Outdoor adventures have many benefits for physical and mental health but there can be a few hazards and they include strong sunlight and biting insects. You can deal with the danger of potential sunburn by covering your skin with clothing or applying sunscreen and biting beasts such as midges and mosquitos can be countered with repellents. But which which goes on first, sunscreen or bug spray, when you hit the trails in your hiking boots? Maybe, you might be wondering, should you combine the two for the best double protection?
We asked one of our hiking experts how best to use insect repellent and sunscreen together to tackle both UV rays and insects like mosquitos, ticks and midges.
