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.