Be sure to look up what type of bugs you can expect, and in what months, in the area that you are planning to camp.
Again, not a necessity, but certainly a convenience! Be sure to look up what type of bugs you can expect, and in what months, in the area that you are planning to camp. For example, at our campground at the Pine River Paddlesports Center, mosquitos and black flies are usually the most prevalent in May and June. There are lots of options out there for bug spray – we choose to make our own non-toxic bug spray with witch hazel, water, and essential oils (we camped all summer and it’s the only bug spray we used!). But there are lots of different kinds on the market, both with and without deet.