The dreaded knat

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  1. Sjon

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    Has anyone ridden to santiago peak or 4 corners this week. I'm in need of a bug report before my Sat's traverse ride.
     
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    Not sure how it is down south, but all of a sudden we got 'Squitos big time tonight - big effin gallon nippers.
     
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    The gnats are back big time. I'm considering one of those nets that go over your head.
     
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    rain = bugs

    It's a good thing.
     
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    bugs = protein

    It's a food thing.
     
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    Yep Craig is right, they don't weight anything and pack small. Plus you can look like a rock-star on the trail.
    :steppie:
     

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    I don't know about Santiago, but the gnats were pretty gnarly at Laguna Lake on the Loop tonight. I had a few instead of a Gu.
     
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    Any idea on where to pick one of these up? I've seen hikers and a few mtn bikers with them. I'll at least be able to ride with my eyes open :lol:
     
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    Bugs = cats making a hilarous scene trying to eat them :lol:
     
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    I bought them at Walmart. I paid 1.25 for them. I bought 5 and I still have two left. They are easy to keep in the hydropack.
     
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    The Marines issue them out for free...;)
     
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    We call those Mayflies, but that's not what I am talking about.

    These are the real deal biting mosquitos.
     
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    Two weeks ago was pretty bad. Blowing or swatting gnats away all the way up MS. Bigger black ones all over the place at Four Corners. None seemed to bite, but wear glasses and keep your mouth closed. One had me pretty choked up at one point.
     
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