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Sometimes understanding how water behaves is just as important as knowing where to find it.

In the tropics, a water filter isn’t a luxury—it’s the tool that gives you the freedom to explore without limits.

These top-rated sprays, lotions, and wearable repellents help keep mosquitoes away so you can spend more time outside and less time swatting.

The best tick prevention products include socks, sprays and more.

While no strategy is 100 percent effective, a powerful chemical called permethrin can repel ticks when sprayed on clothes and shoes. 

Plenty of tried-and-true strategies can help you prevent tick bites, and one critical tool in your arsenal is a good insect repellent.

These top-rated sprays, lotions, and wearable repellents help keep mosquitoes away so you can spend more time outside and less time swatting.

Time outside is never time wasted.

As an avid backpacker and gear nerd, I’ve spent the last few years refining my backpacking gear list.

Don’t let a swarm ruin your summer. From Alaska-proven gear tricks to fast itch relief, here is how outdoor pros stay bite-free.