SFGate: Products to help you avoid being eaten alive this summer
Summer is finally around the corner, and while that means warm weather and lots of sunlight are ahead of us, it also means bugs have awoken from their slumber. If you spend every summer batting away flies and mosquitoes, swat no more: You can stock up on sprays, lotions, candles, repellers, and clothing to keep yourself safe from being eaten alive this summer.
See the full article from Ana Suarez on SFGate's website here.
May 6, 2022
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MEDIA MENTIONS
My only complaint is that eventually, backflushing won’t be enough. These can clog up after some time and no amount of back flushing will fix its low flow. I went through 2 on the AT. However, it will attach to Smart Water Bottles and most bladders!
MEDIA MENTIONS
Built for backcountry reliability and portability, the Sawyer Squeeze filter is our pick for the best portable water purifier.
MEDIA MENTIONS
The Sawyer Squeeze was (by far) the most common Pacific Crest Trail water filter this year – for the fifth year in a row. It’s a $39, 3 oz / 85 g hollow fiber filter that rids your drinking water of protozoa and bacteria (and floaties). It can be used with Sawyer bags (included with the filter) or with compatible water bottles (Smartwater is the bottle of choice for many hikers).
