[philmont] Potions or lotions and Bears (oh my!)

Hi All-

        I'm continuing to build up my gear, and advise others on this as
well, and I'm wondering about things such as soaps, sunscreen, etc. I
haven't done any camping in bear country, so while I have a collection
of things that "works for me" from past adventures, I don't know what's
likely to work and what isn't. In particular, I'd prefer not be
slathering on a sunscreen every morning that turns out to be a bear
favorite at night, that sort of thing.

        Some is obvious; we leave the deodorants at home, a particular
trouble for the teenagers and their "Axe" spray or whatever. Campsuds seems
to be Philmont-legal. Probably don't need much bug spray... at least,
they were never an issue around Taos (the only significant time I've
spent in N.M. is at my sister's place, at 8500ft, North of Taos). But
can I bring my trusty "Bullfrog" sunscreen, or do I need to shop for
something specifically anti-Bear. Some of the boys asked about some kind
of "no rinse" wash (I told them "hey, it rains nearly every afternoon in
July", but that doesn't seem to be reassuring).

        Thanks for any pointers!

-- 
Dave Haynie 
Troop Advancement Coordinator <advancement@daretowntroop60.com>
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