TR, I have to agree with Lori on this one. I am highly allergic to poison ivy and have had it get on my long sleeves and pants and then had it later transfer to my skin.

I have learned to spot PI, PO, PS from 10-15 ft away and avoid it like the plague if at all possible. If not, then I have to wash my clothes right away in hot water (not fun on the trail) to try and break down the oils or switch close and put the contaminated ones in a bag for later washing. I've been fortunate so far and have only gotten into it once on the trail.

I'll definitely try out these products as well as continue current precautions: long sleeves, long pants, and gloves. Why use both? Just in case it does get on my clothes, I can hopefully keep it away from my skin. If I'm not carefull, I'll end up having to get a shot of steroids and take a steroids dose pack. Not fun.

I'll post pictures of my poison ivy rash when I get back to my home pc.

Happy trails to all!
Tango