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One Item I Never Leave Behind *updated*

When you go outside on a hot summer day in the South, if you are anything like me, you will be swarmed by those blood-sucking mosquitos, ticks, and gnats. My grandpa always told me that it was  because I'm so sweet, and that is probably true. However, there is some science to behind why people like me, and maybe yourself that tend to get bit by those mosquitoes than others. Whether you want to blame it on your blood type (which I do), or how much carbon dioxide you put out there is only ONE product that actually works for me. For anyone else who is relentlessly munched on by those bugs this product is for you. I have tried many different types of bug sprays, but nothing seemed to work for very long. After an hour or so the mosquitoes would be back, and I would soon be covered in those itchy red bites. 

When preparing to go to Caesars Head/ Jones Gap I knew I had to get the best kind of spray I could find, or else I was going to be miserable as soon as we got on the trail. I found one bottle of Repel Sportsman Max I only had to use it once in the morning and once in the evenings after walking and sweating all day. I literally did not get one mosquito bite, the only time I had bugs flying around me was when I had a headlamp on at night time, and the moths would naturally be attracted to that. Needless to say I was retired in the tent soon after that. 
I highly recommend using this spray when spending time in the woods, or the lake. It lasts all day if you aren't getting wet, twice if you are being awesome and sweating it all off. This spray even protects you from chiggers and fleas, which if anyone reading this has a larger sized dog on the trail, sleeping in the tent can be a nightmare if you don't have the best flea repellent.  It is easily available (there is a link at the bottom of this page) and it is super affordable too!! 

Protecting yourself against the elements is part of enjoying your outdoor adventure. 
Small things like mosquitoes, and ticks can quickly turn a great afternoon, into a nightmare. Not only are bites and swarms annoying, and dreadful, but they also carry diseases. Lyme Disease and West Nile Virus are very real threats, and if you are somewhere more tropical than South Carolina, Malaria is all too common, and deadly. Don't take your chances on getting eaten alive by those succubus', and use some Repel Sportsmen Max on your next adventure!!



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Location: Anderson, SC, USA

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