BWCA.com Gear Guide
Gear for the Boundary Waters, Quetico, and Canoe Camping Locations
Bug Protection
Bug protection is a necessary consideration when visiting canoe country particularly from May through August. The general pests are ticks, black flies, and mosquitos. For ticks, many people spray their tents and outer clothing with permethrin and allow it to dry before the trip. Mosquitos are best repelled with deet, but there are other options such as picaridin and oils which are reported effective as well. A head net may be preferred by some as way to keep them off your face and head. The thermacell units are also good for creating a radius of protection while in camp or using the latrine. Make sure to buy extra butane cartridges and repellent pads.
Thermacell MR300 Portable Mosquito Repeller
by Thermacell
$24.95
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Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray - 12 oz.
by Sawyer
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$13.00
Ben's Insect Repellent Wipes - 30 Percent DEET - Package of 12
by Ben's
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$6.00
Ben's Eco Spray Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET - 6 fl. oz.
by Ben's
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$7.95
Repel Sportsmen Max Formula Pump Spray Insect Repellent - 40 Percent DEET - 6 fl.oz.
by Repel
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$7.25
Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Pump-Spray Insect Repellent - 4 fl. oz.
by Repel
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$7.95
Thermacell Backpacker Mosquito Repeller
by Thermacell
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$39.95
Ben's Spray Pump Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz
by Ben's
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$3.75
Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield
by Sea To Summit
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$12.95
Repel 100 Insect Repellent Pump Spray - 98 Percent DEET - 4 fl. oz.
by Repel
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$12.25
AfterBite AfterBite Outdoor Itch-Relief Cream
by Afterbite
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$5.00
Liberty Mountain The Tick Key
by Liberty Mountain
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$6.50
Sawyer Permethrin Clothing and Gear Insect Repellent - 18 fl. oz.
by Sawyer
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$15.00
Ultrathon UltraThon Insect Repellent - 34 Percent DEET - 2 fl. oz.
by Ultrathon
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$10.95
Thermacell Radius Mosquito Repeller - Gen 2.0
by Thermacell
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$49.95
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 4 fl. oz.
by Sawyer
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$8.95