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Ponch

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      Ponch replied to the thread Sleep sack for bed bugs.
      Thanks for all the generous information 😊
    • Ponch
      Ponch replied to the thread Sleep sack for bed bugs.
      Awesome, Thank you
    • Ponch
      Ponch reacted to trecile's post in the thread Sleep sack for bed bugs with Like Like.
      Only you can decide. Do you sleep hot or cold? Will you have enough clothing layers to sleep in if it's cold? At that time of year most albergues will not be heated, however the body heat of many people sleeping in the same room can't be discounted!
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      Ponch reacted to J Willhaus's post in the thread Sleep sack for bed bugs with Like Like.
      Bed bugs will bite exposed skin. Some people do treat their bag liners, sleeping bags, or a pillow case with permethrin prior to the trip. This may or may not help as some bugs are more resistant than others. There are several bed bug threads...
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      Ponch reacted to Peterexpatkiwi's post in the thread Sleep sack for bed bugs with Like Like.
      @Ponch , welcome to the forum. It's a myth. Even if your liner is treated it will not help, it takes too long to work (hours). Bedbugs simply crawl in the top, exactly the same as you do. It can help prevent you spreading any bed bugs that you...
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      Ponch reacted to C clearly's post in the thread Sleep sack for bed bugs with Like Like.
      There is also a popular belief that silk liners have anti-bedbug properties. There is no evidence this is true. But silk is a nice lightweight fabric to use.
    • Ponch
      Ponch reacted to trecile's post in the thread Sleep sack for bed bugs with Like Like.
      Liners are not for the prevention of bed bugs but to keep a sleeping bag cleaner because it's easier to wash a liner than a sleeping bag. The usefulness of treating your gear with permethrin against bed bugs is not to avoid getting bitten...
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      Ponch replied to the thread Sleep sack for bed bugs.
      Thank you everyone for the helpful information. I have a liner I will bring, should I bring my compact sleeping bag too? My CdS starts May 20th and I’m aiming to end June 26.
    • Ponch
      Ponch posted the thread Sleep sack for bed bugs in 🥾 Equipment and Clothes.
      Hola, I gearing up to start my 1st CdS and have seen people recommended sleeping bag liners to protect against bed bugs. Do these help or is it a myth? Should I add the extra weight of bringing one?
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