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Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent with 20 Picaridin
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
36
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90.72 grams
WEIGHT
10 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 962 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Cleaning
161lotion, greasy, deet, bites, bug spray
+79%
-21%
" ... I prefer this spray can to the pump. ... Sprays when tilted. ... "
" ... Really good bug repellent spray doesn't have a strong smell works really good ... "
" ... I love that is is scentless, does not leave a greasy texture, and does not sting. ... "
" ... The creamy white lotion blends smoothly into the skin leaving no residue. ... "
" ... Not greasy, no smell, lasts a long time. ... "
" ... The Sawyer's insect repellent really does an excellent job of keeping the mosquitoes from biting you, plus it's not greasy! ... "
" ... The lotion was easy to apply, not greasy, and didn't smell bad. ... "
" ... Works well no smell ... "
For Travel
115mosquitoes, bites, mosquitos, lotion, zika
+87%
-13%
" ... Definitely my "go to" insect repellent for all future camping trips. ... "
" ... Used it down in the jungles of Costa Rica and it worked great. ... "
" ... This stuff is amazing, went to a dump on a mission trip, flies never even came close. ... "
" ... Bought for a trip to Kenya. ... "
" ... Disclaimer: I haven’t used this in an area with mosquitos yet, but planning to take this on a trip to Hawaii in a couple months. ... "
" ... This size is perfect for airline travel and convenient for carrying in a small bag. ... "
" ... My family used this in the Everglades on a nighttime hike. ... "
" ... I bought this for a stocking stuffer to take on a cruise. ... "
Comfort
74lotion, deet, greasy, mosquitoes, bites
+77%
-23%
" ... It worked well and I could not feel/smell anything. ... "
" ... The lotion has no discernible odor, is non-greasy and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. ... "
" ... This lotion-style repellent was perfect. ... "
" ... It is expensive but doesn't irritate my skin and works great. ... I treat my clothes with permethrin and use Avon Skin So Soft on my face. ... "
" ... Effective and natural. ... "
" ... Accidentally ordered lotion, glad I did. ... "
" ... Felt safe to put it on my 5 month old. ... "
" ... It works as well as DEET but smells better and doesn't melt my shoes. ... "
Product Reliability
58ticks, bitten, bite, sawyer, repellent
+79%
-21%
" ... Without a doubt this is the best product for the mangroves, this is my third purchase and I haven't been bitten since I started using it. ... "
" ... Kept me from being bitten all last year! ... "
" ... worked well last week in the bahamas with no see ums ... "
" ... It's the only repellent that works for me, after years of using others. ... Last year I didn't get ANY. ... "
" ... This bad boy kept at bay all mosquitos. ... "
" ... I have been using this product for 2 months now, and I haven't been bitten yet. ... "
" ... Great long lasting repellent for skeeters and ticks. ... "
" ... Work great and last ... "
Water Resistance
33mosquito, costa rica, worked great, water, sand fleas
+73%
-27%
" ... Used it down in the jungles of Costa Rica and it worked great. ... "
" ... Good to use while fishing. ... "
" ... This product is AMAZING and is the ONLY bug resistant spray that I use. ... "
" ... Not sure if it is waterproof. ... "
" ... This worked great against mosquito in Mexico. ... "
" ... It really does REPEL them. ... "
" ... This spray was a life saver in Mexico. ... The 6 oz can is fairly large like a 16oz water water. ... "
" ... Great for ALASKA Adventure ... "
Capacity
31south, mosquitos, florida, ticks, mosquitoes
+97%
-3%
" ... It was amazing and worked better than some of the other repellants my other family had. ... "
" ... great product, I live in a tick filled area but did not see one when using this ... "
" ... I don't leave home without it!! ... "
" ... We buy the larger size for the hotel room or house and then only use this small size when away. ... "
" ... Needed something to help when going outside to garden etc. ... "
" ... We were hiding indoors. ... "
" ... Our family used it and so did anther family. ... "
" ... Great product and we live in the "mosquito city" of Houston! ... "
Marketplace
31described, works as advertised, thanks, seller, try
+100%
