take care
and enter 'the no DEET zone' - until now, many outdoor enthusiasts and travellers have chosen insect repellents containing DEET, which although effective, has been associated with adverse health affects. Importantly, DEET is unsuitable for use on children’s sensitive skin and it can cause irreversible damage to plastics and some fabrics in the event it leaks from the bottle!
Now there's SkitoStopâ„¢ - formulated to provide fast-acting, long-lasting protection to deliver maximum effectiveness for your skin and outdoor gear and equipment. And unlike DEET, SkitoStopâ„¢ skin care can be reapplied as often as required, and is safe to use on children.
The SkitoStopâ„¢range includes an easy-to-use spray on water-resistant insect repellent,
the SkitoStopâ„¢ Sun Screen with Insect Repellent that offers double-action SPF20 protection against UVA & UVB rays combined with an effective DEET-free repellent to protect against mosquitoes and other biting insects for up to 6 hours
and an insect repellent after sun with aloe vera to soothe skin. www.nikwax.net
thirsty?
the only "portable water purification drinking straw" that is not iodine based - the light, compact reusable 'istraw' from Australia that should filter up to 500 litres. Good for the backpak (or briefcase) - no tablets, no aftertaste, just cleaner water. www.istraw.co.uk
hiking, backpacking, camping - the truly mobile, chemical free Aqua Pure Traveller that gives safe water in 15 minutes.
extremes - the HydroPal Extreme Kit that can be used as a serious water filter system despite being a fraction of traditional water filters. www.hydropal.co.uk
and still on the subject of drinking water - the Steripen Traveler transforms a litre of river or pond water into safe drinking water in 96 seconds - weighing less than 100g, it is the only hand-held water purifier that uses UV light to destroy the DNA of bacteria,viruses and protozoa. www.steripen.com
ouch!
foot sores and blisters - Compeed Blister Plasters act like a second skin to prevent sore blisters forming so the moment you feel discomfort, stop and put one over the offending 'spot' before a blister forms and also be sure to keep a Compeed Anti-Blister Stick with you (it's a lubricant in a convenient non-messy stick) ready to apply to feet when at risk of blistering or chafing.www.sportsaver.co.uk
dry and chapped lips - Eco Lips Sport SPF30 is designed to protect the lips of extreme outdoor enthusiasts under the harshest of conditions and provides 30 times the skin's natural ability to protect itself from the sun's UV rays. It comes with a strong clip ready to attach on to your belt loop, back pack or wherever for a quick Eco Lips fix. www.ecolips.com
relief!
Burt's Bees Res-Q Ointment is a all-natural, invigorating balm to revive muscles after a strenuous day. Its blend of menthol, eucalyptus, corn mint and clove oils revive muscles, relaxes mind and body and prepares them for another day of adventure in the great outdoors. www.burtsbees.co.uk
and it's so irritating travelling and moving around the place and not being able to get to a sink to wash you're hands - so make sure you pack some Cuticura - kills 99.99% of bacteria fast. You can chose to take the Hand Hygiene Gel, Lotion, Crackling Mousse, Foamer or even the wipes - all fit perfectly in either a bag or even your pocket. Once you've discovered the wonders of Cuticura you'll never be without! Get yours from Asda, Superdrug or Sainsbury's.