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Old 03-13-2007 | 03:19 PM
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What do you guys/gals use for sunscreen while hunting?

Do you put 1st sunscreen and then bug repellent or the other way around?

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Old 03-13-2007 | 08:57 PM
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RB, Never have used sunscreen. I would think they would make one that is unscented. As far as bugs, alot of people recommend the thermocell (sp?)
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Old 03-13-2007 | 09:06 PM
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i remember seeing wally world having unscented and dirt smelling bug spray in the hunting section.


here it is http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_24279_400008005_400000000_400008000_400-8-5
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Old 03-13-2007 | 09:07 PM
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Im just wondering where your huntin where u need sunscreen?? Not making fun just wondering?
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Old 03-13-2007 | 09:08 PM
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No sunscreen here, either. I generally just wear a light cotton long sleeve shirt and roll the sleeves up for a bit if I get too warm. Our September season can range anywhere from mid-80's to low 100's.

As for bugs, thermacell is the way to go.
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Old 03-13-2007 | 09:11 PM
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i saw something about bugs and i recommended that but im not to sure about sunscreen lol
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Old 03-14-2007 | 12:07 AM
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In northern wisconsin we don't worry too much about sunscreen
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Old 03-14-2007 | 08:19 AM
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I'm in Northern California, so yeah sunburn is an issue; I wonder if camo paint have any sunblocking properties...


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Old 03-14-2007 | 08:26 AM
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I'm in Northern California, so yeah sunburn is an issue; I wonder if camo paint have any sunblocking properties...
Trust me, camo paint has no sunblocking properties. I use thermacell for the bugs but have found no scentless sunscreen. Everything smells like coconut. I can get a burn if I am out for 15 minutes -- even on a cloudy day I can manage to get a little pink (natural born redhead) -- and I hunt in Texas where it was 80 plus during bow season last year. If you find a nonscented sunscreen I would LOVE to hear about it!!!
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Old 03-14-2007 | 08:40 AM
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We have temps in the 80's and 90's (potentially) during our early bow season (2nd week of Sept.). I still just wear long sleeve shirts. I'm also typically hidden from the direct sunlight.....due to the foliage on the trees.

I think I'd trust covering up vs. trusting a product to TRULY be "scent free" (as in sunscreen). I'm not sure the people who make that stuff are aware of just how scent free it needs to be.

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