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
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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!
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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 history of Craghoppers and the innovative technologies they used to help build one of the most iconic outdoor clothing brands in the world.
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NosiLife with Permethrin
Ever wondered why NosiLife works so well? Click here to learn more about the different NosiLife and NosiDefence technologies, both old and new.
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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.
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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 UV protection. An informative page with a video to explain how this technology works.
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Craghoppers Technologies
So what's the difference between NosiLife, NosiDefence and NosiBotanical? How does SolarShield work and what is Aquadry? Click here to find out!
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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.
