10 BEST BUG REPELLENTS IN 2022: REVIEWS & TOP PICKS

Nobody wants to deal with bug bites whenever they go outside. Not only are they uncomfortable, but they can also be dangerous. One of the best ways to avoid bug bites is to get a top-notch bug repellent.

But while every bug repellent promises to work, not all of them get the job done. Also, if a bug repellent does a great job of keeping bugs away but smells and feels bad, you’ll never want to put it on!

We understand the frustration, so here, we highlighted 10 of the best bug repellents available. There are reviews for each one, along with a comprehensive buyer’s guide to walk you through everything that you need to know.

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Clothing and gear can be treated with a 0.5% permethrin spray, sold under names including Sawyer, Insect Shield and Ranger Ready.

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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.