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I am headed there this weekend. Are the mosiqutoes, ticks, or red bugs out there. In my packing stages now and just want to know how to prepare. also I will most probally bring the WBBB. But a couple of friends have hammocks without netting. Thanks. I am trying to cut weight but if those pest are out I want to be prepared.
I will be hiking North from 603 to ????617 I think. Maybe I'll see you.
I hope so. It would be nice to meet some hammock forum members.
I will be heading North from Massie Gap late Friday. Heading for I-81
I am doing a loop from massie gap. South up to mt rogers. Any info on the bugs and sleeping without a net.
Virginia, in the summer? I'd be prepared for bugs. Treat your clothing and gear with Permethrin and you might be able to get away without a net, but I'd still carry a head-net with me for those just-in-case moments.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbrad73
A net would be a nice thing to have for sleeping. While hiking I tend to ignore the bugs, but YMMV. Bugs are pretty thick right now.
I have not needed a net yet after dark. So far 1 tick seen, gnats in the daytime, occasional mosquito but no bites on me yet, no bugs yet at night, but daddy long legs get into your hammock (reference...2 weeks ago) I brought my net and didn't use it.
This was at mount rogers?Quote:
Originally Posted by cooldays
That was at linville gorge which is in general around more water and i think lower elevation but not far away
no where in town has Permethrin and I am leaving here on thursday.
Bring the BB, better safe than sorry.
I am definitly bringing the black bird but they dont have netting.
might just tell them to bring thermacells
Is there a Walmart near you? Silly question, I know. :D
Repel makes a Permethrin product that Walmart sells in the camping section. Most folks report noticing no difference in the effectiveness and I would tend to agree. Only thing I've noticed is that the treatments don't seem to last as long as the Sawyer spray treatments. If it were me, I'd go get a couple of cans of that for the current trip, then order the soak method from Sawyer online and have it for the next adventure.
I didnt know walmart would have it. Thanks
Not a bad idea to be prepared, but I've spent quite a few days & nights hammock camping in the Mt Rogers area (often starting at Massi Gap), & I've not spent a night under a bug net yet.
Now, admittedly, there have been a few times when I wouldn't have minded having one, but more often than not up there, it was because of the pesky gnats & flies that sometimes like to "bug" you. That was mostly approaching dusk. After dark, they usually disappear up there.
I usually have insect repellent w/ me but most often I end up just dealing w/ the pests for a while rather than putting the bug stuff on me when it's only going to be needed for such a sort while.
But, to each his own:)
any cell phone coverage up there? I
The short answer: NO!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbrad73
The long answer: Even if you have Verizon (the local preference I think) it is Spotty at best. I had a 1 bar signal for about 10 seconds early this year with ATT, enough signal & long enough to get a text & send a reply of "Yes".
ok, I have ATT. My wife wants to know everything is ok. I most probally need to get one of those spots just for that reason.
I have had fair to good coverage on some ridgelines there. None on others.
Personally, I consider it a good idea to have one along. In the case of emergency, you may find cell coverage long before you find help on foot.
Just turn the power off so it's not constantly searching for a signal & draining the battery.