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Do you have great trail etiquette?

Share the trail with others

• Stay on designated trails.
• Keep right so others can pass.
• Keep all pets on leash.
• Obey traffic signs and rules.
• Pack out all garbage and litter.
• Respect adjoining landowners rights and privacy.
• Warn other trail users when passing by giving an audible signal.
• Some horses may be spooked by quiet bikers or in-line skaters. Let them know you are passing.
• Overnight camping and campfires are permitted only on designated campsites.
• Do not leave campfires unattended.
• Enjoy the beauty of wild plants & animals, but leave them undisturbed for all to enjoy.

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Why You Should Buy 45°N 68°W® Natural Insect Repellent?

When it comes to natural insect repellents, 45N 68W has been consistently rated #1 by outdoors enthusiasts and here are the reasons why you should have it in your arsenal…..

It’s a Potent, Proven, Safe Alternative to potentially harmful chemical based repellents. Effective against several species of arthropods and anthropods including Ticks (that may carry Lyme disease), Flies, Gnats, No-see-ums, Fleas and Mosquitoes (that may carry West Nile Virus).

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INTRINSIC BENEFITS included with each bottle, at no additional cost:

– PEACE OF MIND – Safe for the entire family.

– PREVENTION – Safety is paramount; vector and tick borne diseases are on the rise with new strains being discovered. Prevention is better than cure.

– IT’S A “NATURAL-SYNERGISTIC^TM” FORMULATION – Formulated by an experienced Registered Pharmacist (NJ) with extensive experience in pharmaceutical drug formulation and manufacturing. ***Patent pending with the USPTO.

• Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus – CDC and EPA approved and deemed effective as an insect repellent.
• Neem – Approved by USDA as a safe and effective pesticide on food crops, used as a repellent in the Indian sub-continent for millennia.
• Soybean Oil – Bite blocker, repellent.
• Citronella – Repellent, Antifungal.
• Rosemary – Repellent.
• Witch Hazel – Skin protectant and Astringent.
• Glycerin – Hydrator.

– EXTENSIVELY TESTED – Product formulation tested and tweaked over a 2 year period all over United States including 100 mile wilderness in Maine, Snake Bight in the Everglades, Florida, Adirondacks, New York etc.

– FREE OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS

• No DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)
• No Parabens.
• No Synthetic dyes.
• No Petrochemicals.
• No Alcohol.
• No Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s).
• Not a plastics solvent, will NOT harm plastics or photographic equipment if it comes in contact.

– ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY – Fully Biodegradable.

– HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS – Pharmaceutical and Food Grade.

– SMELLS GREAT – Lightly fragrant with lemon eucalyptus, citronella and rosemary overtones.

– LONG LASTING – Slow release properties. During field tests a single application lasted for over 12 hours depending on several factors including weather conditions, level of physical exertion, type of terrain, your skin type and body chemistry. We recommend reapplication as and when necessary.

– AWARD WINNING PRODUCT – Winner of The Great Bug-Off 2012. Endorsed by your peers who love and enjoy the outdoors, super athletes, adventurers, renowned authors of hiking guidebooks and record holder of long distance hiking.

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– MOSQUITOES RESISTANT TO DEET – A recent study published in the journal PLoS One reveals that mosquitoes are becoming increasingly less responsive to DEET, and are even now learning how to shut off their senses when exposed to it.

– CRUELTY FREE PRODUCT – No animals were harmed in the process. NOT tested on animals. Will not harm bees & butterflies.

– SUPPORT CONSERVATION – By purchasing our products you help support conservation efforts of environmentally conscious organizations like Against Malaria Foundation, Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

– VALUE – Approx. 650 non-aerosol actuations per bottle, good for 10 to 12 full applications.

– BUY LOCAL – Made in USA. Support your local businesses and help revive American manufacturing industry. Supply chain – 95% of ingredients are sourced locally (exception is neem oil, quality desired for the formulation is currently not produced or available in US).

– NO RISK – No questions asked, money back guarantee including shipping, if dissatisfied for any reason.

– CUSTOMER SERVICE – We treat our Employees, Customers, Partners and Suppliers with respect and integrity; respond quickly and honestly. We don’t need a 500-page manual on how to behave; mutual respect of all living beings is at the core of our values.

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