Sawyer Products SP564 Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Lotion, 4-Ounce

Sawyer Products SP564 Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Lotion, 4-Ounce

Q: If I was using a mineral sunscreen, would I put this on first or second? Does this need to sink into the skin?

You can definitely use sunscreen and insect repellent together. We recommend applying the sunscreen first. The trick to a comfortable and effective application of sunscreen is to put it on at least 10 minutes before sun exposure. This will allow ample time for the sunscreen to fully absorb into the skin before your body gets warm out and about in the sun. Once the sunscreen has dried, you can apply the insect repellent. Sprays are often most convenient but a nice comfortable topical insect repellent lotion will typically last longer and also be more resilient to swimming and other active use. Our SPF 30 is a very breathable and long lasting formula that pairs better with insect repellent than most other sunscreens on the market. You can learn more about the Sawyer Sunscreen Difference at sawyer.com/sunscreen/

Q: How effective is this for repelling ticks and chiggers?

We spent 10 days in Kenya and had absolutely no mosquito or tick bites. Don't know if they have chiggers there but overall we stayed bite free. Would recommend this product.

Q: Will this really work for minnesota boundary waters mosquitos? I'm skeptical.

I took a picaridin spray (well, not this brand, but I'm sure they're all equivalent) as my only spray on a 5-day trip through the Boundary Waters last summer. While nothing is 100% effective against the clouds you sometimes get, I thought the picaridin spray worked at least as well as the DEET compounds I've always used, both sprays and the slightly scary 80%+ liquid. I felt like I needed to reapply it more often (twice a day, maybe), but that was a small trade-off to keep all of my synthetic gear from melting.

Q: Is this product oily like some lotions

Not at all oily or greasy! It blends into skin smoothly- but it is on the thin side like a regular lotion, rather than thick like sunscreen.

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Brand
Sawyer
Scent
Unscented
Item volume
4 Fluid Ounces
Material features
Fragrance Free
Item form
Lotion Spray

⏳Up to 14 hrs mosquito & tick protection

🧥Safe on gear & clothing, no damage

🧴20% Picaridin formula, DEET alternative

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Description

🛡️ Repel like a pro, roam worry-free!

LONG LASTING DEFENSE - Stay bite-free for up to 14 hours—outdoor adventures just got safer.
GEAR FRIENDLY FORMULA - Non-greasy, odorless lotion that won’t harm plastics or synthetic coatings—protect your essentials.
AWARD WINNING PROTECTION - Top-rated by WireCutter/New York Times—trusted by pros for serious pest defense.
POWERFUL PICARIDIN PUNCH - 20% Picaridin repels mosquitoes & ticks more effectively than DEET, minus the harsh smell.
FAMILY SAFE FRAGRANCE FREE - Gentle enough for everyone, with zero fragrance to keep you fresh and focused.

Sawyer SP564 Premium Insect Repellent features a 20% Picaridin lotion formula that offers up to 14 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, and 8 hours against flies and chiggers. It’s non-greasy, fragrance-free, and safe for use on skin and gear, making it ideal for all outdoor activities. Recognized as a top-rated repellent by WireCutter, it’s a trusted choice for effective, long-lasting insect defense.