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Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray

Item #: 82161

Our Price: $5.99

100% DEET for longest lasting proven protection. Repels black flies, mosquitos, no-see-ums, sandflies, chiggers, fleas, and stable flies. Protects against Lyme ticks. Up to 10 hours of protection. Clear, odorless formula. 1.25oz. Pump Spray

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Tender/Ben's/NatrapelBen's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray
 
4.4

(based on 9 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Effective (7)
  • Packs small / compresses (7)
  • Simple to use (7)
  • Good instructions / manual (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (5)
    • Camping (4)
    • Day trip (4)
    • Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (3)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (4), Survivalist / minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    4.0

    Great Product

    By Ben the Magnificent

    from Stevensville, MD

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Pack
    • Effective
    • Simple To Use

    Cons

    • Smells a little

    Best Uses

      Comments about Tender/Ben's/Natrapel Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray:

      the most effective bug spray i've ever used- the slight smell and fact that it's a little oily are a small price to pay for it's effectiveness

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      NOTHING BEATS DEET

      By MIKE, THE DOG WALKER

      from ESTERO, FL

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Instructions
      • Easy To Pack
      • Effective
      • Simple To Use
      • Very Effective

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • WALKING THE DOG ANYWHERE

        Comments about Tender/Ben's/Natrapel Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray:

        HAVE TRIED NON-DEET PRODUCTS BUT THEY DON'T STOP THE MOSQUITOS.
        THIS PRODUCT WORKS EVERY TIME. CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ODOR BUT IT ONLY LASTS FOR A MOMENT, AND IT'S NOT MESSY.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Excellent!

        By Outdoors Bill

        from Pinedale, Wy

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Pack
        • Effective
        • Simple To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips

          Comments about Tender/Ben's/Natrapel Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray:

          100% DEET, not diluted as are most offered by major sellers

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          It works. Period.

          By Old Backpackers

          from Michigan

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Pack
          • Effective
          • Simple To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • River Trips

            Comments about Tender/Ben's/Natrapel Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray:

            My wife and I have found that other products declaring "100% DEET" are less effective. Ben's is great stuff against any biting insect (except those %@##@% black flies in Michigan's UP that draw blood through two layers of wool hiking socks; those things just point and laugh at any repellant.) We've used it in the Midwest, Southeast and Alaska.

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            100% deet will stop the mosquitoes!

            By scuba mike

            from Mesquite, TX

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Road Trips

                Comments about Tender/Ben's/Natrapel Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray:

                This 100% deet spray works! While others on our river trip were driven to their tents by the mosquitoes, I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt and not bothered at all after spraying 100% deet on me. It's a little oily but spreads well. I discovered it will dissolve rubber after getting some spray on my headlamp, but with controlled spraying, was not a problem. I will never venture out again in the woods during bug season without this spray.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                Comment on this review

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Ben's does the job!

                By Mac

                from Winston-Salem, NC

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Clear Instructions
                • Easy To Pack
                • Effective
                • Simple To Use

                Cons

                • Can irritate skin

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry Camping
                • River Trips

                Comments about Tender/Ben's/Natrapel Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray:

                This is the best stuff since 'Vietnam era' jungle juice GI insect repellent. Have used it for the last 5+ years and it's great. Careful though-it melts some plastics.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

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                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                packing leaks - don't buy this

                By jadwin59

                from Rochester, NY

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                  Cons

                  • Messy

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Tender/Ben's/Natrapel Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray:

                    The packaging on this leaked [...] all over my duffle bag while in Africa. There are better brands (such as the aerosols) that DON'T leak.

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Minimalist

                    Comment on this review

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    This is the best bug juice ever.

                    By HannaPhotos

                    from Sacramento, CA

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Clear Instructions
                    • Easy To Pack
                    • Effective
                    • Simple To Use

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backcountry Camping
                      • Campgrounds
                      • Day Trips
                      • River Trips

                      Comments about Tender/Ben's/Natrapel Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray:

                      I have used Ben's 100 proof for years. A couple drops is all you need and it lasts all day. No mosquitoes, no fleas, no flies no problems. However, it is very strong, so if you are allergy-prone this may not be for you.

                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Minimalist

                      Comment on this review

                      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      No bugs!

                      By Big John

                      from Duck Lake, Utah

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Pack
                      • Effective
                      • Simple To Use

                      Cons

                      • Smell

                      Best Uses

                      • Backcountry Camping
                      • Campgrounds
                      • Day Trips
                      • River Trips
                      • Road Trips

                      Comments about Tender/Ben's/Natrapel Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray:

                      Spray on your clothes and shoes and your protected for a few days as long as you don't wash it off, it only takes a little bit of spray(one or two pumps) on you shoes, pants, and the front & back of your shirt or jacket and you won't have another bug bother you again.

                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Minimalist

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                      • Q:

                        Are there any fabrics on which Ben's Max should NOT be sprayed? In other words, is it safe to spray the product on all fabrics?
                        Asked on 8/24/2012 by none

                        1 answer

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          A:

                          You would want to avoid any an fabrics with a nylon blend. To test whether a particular fabric will react well to the repellent apply a small amount to a section of fabric not visible when wearing to see how it reacts.

                          Answered on 8/27/2012 by Steve from Campmor
                      • Q:

                        Is this suitable for Afghanistan and protecting against Lyme disease, malaria, and west nyle virus?
                        Asked on 6/10/2012 by Anonymous

                        1 answer

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          A:

                          The Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray is appropriate for Afghanistan.

                          Answered on 6/12/2012 by Steve from Campmor
                      • Q:

                        What are the dangers to using 100% deet to your body?
                        Asked on 3/17/2012 by Anonymous from Carlsbad, CA

                        1 answer

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          A:

                          !00% deet does have carcinogens, so it is recommended not to use it all the time. 30% deet would be better and can be applied more frequently if need be.

                          Answered on 3/20/2012 by Anonymous
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