A photo of a man jumping over a stream with large rocks.
A photo of a man jumping over a stream with large rocks.

KEEPING PESKY BLOODSUCKERS AT BAY

Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect-borne diseases such as Malaria, Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Bubonic Plague and West Nile Fever. These infectious pathogens are carried and transmitted via blood sucking insects such as fleas, fly’s, Mosquitoes, and the arachnid tick.

But how can you avoid, these life threatening diseases?

There are many methods of keeping these micro predators at bay, saving us grief, but first we have to understand what attracts them to us.

Continue reading to learn more about keeping mosquitos at bay, written by Liam Arthur.

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