The Best Tick-Repellent Clothing—Because It’s That Time of Year
If I could, I would wear the best tick-repellent clothing pretty much every time I went outdoors, regardless of the setting or time of year. That’s because ticks are nasty (controversial opinion, I know). They’re teeny-tiny, they can hop on and bite you without you knowing it, and they can transmit Lyme disease and other dangerous illnesses.
So I’d very much like to avoid these creepy-crawlies while enjoying my time outside—but I don’t want to dress like a beekeeper in order to do so. Luckily, the options for stylish hiking gear, insect- and arachnid-deterring fabrics, and effective bug repellents have only gotten better this season.
Continue reading to learn about the best tick-repellent clothing, written by Sara Coughlin.
Kutoka kwa kikosi
Mazungumzo ya Campfire na jamii yetu, kutoka kwa Wanachama wa Squad na Mabalozi kwa Washirika wa Brand na timu ya Sawyer.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Clothing and gear can be treated with a 0.5% permethrin spray, sold under names including Sawyer, Insect Shield and Ranger Ready.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Sawyer’s picaridin lotion offers the longest protection windows on test — up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks — and its creamy, low-odor formula goes on smooth and dries quickly.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
The Sawyer Squeeze and Cnoc Vecto made hydration easy.
