I Had Malaria, and These Are the Bug Repellents I No Longer Travel Without

Bug spray is truly a must-have item to stash in your bag before every outdoor adventure. While serving in the Peace Corps in Indonesia, I took antimalarial medication every night for two years. I thought since I was taking that, I didn’t need to also apply bug spray. That was until I returned home and started feeling tired, achy, and feverish with headaches. I went to urgent care and was quickly informed that this pattern is malaria’s calling card.

Having malaria was one of the more frightening experiences I’ve ever had. Now, I make sure to apply bug spray everywhere I go. To determine the best bug repellents out there, I tested 19 sprays, gels, wipes, and backyard devices around the world, including in Wyoming, Maine, Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal. Here are the bug-repellents I won’t travel without.

Continue reading to learn more about bug repellents for travel, written by Taylor Fox.

Travel and Leisure: Bug Repellents I No Longer Travel Without

I Had Malaria, and These Are the Bug Repellents I No Longer Travel Without

Bug spray is truly a must-have item to stash in your bag before every outdoor adventure. While serving in the Peace Corps in Indonesia, I took antimalarial medication every night for two years. I thought since I was taking that, I didn’t need to also apply bug spray. That was until I returned home and started feeling tired, achy, and feverish with headaches. I went to urgent care and was quickly informed that this pattern is malaria’s calling card.

Having malaria was one of the more frightening experiences I’ve ever had. Now, I make sure to apply bug spray everywhere I go. To determine the best bug repellents out there, I tested 19 sprays, gels, wipes, and backyard devices around the world, including in Wyoming, Maine, Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal. Here are the bug-repellents I won’t travel without.

Continue reading to learn more about bug repellents for travel, written by Taylor Fox.

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Taylor Fox
Taylor Fox is the Commerce Outdoor Gear Editor at Travel + Leisure where she tests, researches, and writes about travel products.
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Travel and Leisure: Bug Repellents I No Longer Travel Without

I Had Malaria, and These Are the Bug Repellents I No Longer Travel Without

Bug spray is truly a must-have item to stash in your bag before every outdoor adventure. While serving in the Peace Corps in Indonesia, I took antimalarial medication every night for two years. I thought since I was taking that, I didn’t need to also apply bug spray. That was until I returned home and started feeling tired, achy, and feverish with headaches. I went to urgent care and was quickly informed that this pattern is malaria’s calling card.

Having malaria was one of the more frightening experiences I’ve ever had. Now, I make sure to apply bug spray everywhere I go. To determine the best bug repellents out there, I tested 19 sprays, gels, wipes, and backyard devices around the world, including in Wyoming, Maine, Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal. Here are the bug-repellents I won’t travel without.

Continue reading to learn more about bug repellents for travel, written by Taylor Fox.

照片缩略图 博客作者
Commerce Outdoor Gear Editor
Taylor Fox
Taylor Fox is the Commerce Outdoor Gear Editor at Travel + Leisure where she tests, researches, and writes about travel products.
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