[at-l] Re: Re Responsible use of soap WAS Re help me with my gear list please

[krk@speakeasy.org (Kenneth Knight)]

The only time I would carry eyedrops is when hiking in relentlessly dry con=
ditions. That pretty much excludes the entire AT. However, when hiking in t=
he desert southwest you betcha.

A friend also turned me on to using a small spray bottle full of water to s=
pritz myself when hot. AGain this is really only useful in very dry conditi=
ons. It's remarkable how good a little spritz of even warm water can feel a=
s you move through 100+*F heat with little humidity.

  ** Ken **

On 8/26/02 at 8:34 AM, kahley@ptd.net (kahley) wrote:

>BTW... am I the only person who carries eye
>drops on the trail.  I've only used them a couple times
>to flush something outta my eye.  Would water
>have sufficed??

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