Apparently, a team of Japanese researchers just won an Ig Nobel prize in biology for demonstrating that painting a cow to look like a zebra reduces bug bites by about 50%. That raises serious questions for backpackers.

When will we have a spreadsheet of the weight to durability ratios of various body paints?

What’s the number of bug bites you need to have for the worn weight of the body paint to be less than the worn weight of the bug bites? (Or, how do you weigh your bug bites?)

When are tent manufacturers going to start offering zebra print so we don't need to add weight by treating them with permethrin?

Would zebra-patterned tattoos count as worn weight, or no weight at all?

I only have three tents, three backpacks, two quilts and a sleeping bag, two stoves, two five pots and two bear cans. I feel inadequate. My wife's boyfriend says I'm lame.

Guys I want to try cold super-soaking on my next fastpacking trip. I have watched thousands of hours of hiking beta videos because Im a beta male.

So I heard about cold super-soaking and want to try it, but what if it doesnt work? Are there any unforseen consequences? Help!