Wanderlust UK – September 2019

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GEAR GURU DISCOVER


ROHAN
TrailSocks,£15
It’seasytoforgetaboutyour
feetwhenthinkingof
mossies,butgetabiteon
yourfootanditcanbe
unbearable.Thesesocksare
madewithInsectShieldto
helpdeterthebiterswhile
alsooeringacoolingfabric,
invisibletoeseamsandadded
stretchforcomfort.
http://www.rohan.co.uk

Beyond the


sprays: bug-


beating tactics


As well as using gear that’s
designed to protect you from
biting insects there are a few
other things you can do to
reduce the risk of getting bitten.

...Consider your colours
For some reason the little biters
(in particularly mosquitos) are
attracted to dark colours such
as blue and black so go for
lighter colours such as beige,
white or khaki, which, as an
added bonus, will also help
keep you cool in the sun.

...Think about what you drink
Very sugary drinks will attract
wasps and †lies, but if you are
longing for sugar go for lemon
(notice that a lot of natural
repellent includes citronella)
to improve your chances of
enjoying your meals bug-free.

...Check the time Mosquitos
(much like photographers) like
the early morning and early
evening, essentially dawn
and dusk, so if you’re heading
outside with your camera
to capture sunrise or sunset
be sure not to skimp on the
repellent. Certain types of
mosquitos that carry nasties


  • such as malaria or zika – are
    more active at certain times, so
    do some research before you
    travel to be sure you’re avoiding
    the high-risk hours.


...Know the risk When it comes
to bugs, knowledge is power.
Check †itfortravel.nhs.uk to see
if you need to take any extra
precautions such as antimalarials
or be aware of symptoms you
might have that can be a sign
of other insect-borne illnesses
in your destination.

CRAGHOPPERS
NosiLife Lounge Pant, £60*
It goes without saying that if you’re hiking in bug
country you need to wear walking trousers
impregnated with insect repellent, but what about
post-hike when you’re relaxing out and about? Or
sat at an airport or station when you want to be
comfortable but the insects are still there?
Enter these pants from Craghoppers. Part of their
excellent trademark NosiLife collection, which is
impregnated with repellent that will last the life
of the garment no matter how many times you
wash it, these trousers are constructed using
soft jersey fabric with moisture control for
maximum comfort even in very hot countries.
The waist is a drawstring fastening so you can
get a good ˜it and adjust to make it looser.
Being Craghoppers – who design everything
with travellers in mind – they also feature
UPF 50+ sun protection and four pockets
including one hidden zipped one that’s ideal
for storing your passport.
http://www.craghoppers.com


INCOGNITO
Suncream
Insect
Repellent, £25
For pregnant women,
oung children or those
ith very sensitive skin –
r if heading to places
here no diseases are
rried by biting insects –
Incognito is a great
EET-free and vegan
pellent. Its latest o ering
mbines the natural and
rganic repellent with
PF30 sunscreen and
a moisturiser too.
w.lessmosquito.com

BUFF
UV Insect Shield BUFF, £22.50
Not only does this neck tube convert into 13
di erent items (neckerchief, hat, headband,
wristband – to name a few) but this one also
o ers 95% protection from harmful UV rays and
has a long-lasting (70 washes) and odour-free
insect repellent built in to protect from ants,
˜lies, chiggers, midges, mosquitos and ticks.
http://www.buwear.co.uk

*Available In both male and female its, although product name, product features
and RRP may very between genders; lowest RRP listed here.
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