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My two pairs of ExOfficio have been awesome. I got them on sale at REI, though still more than I'd normally pay for underwear, but well worth the money. I'm sold.
Permetrin is a liquid that you spray on your clothing, pack, sleeping bag, liner in advance. I plan to spray all my things a day or two before I leave the US; it takes time to dry but I've been told it does not smell or stain. I'm not sure about washing your liner with it. Others might be able...
I figured someone would ask that! No, I'll be there in a few weeks- June & July. But, I'm usually cold and too particular to use the alburgue blankets. So I don't want to only have the liner. And just the bag (very light REI sleep sac) might be too much for hot nights. So, when warm I'll use the...
1) Does permetrin leave any stain or discoloration on silk?
2) Is it necessary to treat both a sleeping bag and liner when aiming to avoid bed bugs?
A friend loaned me her barely used silk liner. I'd like to return it in reasonably good condition so am considering only spraying my sleeping bag...
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I learned about this beloved buff thing from forum members. Sounds very useful for warmth in winter. Any benefits during the summer, though? I'll already have a sun hat (wide brim) so the only use I can think of is an eye mask, which doesn't justify an addition to my "light" packing...
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