Bug Control Gear That Actually Works
In an industry rife with bogus products, these are the repellents and traps that experts agree can effectively keep bugs away.
Essentials
These items are your first line of defense against the types of things you want to go away.
Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin Premium Insect Repellent
If you use only one item on this list, make it bug repellent—this should be your first line of defense, and a regular necessity anytime you head into the swarm. This EPA-approved picaridin formula is safe and effective, and it comes in a bottle that’s better than competitors at spraying evenly and accurately.
January 6, 2025
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This stuff flat-out works and this bottle from Sawyer is easy to apply, lasts for six weeks or six washes, and is less than $20.
Menciones en los medios de comunicación
Smart backpackers now combine a lightweight filter like the Sawyer Squeeze with chemical tablets as backup – a system that processes water from alpine streams and desert potholes alike.
Menciones en los medios de comunicación
This insect repellant's permethrin spray provides long-lasting insect and tick protection for clothing and gear, effective for up to 6 weeks.
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