spray. The fast-drying, odorless,
dry-feel formula provides eight-hour
protection for the entire family from
mosquitoes that may carry Zika,
Dengue and Chikungunya. According
to Coleman, the CDC recommends
four active ingredients for mosquito
protection, including the IR3535 active
found in Coleman SkinSmart.
Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard
Plus Picaridin Insect Repellent with
Vitamin E in a 4oz. aerosol or 8oz.
sunscreen-free pump spray offers longlasting
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protection against mosquitoes
(up to six hours), as well as deer ticks, no-seeums, gnats, sand flies
and biting midges (up to seven hours). According to New Avon, Picaridin
is an effective alternative ingredient to DEET. It has a low
odor with a light, clean feel. The new Picaridin
products are suitable for families to enjoy
outdoor activities like walks, evening barbeques
and jogging, especially at dusk and/or dawn
when sunscreen protection is not needed.
Cutter Skinsations Insect Repellent has a
non-greasy formula and clean, fresh scent. The
pump sprays contains aloe and Vitamin E to
moisturize the skin while
repelling mosquitoes that
may transmit Chikungunya,
Zika, Dengue and West Nile
viruses.
Murphy’s Naturals Lemon
Eucalyptus Oil Mosquito
Repellent Spray is
plant-based, DEET-free and
goes on easy with a cool,
refreshing scent. Made with
Citriodiol—a clinically proven
plant-based insect repellent
that is naturally and sustainably
sourced—the 4oz. pump
spray bottle contains 30% oil
of lemon eucalyptus—the only
plant-based ingredient recommended
by the CDC for repelling virus-spreading
mosquitoes.
Launching in 2018, new OFF! Botanicals
2oz. and 4oz. spritz from SC Johnson feature a
new, DEET-free, plant-based formula that repels
mosquitoes, biting flies, gnats and no-see-ums.
The gentle formula with no added dyes includes
P-Methane 3,8-diol 10% to fend off mosquitoes
that may carry the West Nile virus.
Waterproof your adventures
Even when roughing it, most outdoor thrill
seekers would still prefer to be
dry and comfortable. That’s
why Kiwi Camp Dry Heavy
Duty Water Repellent and
Kiwi Boot Protector from
SC Johnson offer enhanced
silicone protection for
outdoor boots and gear. Its
formula bonds to leather and
fabrics to create an extremely
tough water barrier, while still
allowing materials to breathe.
Camp Dry is suitable for
tents, tarps, boots, hunting
apparel, outdoor gear and boat covers. Boot
Protector works well on boots and shoes for
work, hunting, hiking and most outdoor activities.
The cans for both products are from DS
Containers.
ForceField Protector Waterproof & Stain
Resistant Protectant Spray for Shoes, Clothes &
Hats provides a protective water-repellent barrier
for stains and dirt on sneakers, apparel, outerwear
and hats. The invisible coating also protects
footwear and gear from UV fading and yellowing.
The hydrophobic formula causes water to bead
off while maintaining breathability of shoes and
clothing. It has a quick dry time and cures within
23 minutes with one easy sprayon
application. One application
treatment offers protection
for up to 12 months
ReviveX Instant Waterproofing
Spray by Gear
Aid instantly creates a clear,
non-sticky, water-, oil- and
stain-repellent surface on all types of outerwear,
footwear, tents and gear. It also restores durable
water repellency (DWR) to items that have
lost the ability to repel water, such as synthetic
insulated garments, skiwear, gloves, boots, hats,
waders and backpacks. The 5oz., non-silicone
formula is safe for leather, GORE-TEX, eVent
and other breathable and non-breathable fabrics.
Where the bears are…
Bear spray is proven to be highly successful at stopping aggressive
behavior in bears. According to Bear Management Biologist Kerry
Gunther of Yellowstone National Park Service, visitors to Yellowstone
(or any wilderness area) need to take an active role in protect-
The Great
Outdoors
A recent study by the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control & Prevention reported
that instances of tick and mosquito-borne
diseases like Zika virus and Lyme disease
have increased more than 350% since 2004
in the United States…