Heading up camping for a one week trip in about a week, and I am in need of a good sun screen.

Elevation will be around 5,000 to 5,500'.
I will not be going in any water up there, as the only water up there is a few small cold lakes, and the White River which starts up there from a glacier, and the water is swift enough to carry you away to your death up there.

So what is a good sun screen to buy that will stay on for several hours if out hiking and sweating some?

Wipes, creams, what do you recommend?
I normally do not use sun screen around the home, as I am not out in the sun that much.

 

i like this stuff, http://www.walgreens.com/store/produ...sku=sku2991780

works well and you dont get that greasy fealing on your skin.

also real easy to apply.

 

During baseball season, we always used bullfrog. Seemed to work well and didn't loose its effect with the amount of sweat we produced. We just made sure to reapply every couple hours.

 

Second the bullfrog. Good stuff.

 

Cool, I have seen the Bull Frog stuff on TV, and I also like the spray idea:
Coppertone Sport Continuous Spray Breathable Sunscreen
that Toyota 1 posted/

I have a Walgreens just down the road from me, I will have to see what they have there.

 

I only ever use banana boat SPF4 but then I tan easily...

 

Who uses sun screan? haha i evened it out that day though

 

lol is that where the term "redneck" comes from?

 

I could post pics of my back shedding like a snake, but I won't. Got the Bullfrog on a bit too late last weekend during the boat races.

Corey, I'd suggest that whatever you get though that its waterproof/sweatproof. Just that little added bonus.

 

Though many claim to be waterproof , it is best to re-apply after excessive perspiration and swimming. Also sprays are ok for conveinence however full coverage may not be totally achieved due it being a mist. Also anything past SPF30 is only approx 1.5% more effective so save your cash. Focus on UVA protection. Most sunscreens will do UVB, however it is important to ensure UVA protection. UVB will damage your epidermis, whereas UVA actually goes right down to your dermis. Both are not DNA friendly.

 

My last bad burn was from a run we went on July of 2002.
The sun was not out much, lots of cloud cover.
But we were up around 4,500', so the UV got through the clouds.

Everyone else noticed I was getting a red forehead, and later that night this was the result.
Blisters, then mass peeling, and light fever.

If I had worn a hat even I would have been protected enough.
The clouds can really fool you, even when you think there is not enough sun to burn you.

 

Yeah you have to watch out for those light cloud/hazy days they are actually the worst for bad burns generally speaking.
as for spf I read that even anything over a 15 was potentially more harmful chemically speaking. All you need to use is a lower rating but apply it more often... and personally the more massage applications you can give/recieve the better... imo... heh heh heh...

 

I like any of the sport type sprays since they are so easy to apply and can be sprayed over thinning hair to protect our sensitive heads.

 

Neutrogena makes an SPF 70 spray that works well. The main way to get sunscreen to work well is to apply heavily and often (My mom is a dermatologist, so I hear this all the time). The Neutrogena is a good bet and comes in a spray can similar to the Coppertone posted above and is available at any drug store/ supermarket. Being a light skinned ginger (redhead), I swear by this stuff and it has kept me protected (currently working at 6500 feet or so).

 

Nooooo,not a Ginger!!!!!

 

I tried the spray stuff on my trans NV expedition. Runs out really fast.

Go with the bullfrog.

Also get a new bottle, they do expire.

The only thing with bullfrog, is if you already have a burn, it stings like a WOW, when you apply. I think it has some alcohol base. Could have been the expired bottle though.

 

Do you still have this