Wanderlust UK – September 2019

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GEARGURU DISCOVER

GO TRAVEL

Bug Guards, £10

Ifyou are prone to being bitten these wrist/ankle

bands contain a concentrated insect repellent

that is released slowly, giving you a sort-of

repelling halo to protect you for up to 100 hours.

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MOUNTAINWAREHOUSE

2-in-1 Lantern and Mosquito Killer, £40

This multi-tasking, water-repellent light not only

has three brightness settings and a UV light to

attract and kill mossies (runs for 30hrs) but also

letsyou to charge (via USB) your phone. Genius.

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com

LIFESYSTEMS

BedBugSheet,£14

NotallbugsŠly.Anincreasingproblemwhen

travellingcanbethedreadedbedbugs.Protect

yourselffromthemwiththisdoublesizesheet

madewithEX8impregnationtorepelthem.

http://www.lifesystems.co.uk

Fromannoyingmidgestomalariacarrying mosquitos, if headed

somewherewheretheinsectsarebiting,youneedtheright kit...

Contributing editor Phoebe Smith

uncovers the best gear to help you

avoid getting bitten

Travel gear

with Phoebe Smith

Thisissue:Beatthebugs

ROHAN

Trail Hooded Top, £70*

Made with Insect Shield treatment and a UPF

40+ fabric, this hoodie is ideal for cooler climates.

It’s stretchy, lightweight, quick-drying and has a

zipped security pocket on the side.

http://www.rohan.co.uk

JACK WOLFSKIN

Lakeside Mosquito Hat, £45

If you want to protect your face, this hat has a net

that can be zipped away when not needed. The

fabric is made from a tight weave to prevent bug

bites, a UPF 40+ fabric and an adjustable chin strap.

http://www.jack-wolfskin.co.uk

LIFESYSTEMS
Arc Self Supporting Mosquito Net, £40
This mossie net has a lightweight aluminium frame
so you can use it on most beds – single and double

• with no need for hanging points. It’s impregnated
  with repellent and has two zipped entrances.
  http://www.lifesystems.co.uk