A secret weapon against ticks

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His secret weapon against them? [This permethrin spray](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0T5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3Nhd3llci1wZXJtZXRocmluLXByZW1pdW0taW5zZWN0LXJlcGVsbGVudC1yZXZpZXcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA1MTcmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIzNjkxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Njk3OSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmZF3ZZHZhRaa_BSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). Permethrin is completely different from regular bug repellents. For one thing, you apply permethrin to your clothing and gear, not to your skin. And unlike other sprays, permethrin is an insecticide, so it can actually kill ticks instead of just shooing them away. Our experts consider it a must-have for outdoors season. Below, we’ll walk you through a few more Wirecutter recommendations for heading outside—including a few on-sale favorites. [“Permethrin is like the wall around the castle”→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0T5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3Nhd3llci1wZXJtZXRocmluLXByZW1pdW0taW5zZWN0LXJlcGVsbGVudC1yZXZpZXcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA1MTcmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIzNjkxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Njk3OSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmZF3ZZHZhRaa_BSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY2OTc5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZkXdlkdmFFpr8FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [More for camping and hiking](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TQaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9vdXRkb29ycy9jYW1waW5nLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNTE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMzY5MSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjY5NzkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmRd2WR2YUWmvwUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Our pick for best hiking boots, the Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex, next to a headlamp and insect repellent spray.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtaGlraW5nLWJvb3RzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNTE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMzY5MSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjY5NzkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmRd2WR2YUWmvwUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Hiking boots we love](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtaGlraW5nLWJvb3RzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNTE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMzY5MSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjY5NzkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmRd2WR2YUWmvwUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) We’ve trekked more than 1,400 miles over seven years to find [the most comfortable and supportive hiking boots](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtaGlraW5nLWJvb3RzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNTE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMzY5MSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjY5NzkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmRd2WR2YUWmvwUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~). [Several sleeping pads that we tested to find the best, shown together with other camping gear.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0T6aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc2xlZXBpbmctcGFkcy1mb3ItYmFja3BhY2tpbmctYW5kLWNhci1jYW1waW5nLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNTE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMzY5MSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjY5NzkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmRd2WR2YUWmvwUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [4 (actually comfortable) sleeping pads](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0T6aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc2xlZXBpbmctcGFkcy1mb3ItYmFja3BhY2tpbmctYW5kLWNhci1jYW1waW5nLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNTE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMzY5MSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjY5NzkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmRd2WR2YUWmvwUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) If you’re planning to camp, your best bet for a restful night is [a sleeping pad](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0T6aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc2xlZXBpbmctcGFkcy1mb3ItYmFja3BhY2tpbmctYW5kLWNhci1jYW1waW5nLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNTE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMzY5MSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjY5NzkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmRd2WR2YUWmvwUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) that rises a couple of inches off the ground. [A gray camping tent outside on top of a wooden platform.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TsaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtdGVudC1mb3ItZmFtaWx5LWFuZC1jYXItY2FtcGluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY2OTc5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZkXdlkdmFFpr8FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [The best camping tents](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TsaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtdGVudC1mb3ItZmFtaWx5LWFuZC1jYXItY2FtcGluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY2OTc5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZkXdlkdmFFpr8FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) We’ve camped in more than 50 tents over seven years to find [these durable, lightweight favorites](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TsaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtdGVudC1mb3ItZmFtaWx5LWFuZC1jYXItY2FtcGluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY2OTc5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZkXdlkdmFFpr8FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD). [Plus: What Wirecutter’s outdoor-gear editor is most excited about from REI’s sale](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TfaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9tb25leS9yZWktYW5uaXZlcnNhcnktc2FsZS0yMDI0Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNTE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMzY5MSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjY5NzkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmRd2WR2YUWmvwUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Our pick for best headlamp overall, the Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp, shown with its lamp turned on in front of a sand-colored background.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TfaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9tb25leS9yZWktYW5uaXZlcnNhcnktc2FsZS0yMDI0Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNTE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMzY5MSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjY5NzkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmRd2WR2YUWmvwUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Photo: Marki Williams - A breezy hat that won’t overheat your head: [This running cap](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9vdXQvZGVhbHMvOTcyNDQ_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbWVyY2hhbnQ9UkVJJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Njk3OSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmZF3ZZHZhRaa_BSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) has a breathable mesh liner and a brim that delivers solid coverage from the sun. It’s been supervising editor and personal trainer Ingrid Skjong’s go-to for years. - Our top-pick camping tent: Our testers all gravitated toward [this easy-to-set-up tent](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9vdXQvZGVhbHMvOTcyMjQ_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbWVyY2hhbnQ9UkVJJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Njk3OSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmZF3ZZHZhRaa_BSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~), which kept them dry and well-ventilated through rainy nights, soggy mornings, and windy afternoons. - A very tough headlamp: [We’ve recommended this headlamp](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9vdXQvZGVhbHMvOTcxNzk_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbWVyY2hhbnQ9UkVJJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Njk3OSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmZF3ZZHZhRaa_BSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) for more than a decade for good reason. It offers more than enough brightness for evenings at a campsite, and we like that it’s comfortable enough to forget you have a light on your head. - The softest thermal underwear we tested: A good base layer can keep you warm and comfortable, especially if you’re adventuring somewhere with cool weather. We like this synthetic top, because it’s easy to wash and it comes in an impressively wide range of sizes. (Both [the men’s](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9vdXQvZGVhbHMvOTcyNzQ_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbWVyY2hhbnQ9UkVJJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Njk3OSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmZF3ZZHZhRaa_BSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) and [the women’s sizes](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9vdXQvZGVhbHMvOTcyNzk_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbWVyY2hhbnQ9UkVJJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Njk3OSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmZF3ZZHZhRaa_BSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) are currently on sale.) - A great sleeping pad for backpackers: With enough thickness to support your back and hips, [this durable sleeping pad](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoKhvdP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9vdXQvZGVhbHMvOTcyMzk_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDUxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjM2OTEmbWVyY2hhbnQ9UkVJJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2Njk3OSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmZF3ZZHZhRaa_BSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) is the most comfortable option we tried that was still light enough to carry for long distances. 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