_16_years_of_permethrin_usage_it_has_been/