Description
Product Overview
For use on clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and other outdoor gear, Sawyer Permethrin repels or kills disease-spreading ticks (Lyme disease), mosquitoes (West Nile and Zika viruses) and more than 55 other kinds of insects. Perfect for camping, backpacking, hunting, travel, backyard BBQs, picnics, and more. Permethrin insect and tick repellent adds an odorless layer of protection to shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, sleeping bags, tents, netting, and other outdoor, camping, hunting, and travel gear. A University of Rhode Island study (2017) found that people wearing Permethrin-treated shoes and socks were 73.6 times less likely to have a tick bite than those wearing untreated footwear. Using it on outdoor gear also helps reduce the mosquito population in your camp and prevents ticks from attaching to you. Permethrin spray bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks (42 days) of exposure to sun or 6 washings.
This Sawyer product is selected for the CampEssentials catalog based on verified buyer feedback,
a 4.6/5 satisfaction score across 46,206 reviews,
and its practical value for home preparedness, vehicle kits, and emergency readiness planning.
Key Features & Benefits
- Permethrin spray bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks or through 6 washings (whichever comes first) won't stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or outdoor gear; fragrance free
- Reduce likelihood of a tick bite by 73.6 times by treating shoes and socks with Permethrin (University of Rhode Island study – 2017); maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Picaridin topical repellent for the skin
- Add a layer of protection to your clothing and gear with Permethrin insect and tick repellent spray — perfect for use on shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, boots, sleeping bags, tents, netting, when outdoors, camping, hunting, or on travel
- Ideal for backpacking, backyard BBQs, hunting, and other outdoor activities, it's effective against more than 55 kinds of insects — from disease-spreading ticks (Lyme) and mosquitoes (West Nile, Zika, and Chikungunya) to chiggers, spiders, mites, and more
- Sawyer Permethrin stays effective despite sweat or water, degrades via UV exposure or washing machine agitation; Each 18-ounce convenient aerosol spray treats 4 outfits (EPA now reconmends 4.5 ounces per outfit consisting of shirt, pants, and socks)
Technical Specifications
| Material | Blend |
| Color | Yellow |
| Size | 4.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 6) |
| Included Components | 6 bottles, 1 Trigger spray |
| Warranty Description | Shelf Life of 5+ Years |
| Model Name | Permethrin |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.75 x 4 x 7.5 inches |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Sport Type | Boating, Camping & Hiking, Fishing, Outdoor Lifestyle |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Item Volume | 27 Fluid Ounces |
| Material Feature | Unscented when completely dry |
| Item Form | 4.5-oz Trigger Spray / 6-Pack |
Practical Readiness & Portability
- At 1.75 x 4 x 7.5 inches, this insect repellent treatment fits easily in a go-bag, vehicle glovebox, or home emergency shelf without wasting precious kit space.
- Straightforward design with no complicated setup — ready to deploy within seconds when the situation demands it.
Why Thousands Trust This Insect Repellent Treatment
With 46,206 verified reviews and an estimated 231,030+ units sold,
this Sawyer insect repellent treatment is a top-3 best-seller in its category.
A 4.6/5 star average rating means the overwhelming majority of buyers
trust it for real-world preparedness and emergency situations.
★ Rated 4.6/5 by 46,206 real customers —
one of the highest trust scores in the insect repellent treatment category.
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What Our Customers Say
4.6 out of 5 stars · Based on verified purchase feedback
Best Insect Repellent – Long-Lasting and Highly Effective!
This insect repellent is absolutely amazing! this product Premium Permethrin works incredibly well for treating clothing, gear, and tents. It lasts through multiple washes and provides excellent protection against ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects. I love that it's odorless once dry and doesn't damage fabrics. Perfect for camping and outdoor activities. The spray application is easy and even. This has become essential for all my outdoor adventures. Highly effective and long-lasting protection
Wonderful for clothing and some gear
This is awesome stuff if you spend any time in bug and tick country. It is so much nicer (and probably healthier) to have this on your clothing than to have to keep re-applying bug repellent to your skin. Treat the tops of socks, cuffs of pants and shirts, waist and collar for ticks. I've gone an entire week at a heavy-tick-area camp and not found a single one on my clothing or body. Treat all areas of your pants and shirts for protection from mosquitoes that might bite through them.It also work
Worked fantastically with other prevention steps — ALMOST NO MOSQUITO BITES AFTER NINE DAYS IN THE JUNGLE!!!
I just came back from a nine-day trip deep into the Peruvian jungle — into the reserve part of Manu National Park. It was an incredible journey! Fantastic nature, and incredibly isolated and pristine (an area never disturbed, and still inhabited by non-contacted peoples). But ahead of time I was extremely nervous about mosquito bites, because twice in the last ten years or so I have been to the emergency clinic with dozens of bug bites and a very strong allergic reaction to them. I practically
Better than Deet
I've been using this product for years and recommend it to all my friends and family.Read more
Very good product but not used it yet
Very good product but not used it yet. Good for soaking your children's night clothes. It can withstand 6 hand washes. Soak your children's night clothes and dry them. This will keep them safe in the night, especially during power outages in areas with heavy mosquitoes. You can spray on mosquito nets, hiking gear and evening clothes too. I would definitely recommend this product.Read more
Clothing repellent
Easy to use . Wear gloves , protective glasses and maskYet to see if it worksHave done a few items before trekking through Sapa VietnamRead more
