Natural Sun and Bug Protection for Every Outdoor Adventure
The wilderness rewards those who come prepared. Whether you are pitching a tent for the weekend or heading out for a long day on the trail, the outdoors exposes you to relentless sun, biting mosquitoes, and hitch-hiking ticks, all while you suffer, far from the nearest store. YAYA Organics assembled its range of camping and hiking essentials so you can pack smart and stay protected wherever your adventure takes you. Every item here is chosen for the demands of outdoor life: effective, clean, DEET free, eco-friendly and sized to fit in a pack.
Why outdoor adventures demand serious protection
Camping and hiking put you directly into the habitats where pests thrive. Ticks wait in tall grass and brush along the trail, ready to latch on as you pass. Mosquitoes swarm around campsites at dusk and lurk near any water source. Meanwhile the sun beats down without the shade and shelter of everyday life, especially on exposed ridgelines, open meadows, and lakeshores. Being unprepared in the backcountry is more than an inconvenience, it can turn a great trip into a miserable or even risky one. Our camping and hiking essentials make sure you have every base covered before you leave the trailhead so you can enjoy the wild outdoors, worry-free
DEET free repellent in travel friendly sizes
Our travel-sized 4 ounce repellents are the backbone of any outdoor kit. Compact enough to slip into a day pack, glove box, or hip belt pocket, they deliver full strength protection wherever you roam. The lineup includes our flagship herbal repellents; Tick Ban for tick defense and Squito Ban for mosquitoes - both DEET-free and powered by plant-based essential oils so you can reapply freely through a long day outside. For the complete range of sizes and formats, explore our natural tick repellents and natural mosquito repellents collections.
Water resistant sunscreen for the trail
Long days outdoors demand sunscreen that stays put through sweat and exertion, which is exactly what our Sport SPF 50 delivers. This water resistant mineral formula uses zinc oxide to physically block UVA and UVB rays and holds up through hours of hiking, climbing, and paddling without dripping into your eyes. Because it is mineral based, it starts protecting the moment you apply it. Learn more about it in our article on Sport SPF 50 mineral sunscreen and protecting your skin, or browse the full lineup in our sport mineral sunscreen collection.
The TickKey for safe and easy tick removal on the go
Even with the best repellent, ticks can occasionally attach, and prompt, proper removal is critical to reducing risk of infection. The TickKey is a compact, lightweight tool that removes ticks quickly and completely, and it clips right onto a keychain or pack zipper so it is always within reach. No camping or hiking kit is complete without it. Learn the proper technique in our guide to the best tick removal tool, and find complete removal kits in our tick removal and prevention collection.
Complete bundles for grab-and-go convenience
If you would rather not assemble your kit piece by piece, our Camp Bundle and Family Bundle bring the essentials together in ready made sets. The Camp Bundle pairs sport sunscreen with tick and mosquito repellent, covering the core needs of any outdoor trip in a single purchase. These bundles offer the best value and take the guesswork out of packing. Explore all combination sets in our sun and bug bundles and bundle deals collections.
Pack smart for a safe trip
Beyond the products themselves, a few habits keep you safest on the trail. Wear light colored clothing so ticks are easy to spot, tuck pants into socks in tick heavy terrain, and do a thorough tick check at the end of each day. Reapply sunscreen every two hours and repellent every couple of hours or after heavy sweating, swimming or rain. Set up camp away from standing water where mosquitoes breed. Our roundup of five natural ways to get rid of ticks and protect your family collects the field tested habits that keep experienced outdoor families comfortable.
Protection for the whole crew
Family camping trips mean protecting everyone, including the youngest adventurers. For babies and kids, our baby and kids bug repellent and mineral sunscreen for babies and kids collections offer gentle, DEET free and reef safe formulas made for delicate skin, including the fun Sun-Easy roll-on applicators that make sun protection a playful delight rather than a struggle. With the right kit, every member of the family can enjoy the outdoors comfortably.
Made in the USA for every adventure
Every camping and hiking essential here is made in the USA with clean, plant based, reef safe ingredients and no DEET, built to perform when you are far from home. We are outdoor people ourselves, and we stock our own packs with exactly these products. Browse the camping and hiking essentials below, build the kit that fits your next trip, and head into the wild fully prepared and ready to make memories and live your best life outdoors. For an even broader overview of the pests you might encounter, our ultimate bug guide is worth tucking into your trip planning.
Matching your kit to the trip and the terrain
The right protection depends on where you are headed, and a few minutes of planning tailors your kit to the conditions. Wooded and grassy trails demand a strong emphasis on tick protection, so lead with Tick Ban and keep your TickKey handy. Open ridgelines, deserts, and water based trips put the sun front and center, making your Sport SPF 50 the priority. Humid lowlands, lakeshores,, ponds, lakes and evening campsites bring out mosquitoes in force, so pack plenty of YAYA’s Squito Ban and plan for frequent reapplication at dusk. High altitude adventures combine intense UV exposure with cooler temperatures that can fool you into underestimating the sun, so do not skimp on sunscreen even when it feels cool. By thinking through the specific hazards and conditions of your destination, you pack lighter and smarter, carrying exactly what the trip requires. For every scenario, the DEET free and reef safe products in our natural bug repellents and reef safe mineral sunscreens collections give you clean, effective and reliable options you’ll reach for again and again.
Building your outdoor first aid and protection kit
A well built outdoor kit goes beyond sunscreen and repellent, and thinking through it before your trip prevents unpleasant surprises on the trail. Alongside your DEET free repellent and water resistant sunscreen, pack a tick removal tool like the TickKey, a small first aid kit, and after bite relief for the mosquito bites that inevitably slip through. Bring enough repellent and sunscreen for the full duration of your trip plus a little margin, since running out miles from the trailhead is not an option. Travel sized bottles keep your pack light while ensuring you can reapply throughout each day. Organizing these essentials into a dedicated pouch means you can find them quickly when you need them, whether that is at a sunny overlook or a buggy campsite at dusk. Think ahead, pack smart and you’re whole crew will agree that “Outside is Better” with YAYA.
Leave no trace, protect the wild
The best outdoor enthusiasts protect the places they love, and your choice of products is part of that. Our reef-safe mineral sunscreens will not harm the coral reefs in the ocean, and our plant-based repellents avoid the harsh synthetic chemicals that can linger in sensitive ecosystems. Packing clean, thoughtfully made protection aligns with leave no trace principles and keeps the wilderness pristine for the next group of adventurers. When you return home, restock efficiently and sustainably with our refills and value packs collection, and protect your home base between trips with our yard and outdoor pest control collection. For families adventuring together, our baby and kids bug repellent collection ensures even the youngest hikers are comfortable and protected on every trail. No matter where you enjoy the great outdoors, YAYA has you covered with eco-conscious, natural and smart outdoor protection that is kind to people, pets and planet.
