Sawyer Ultra 30 insect repellent
Sawyer Ultra 30 insect repellent

10 Mosquito Repellents That Are Worth Your Money (and 2 That Aren’t)

Whether you’re BBQing, sunbathing, or hiking, these are the expert recommended sprays that are the most effective at repelling those pesky bugs and saving you from turning into a mosquito’s dinner.


Full list by Rachel Sokol on Reader's Digest's website.

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It all starts with Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L, the best and most reliable filter-bladder combo and the core of my backpacking water storage and filtration system.

Jaeger Shaw
Owner & Managing Editor

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Our top water filter for thru hiking, the Sawyer Squeeze, is 15% off.

Naomi Hudetz
Chief Operating Officer & Online Editor

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People with alpha-gal syndrome show allergic symptoms such as rash, nausea and vomiting after eating such meat.

Stephanie Soucheray
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