Thinking about Al Goerg and his

methods of hunting.

From what I have read he just hunted the back country with a simple tarp and mummy bag. Nothing extra, so to speak.

I kind of laugh to myself when I recall seeing a backpacking espresso maker. Yeah. I am not making it up.

Anyways. I have an idea for my weekends. Some overnights using the simple tarp and bag set up that Mr. Goerg used extensively on his hunts.

I do have a question if you do not mind me asking.

I have a new thermacell insect repelling device. I lost my old one somewhere( or maybe someone grabbed it from my truck, which is in the back of my mind) so a new one was bought as the September black bear and early Connecticut archery season can be buggy. This is especially true since four people in Massachusetts have contracted EEE virus. One woman from the coast died. Sad story but I don't want to catch this horrid illness. Needless to say I permethryned all of my clothing including my Kifaru Tipi.

So . I had a thought. To go high speed, low drag could I was thinking of sleeping out in an open tarp for some overnights. Again I worry about the EEE issue so I thought about using my Thermacell bug repeller set up near the face of the open tarp set up.

I can't find anything on whether or not this is bad for your health. All I can find is that you cannot use one in an enclosed space like a tent or pop up blind.

I would really appreciate any and all comments on my idea. Thank you very much.