The Camping Addict

posted by Brian on Feb 9

Worry no more about the irritating bugs and insects in the outdoors as the Maxi-DEET 100% DEET Insect Repellent can be your ultimate solution. They are 100% DEET and carry an exclusive low odor formula.

They repel insects such as mosquitoes, gnat, chiggers and fleas. They can also be used for skin and clothing.

Price: $13.85

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posted by Simon on Jun 25

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Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent, aka “The Defender” is a 100% natural blend of bug-fighting oils that repel even the most stubborn of pests. This is blend of natural oils that bugs hate, creating an all natural solution for keeping them at a distance. Plus, since there’s no DEET in this formula, it’s even safe enough to apply to children and pets. Simply put on liberally to exposed skin, especially your ankles, legs, arms and hairline before heading outdoors.

Ingrediants include:  glycine soja (soybean) oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil, thuja occidentalis (cedar) leaf oil, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower oil, geranium maculatum (geranium) oil, tocopherol.  A 4-ounce bottle retails for around $7.50.

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posted by Simon on Apr 11

Insect Repellent

Sawyer Insect Repellent was developed in cooperation with the U.S. military, government agencies and universities. This repellent offers excellent protection from disease-carrying biting insects. The active ingredient is Permethrin which was developed from a substance called pyrethrin found in certain flowers. These products not only repel insects, but they actually kill ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites and 100 other kinds of insects. The Sawyer Duranon repellents are used on skin, but instead on your clothing, tents and other gear.

A single application can last up to six weeks remains potent even if you wash the garment once a week. Permethrin is scentless when dry, and during the drying process it chemically bonds with the fibers of the treated garment, but doesn’t stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or any of your outdoor gear. Available in spray or liquid soak and retails $5.99-6.99

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posted by Simon on Mar 17

Buzz Off Convertible Pant

The continuous buzz and bites of mosquitos can really be a drag and quickly ruin a camping trip.  The Ex Officio Women’s and Mens Buzz Off Convertible Pant can help you to avoid getting eaten alive. These convertible pants have bug-repellent fibers woven into the knit, so mosquitos and other pesky bugs won’t want to be near you.

When the temps start to warm up simply zip off the legs of these pants to stay comfy. In addition to being bug repellent, the UPF-30-rated Buzz Off Convertible Pants protect you from the sun and are quick drying, which makes them ideal for nearly any type of outdoor activity. Retails for around $78.95.

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