{"product_id":"sawyer-picaridin-insect-repellent-4oz","title":"Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion - 4 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eSawyer Picaridin insect repellent delivers up to 12-hour protection against mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies in a 20% Picaridin formula — a DEET-free alternative that matches DEET's effectiveness at repelling disease-carrying insects without the plastic-dissolving chemical properties, strong odor, and skin irritation that make DEET difficult to use comfortably in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent: 12-Hour DEET-Free Protection for Outdoor Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePicaridin at 20% concentration provides protection effectiveness comparable to 30% DEET against Aedes mosquitoes and Ixodes deer ticks, the primary vectors of West Nile virus and Lyme disease in North America. Unlike DEET, Picaridin doesn't break down plastics, coatings, and synthetic fabrics — you can apply it without worrying about damage to optics, watch crystals, fly fishing line, or tactical nylon gear that contacts treated skin. The odorless or near-odorless formula is a meaningful advantage for hunters where scent management matters for close-range encounters during late-season bow hunting when insect pressure and scent control overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20% Picaridin — effectiveness comparable to 30% DEET against mosquitoes and deer ticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to 12-hour protection on a single application for full-day outdoor coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDEET-free — won't damage plastics, optics, fishing line, or synthetic fabric gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNear-odorless formula — advantageous for hunters managing human scent during active seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCDC-recommended active ingredient for Lyme disease and West Nile virus prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt $17.99 for 4 oz, Sawyer Picaridin is the smart DEET alternative for any outdoor user who's experienced the gear damage and discomfort of DEET and wants equivalent protection without the drawbacks. The CDC endorsement and Lyme\/West Nile protection coverage make it the responsible insect repellent choice for tick country hunting and hiking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sawyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52382441865492,"sku":"PPO-SAWYER-PICA-4","price":16.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/6614\/2996\/files\/71Nf8TQw98L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1776800003","url":"https:\/\/peakperformanceoutfitters.com\/products\/sawyer-picaridin-insect-repellent-4oz","provider":"Peak Performance Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}