DEET-free bug spray that really works  / 3 oz (bottle) or 12 wipes (pouch)

Kinfield Golden Hour is the only bug spray we carry. When you come across an “it’s the only one of its kind that we carry” situation with us, it’s a sure sign of two things: a) this is an extraordinary product, and b) it’s really hard to make something that does what it does — and does it well.

Golden Hour is DEET-free, instead relying on a specific strain of Indonesian citronella to repel mosquitoes. And repel it does: Kinfield has invested in independent trials with an entomology lab to ensure efficacy against the specific mosquito variety, Aedes Aegypti, that’s most widespread in the US and tends to be a vector for mosquito-borne illnesses. Members of our team also put it to the test in Hawaii and Mexico and found it delightfully effective.

It smells lovely, too, in a refreshing departure from the noxious bug sprays you may remember from your childhood. Instead, it warms your skin with a vanilla-citrus scent that you’ll actually be glad to spray on before venturing out into the beautiful, buggy world knowing that those mosquitoes won’t turn to you for their snacking needs.

As you might imagine, there’s a great story behind this product. Read all about it in Dara’s interview with Kinfield’s founder, Nichole, on our blog.

Note: Golden Hour is now available in the form of easy-to-use, perfect-for-travel wipes, too. Each bag contains 12 individually packaged wipes made of plant fiber.