Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - July 2018 - ICAST Edition

SUMMERMEANS SAWYER BY KYLE CURRY Summer months provide abundant sunshine re- sulting in many of us spending hours on end out- side. When spending vast amounts of time out in the elements, we expose ourselves to many harm- ful things. Harmful rays from the sun, dehydration, and insect bites are just a few elements on a long list of possible consequences one can encounter. Championing the slogan “We keep you outdoors,” Sawyer Products offers an extensive line of prod- ucts to protect you while out enjoying nature. Preventative precautions are some of the key items to focus on when preparing for a long day outdoors. The Permethrin clothing and gear insect repellent treatment is one of Sawyer’s most effec- tive products for deterring pests from bothering you. An odorless formula, Sawyer Permethrin is effective for six washings, or six weeks of UV ex- posure(whichever comes first). It is also a great

product to have for the summer months when bugs and other pests are most prevalent. Perme- thrin repels and kills mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, mites, and 55 other insects on contact.

Sawyer’s Picaridin Insect Repellent is an effective alter- native to DEET that’s great for the whole family, Sawyer Picaridin is also safe for use during pregnancy.