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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16

Nova Scotia Resident Finds Relief in $129.99 Alvantor 6-Foot Screen Tent After Repellents Fail

Updated

Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16

Nova Scotia Resident Finds Relief in $129.99 Alvantor 6-Foot Screen Tent After Repellents Fail

1 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16

$129.99 bought the author a bug-free outdoor shelter in Nova Scotia after years of failed attempts with picaridin, lemon eucalyptus and other repellents that still left painful bites.
The 6x6-foot Alvantor pop-up screen tent opens from a 43-inch disc in under 30 seconds, fits two chairs comfortably and uses fine mesh plus a UPF 50+ roof to block insects and sun.
At under 10 pounds, the tent is easy to carry but vulnerable in gusty weather, so it needs stakes, guylines or sandbags and should not be left unattended.
For picnics, camping and seaside stops, the setup let the couple sit in the breeze and watch insects bounce off the mesh instead of landing on exposed skin.

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