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Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent - 3.5 fl. oz.

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Don't let biting insects ruin your outdoor adventures! This DEET-free spray from Natrapel will keep bugs away, so you can play!

20% picaridin solution provides 8 hrs. of protection from mosquitoes, black flies and ticks
Pump spray allows for easy application
Formulation is safe to use around synthetic clothing and will not harm fishing line

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Item 770010

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Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent - 3.5 fl. oz. Customer Reviews

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Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 3.5 oz.

3.9

(based on 8 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Effective (6)
Easy to apply (4)
Nontoxic (4)
Long lasting (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry (3)

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Jul

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Repellent Ever

By DylanM

from SF Bay Area

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting
Nontoxic

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Beaches
Day Trips
Travel

Comments about Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 3.5 oz.:

I used this product in the Amazon Rain forest for 2 weeks and never had to resort to the DEET containing product I had along as a backup. This worked great! I didn't have to worry that my plastic items would melt or that I'd get it in my mouth/eyes, etc. It didn't feel nasty on my skin.

A couple of other travelers were also using this product with the same results, so I know it wasn't because I just wasn't tasty to the bugs. Also, I neglected to apply one time which confirmed just how well it was working!

Aug

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

a happy traveler...

By amyinDR

from Jarabacoa, DR

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Pros

Easy To Apply
Effective
Nontoxic

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Beaches
Travel

Comments about Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 3.5 oz.:

I bought the product to use both at home and on hikes. I live in a remote part of the Dominican Republic where Dengue is always a risk (Dengue is a virus similar to Malaria that is transmitted by mosquito bites but common only in the Caribbean and Central America). Although it doesn't prevent the transmission of Dengue, it has been very effective in repelling the mosquitoes that carry it. I switched to this product to protect myself from the harmful effects of deet. I've used it daily for over a year and am very satisfied with the results.

Jul

2010

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

worst ever

By Ch12istie

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Cons

Bad Smell
Greasy
Not effective

Best Uses

Comments about Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 3.5 oz.:

We went camping this week and decided to try natrapel as a deet alternative. Bad choice. The product was used as directed but seemed to attract mosquitoes rather than repel ( I have over 100 bites!). In addition to its in ineffectiveness it has a strong unpleasant odor and is oily. Save yourself the trouble.

May

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

So far, so GREAT!

By EvanstonJ

from Evanston, Illinois

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Apply
Effective
Nontoxic

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 3.5 oz.:

I purchased Natrapel to use on my six-year-old son. This morning, we took a spin through one of the forest preserves on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Given the heavy rains in northern Illinois this year, I was not surprised that the mosquitoes were legion -- and voracious (I have not run into such swarms in Illinois before today -- Northwoods Wisconsin, yes -- Illinois, no).

Applying the Natrapel was easy with the pump bottle. The product smells good and really works. We spent about 1.5 hours in muddy, heavily wooded areas and came out completely unbitten. Also, this is an area in which deer ticks are found, but we were unscathed by ticks.

I have NOT tried this product for an extended period, so I cannot speak to how long it lasts, although the bottle says 8 hours. However, I will be testing its endurance next week on a camping trip.

Apr

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Better than DEET.

By Buildergrrl

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Easy To Apply
Effective
Nontoxic

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 3.5 oz.:

We spent three weeks camping out in the backcountry in Alaska in June, and the mosquitoes there are unlike any I'd encountered in the lower 48. Along the Yukon they'd swarm us head to toe. We tried ALL the mosquito repellents out there. The Natrapel with 20% Picaridin worked as good as the DEET with the added benefit of not damaging our gear. It's all I take to Alaska now.

Feb

2011

(1 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Skin Reaction to Natrapel

By California dan

from Clayton, Ca.

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Pros

Cons

Chemical Skin Reaction

Best Uses

Comments about Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 3.5 oz.:

I sprayed Natrapel on the outside of my socks, a moderate amount over thick hiking socks, and my skin broke into a red itchy rash about two hours later. I washed it off and applied topical anti inflammatory and it went away.
This stuff is nastier than strong DEET sprays. The problem with 'natural' is that it often means 'untested'.

Sep

2011

5.0

Tried it and LIKED It

By Sactown Sam

from Sacramento, CA

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Pros

Easy To Use
Eco-Friendly
Effective
Long Lasting
Organic
Safe

Cons

Best Uses

Bugs & Insects

Comments about Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 3.5 oz.:

I read all the opinions and talked to a couple of folks, and met a few that didn't like it or felt it was ineffective... Gave it a try anyway and it worked GREAT for me/us. I'm wondering if certain body chemistries enhance or impede it's performance. I also wore an Ex Officio Bug Bandana and did not get a bite all weekend up in the Sierras. My son was too busy to put some on and got eaten up at first. After I made him put some on, no more bites..

I think it's GREAT and will be carrying it from now on.

May

2011

5.0

Works Good

By Captain Jay

from Luanda, Angola and Spokane, WA

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Pros

Easy To Use
Effective
Long Lasting
Safe

Cons

Best Uses

Bugs & Insects

Comments about Natrapel Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 3.5 oz.:

I'm based in Luanda, Angola. Natrapel works great here to keep the mosquitoes and other bugs from biting you. It won't remove paint or melt plastic like deet will. I spray it on any exposed skin before using the bbq at night. The bugs will still land on you but they fly or jump off instantly. It will last 6 to 8 hours depending on how thick you spray it on. I also use the wipes to help get any missed areas. Specially when the mosquitoes are bad during the rainy season.

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