A friend of mine is heading for Kenya in a couple of weeks and she and I were going over her packing list. It seems that she’s a virtual mosquito magnet and she was concerned she might be attacked on Safari. I immediately suggested BugX 30 towelettes. I discovered the brand online a few years back when I was researching repellents for a trip I was taking to Costa Rica—mosquito central depending on where you’re staying. I’ve since taken it to Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. I haven’t used anything else since.
Here’s why:
- They really work. Maybe I had a few bites here and there but overall it was nothing compared to what I’ve suffered using other products.
- I LOVE the towelettes. One towelette covered my whole body. The wipe made it easy to apply and because it wasn’t a spray I didn’t get the solution over everything else in the room.
- When I apply bug repellent I always wipe my socks, the bottom of my pant legs and my coat cuffs. The BugX 30 solution was kind to everything I wore and I haven’t noticed any color fading or fabric degradation.
- I put it on my hair. Yep. My hair. I cannot stand hearing mosquitos buzz around my ears. Lightly applying the Bug X 30 to my hair kept those little flying annoyances out of earshot and from biting my head. It’s never adversely affected my doo whatsoever.
- It doesn’t smell. Ok.. a little, but compared to other formulas the odor is relatively nonexistent.
- Carrying the towelettes was infinitely easier than carrying a bottle or spray pump. I put a couple towelettes in my pocket and off I go. Easy-peasy.
- At $15.99 per box (with 25 wipes each) each application is about .64 cents per wipe. Totally acceptable in my book.
Please note: As with all my Things That I Love entries, I have no affiliation with the company that makes BugX 30. I just happen to use it and love it.
Categories: General Travel Tips, Travel Tips
I am going to use your suggestion for my upcoming Natron, Ruaha and Selous Safari. Asante.
Let me know what you think after ok?
will do. thanks
Thanks for the great tip!
My pleasure!
You’re most welcome!
Is it deet and how much?? Xo
Hey Lynne! 30%. 🙂 xoxox