" ... Awesome product considering it comes from a third party seller ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This is a great product and the seller was great to get the product on time. ... "
" ... Really works as advertised. ... "
" ... Will buy again ... "
" ... Thanks for letting me try it. ... "
" ... This works so much better than products I've tried from the local stores. ... "
" ... works as expected. ... "
Ease of Use
29spray, pump, difficult, deet, bottle
+72%
-28%
" ... Easy to use alternative to Deet. ... "
" ... Easier to apply and safer than DEET, even from Sawyer Products. ... "
" ... Works like a charm, you only need to apply a very small amount for the product to work effectively. ... "
" ... it's easy to apply in lotion form. ... "
" ... It is easy to apply and the bottle seems to go a long way. ... "
" ... Easy to use and works better than other brands also! ... "
" ... Applies very easy and works as advertised. ... "
" ... The lotion is easy to apply and incredibly long-lasting. ... "
Build Quality
27legs, arms, like deet, deet, repellent
+59%
-41%
" ... Excellent repellent with 20% Picaridin - won't damage swimsuits or plastic items. ... "
" ... It goes on smoothly, doesn't stink and doesn't dissolve your synthetic outdoor gear. ... "
" ... Felt safe to put it on my 5 month old. ... "
" ... Seems to work about as well as OFF(DEET). ... "
" ... Not a bunch but enough that Amazon packages each one individually in its own plastic bag and ships it separately from the rest of your order. ... "
" ... It's relatively expensive but undoubtedly provides the best protection from nasty chiggers. ... "
" ... This stuff really work s, as long as you cover every inch of your body! ... "
" ... No nasty smell like DEET & won't eat away at plastic gear. ... "
Size
24travel, carry, bag, bottle, luggage
+79%
-21%
" ... Small container is good. ... "
" ... This size is perfect for airline travel and convenient for carrying in a small bag. ... "
" ... The travel packs of the lotion are perfect to keep in my purse, backpack, and suitcase when travelling! ... I will buy again when I travel! ... "
" ... it is travel-sized but it leaks. ... "
" ... The small portable on-the-go size was perfect for my day bag. ... "
" ... This little dispenser is perfect to carry in my purse. ... "
" ... Good for carry on ... "
" ... SO annyway, we have effectively moved completely to Sawyer Products and will always have this handy. ... "
Price
21waste, money, market, pricey, best insect repellent
+76%
-24%
" ... This is the best darn repellent on the market. ... "
" ... Best insect repellent on the market. ... "
" ... If you're spending your summer in the woods, definitely get this. ... "
" ... This is the best repellent on the market! ... "
" ... I wish it were less expensive. ... "
" ... This works so much better than products I've tried from the local stores. ... "
" ... best insect repellent on the market ... "
" ... Great service and price ... "
Drying
19smell, lotion, clothes, dry, odor
+95%
-5%
" ... Keeps chiggers at bay when soaked in clothing and allowed to dry ... "
" ... Light texture, minimal smell, and did not get any mozzie bites when wearing it. ... "
" ... Works well with no smell of chemicals once it dries. ... "
" ... Works great for hours and doesn't smell once it dries. ... "
" ... Once dry you don't even notice it's on ... "
" ... Goes on like lotion, dries, and doesn't smell. ... "
" ... Just be sure to wash your hands with soap and water after applying. ... "
" ... I bought this because I read that Deet breaks down synthetic clothes while picardin does not and I'm very happy with this product. ... "
Battery Life
19lasts, long, last, repellent, bugs
+89%
-11%
" ... Wirked well for hours! ... "
" ... works pretty good, although not for 12 hours. ... "
" ... More like 6 or 7 hours. ... "
" ... This stuff is absolutely the best stuff, and it really does work 12/14 hours. ... "
" ... I put in on and it lasts for hours. ... "
" ... This product works great and lasts long. ... "
" ... Long lasting, about 5 hours ... "
" ... I garden so I need something that will last for several hours. ... "
Storage
18bag, plastic bag, container, size, leaked
+61%
-39%
" ... Small container is good. ... "
" ... So next time, I will transfer it into smaller containers. ... "
" ... Not a bunch but enough that Amazon packages each one individually in its own plastic bag and ships it separately from the rest of your order. ... "
" ... The bottle is a little small, but was perfect to pack for a single person for the week and there's still some left. ... "
