A photo of bottle of Sawyer Permethrin with boots in the woods.
A photo of bottle of Sawyer Permethrin with boots in the woods.

Discover the Ultimate Outdoor Protection: Sawyer Permethrin Insect Repellent

Few things are more frustrating than being covered in bug bites after a day outside. The constant itchiness, finding ticks crawling on you and the potential diseases these insects carry can make you want to avoid the outdoors altogether. I used to think that bug spray was the only solution to combat ticks and mosquitoes, but I discovered a game-changing product: Sawyer Permethrin Insect Repellent Treatment for Clothing, Gear and Tents.

Ticks here in northern Utah are usually the worst during snowmelt through mid-July, and if you are anything like me, you spend these next few summer months fly fishing, hiking and camping. Ticks, mosquitoes and biting bugs are a top reason to ruin anyone’s fun in the great outdoors, but after using Sawyer Permethrin to treat my boots, clothes and gear, I was amazed by the results. For the first time, I returned from my trips free of bug bites and ticks.

Continue reading to learn more about protecting yourself with Sawyer Permethrin, written by NWFT.

Medya Mansyone

Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

Zooe Pòtay
Editor at Backpacker

Medya Mansyone

In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
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Medya Mansyone

For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

Philip Werner
Author and Backpacker