I’ve delayed my start a day due to the incoming storm. Northern Virginia is expecting significant ice and snow starting tonight through tomorrow. Instead of sitting at Dulles airport all day Monday waiting for a flight, I’ve pushed to a Tuesday morning flight. Not a big deal, I’m just antsy to get started.
In the meantime, I’ve treated some of my clothes with Permethrin. This is a wash-in, mosquito/tick/spider/bug repellant I used effectively in Africa and Afghanistan against malaria. The treatment process was simple and the effect lasts for many washes.
Tom's 2014 Appalachian Trail Hike 