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Jungle & Rainforest

Jungle & Rainforest

Visiting Costa Rica? Borneo? The Jungle and Rainforests can get quite hot and humid, followed by torrential downpours!

Top Tips for Leeches

* Wear leech socks to prevent leeches from getting to your skin
* Cover up with long trousers and insect proof clothing
* Apply leech repellent to any exposed skin that isn’t covered up

Read about Leeches – How To Remove A Leech And How To Protect Yourself before you travel.

We have created a Jungle and Rainforest Kit List with recommendations on what to pack, as well as Travel Tips for Jungle Trekking.

More Information and Useful Links

  • Jungle & Rainforest Kit List

    A quick and easy list that you can print and tick off! A recommended guide to what to take on your Jungle and Rainforest trip.

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  • Travel Tips For Jungle Trekking

    Read our travel tips guide to Jungle trekking! From what to wear, how to stay healthy and what creatures you may encounter, it's always a good idea to read up before you go!

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  • Leeches and Leech Socks

    Our famous Purple Turtle Leech socks are just the ticket for leech infested waters! Find out more about our leech socks and the pests that will try to suck your blood!

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  • Insect Repellent Selection Guide

    Not sure about what insect repellent is best for your holiday destination? Don't worry, we've created a selection guide to help! It gives you insights into diseases, insects and risk to health to help you make an informed choice.

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  • About DEET Insect Repellent

    DEET is an extremely effective insect repellent, but not many people know anything more. That's where we come in! We've created a helpful information page about DEET just for you.

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  • Mosquito Net Selection Guide

    So you've been told you need a mosquito net... but not sure where to start? Take a look at our helpful selection guide to help you make the right choice.

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  • Mosquitoes - Questions & Answers

    We know what they look like, but do you know anything else? Take a look at our about mosquitoes page. It will answer the questions you might not thought you wanted to know about these troublesome, disease carrying pests.

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  • About Craghoppers

    A short Craghoppers history and the technologies that they use to help build one of the most iconic outdoor clothing brands in the World. Craghoppers World Travel Clothing is a comprehensive range utilising features such as NosiLife Anti-insect technology and SolarShield sun protection.

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  • About NosiLife - Permethrin Based

    Ever wondered the difference between the Craghoppers technologies? Now you can with our helpful information pages. This one is about NosiLife Technology - the name given by Craghoppers to their range of clothing featuring insect protection technology.

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  • Water Purification

    If you’re travelling abroad and the water supply isn't as trustworthy as it should be - Water purification is a must. Read here about the different products that help with just that.

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  • Sun-Protective Clothing

    An informative page to explain how sun safe clothing and accessories work and why degrees of protection vary. It's a safe, simple way to keep the rays at bay.

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  • About-SolarShield

    Frequently asked questions about Craghoppers Solarshield technology. An informative page with video to explain how this super effective technology works.

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  • Craghoppers Technologies

    Wondered what NosiLife or Aqua Dry means? Now you will know! Our Craghoppers technology page has all the technologies we provide in one informative page!

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  • Malaria - Questions and Answers

    Malaria - the most prolific disease found in more than 100 countries, mainly in tropical regions of the world. Read our questions and answers page on this notorious life-threatening disease.

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  • Dengue Fever - Questions and Answers

    Another disease you may encounter travelling. It's always best to research and prepare. Find out more about Dengue Fever in our informative frequently asked questions page.

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  • Zika-Virus

    Zika Virus - Mosquitoes carry lots of harmful viruses and Zika is one of them. We've created a questions and answers page on Zika and how best to prepare for travelling to countries where it's still prevalent.

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