A photo of a person spraying their leg with insect repellent.
A photo of a person spraying their leg with insect repellent.

The Best Tick Repellents, According to Experts

Tick-borne diseases have more than doubled in the United States in the past 20 years, so it’s more important than ever to choose an effective tick repellent when spending time outdoors.

These bloodsucking parasites burrow into the skin and can spread dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease, Alpha-gal syndrome and anaplasmosis.

Continue reading to learn more about the best tick repellents, written by Isla Harvey.

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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

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Editor at Backpacker

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In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
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For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

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