" ... Great size to keep in my diaper bag to have whenever needed. ... "
" ... They are small, functional and take up virtually no room. ... "
" ... If it works well I plan to get a larger bottle. ... "
" ... Keep in go bag. ... "
Overall performance
17well, job, works very well, really, pretty
+100%
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Works well especially for mosquitos ... "
" ... works pretty darned well ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... It's okay and seems to work reasonably well. ... "
" ... Deet did the trick. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Wish it came in a slightly bigger size, but it gets the job done! ... "
For Kids
16use, daughter, children, kid, child
+100%
" ... great to use for the kids ... "
" ... We got it because we have a small child and this seemed safer. ... "
" ... Easy and not messy to put on kids and, most importantly, it both works well and lasts a long time. ... "
" ... Use it on my grand kids when they visit. ... "
" ... Love this insect repellent for children and adults. ... "
" ... It was also rated safe for the kids. ... "
" ... it's really helpful for us and my kid. ... "
" ... We put it on our young children as well as ourselves. ... "
Setup
14product, apply, applied, day, reviews
+93%
-7%
" ... from when I forgot to apply the spay. ... "
" ... only time I noticed I got bitten was when I forgot to apply the Picaridin. ... "
" ... Applied once and was good for the rest of the day. ... "
" ... I used it most recently in the Philippines and was bite free when I applied this. ... "
" ... Super easy to use if you follow the directions and you don't need tons. ... "
" ... This is a great product and easy to apply. ... "
" ... I bought this because it was highly reviewed by Consumers' Report. ... "
" ... Must apply on whole body for it to work though. ... "
Delivery
14fast, delivery, told, shipped, order
+64%
-36%
" ... 2nd time ordering. ... "
" ... It is shipped in packaging one would expect and it always arrives when told. ... "
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... After getting this in a 'package deal.' ... "
" ... And the shipping was super fast. ... "
" ... Quick delivery- great product! ... "
" ... Good buy and fast delivery. ... "
Product As Described
11described, works as advertised, expected, advertised
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Really works as advertised. ... "
" ... works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected ... "
" ... On time and as described ... "
" ... Applies very easy and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as promised. ... "
Design
11deet, black, better than deet, smells, picaridin
+55%
-45%
" ... This lotion-style repellent was perfect. ... I love that is is scentless, does not leave a greasy texture, and does not sting. ... "
" ... Effective against mosquitoes and black gnats. ... "
" ... It doesn't have the harsh smell like Deet. ... "
" ... Works much better than DEET and doesn't melt plastic like DEET. ... "
" ... In any case, anything's better than deet, and all the smells you have to contend with. ... "
" ... Since using Sawyers I haven't had a single bite and it doesn't smell funky like many of the DEET repellants. ... "
Shave Quality
10leaves, leave your skin, feeling, residue, greasy
+70%
-30%
" ... My wife also uses this and she has more sensitive skin and has no issues. ... "
" ... I have fairly sensitive skin ... "
" ... Love this product,effective,very genailty to skin 💕💕 ... "
" ... Did not irritate skin. ... "
" ... I love that this spray has no scent and leaves no greasy feeling residue on my skin. ... "
" ... It is effective, and contains chemicals which may be incompatible with some people's skin. ... "
" ... Smooth transaction start to finish. ... "
Cooling
10florida, away, worked, used, texas
+100%
" ... Works in Minnesota ... "
" ... This has my become my go to when we are outside on summer nights. ... "
" ... Keeps gnats and mosquitoes away. ... "
" ... It did a great job during early spring in South Florida. ... "
" ... I will buy this again next summer. ... "
" ... Texas, Louisiana, Florida. ... "
" ... A huge thank you, you really made a difference to my quality of life in swampy Florida :) ... "
" ... Have used it in buggy Florida several times and it worked great. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 90.72 grams
Size: 10 meters
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