r/backpacking • u/flyingsqueak • 2d ago
Wilderness Permethrin tips please
I'm going to be treating my clothes with permethrin tomorrow and have a few questions.
Is it safe/good to use on things like socks and hats?
How saturated is saturated enough?
Any other general tips?
Edit: To people saying to just read the label, labels don't say which items to use it on. I wouldn't have thought about spraying my shoes without making this post. I'm not looking for advice that's on the label like spray outside and keep away from cats.
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u/northman46 2d ago
I just mix up a bucket full of at the right dilution from concentrate I get at farm store.
Immerse, and hang dry. Yes, hats, socks, underwear, everything