Ah, summer. The first taste of warmer weather brings all of the wonderful things that come with sunshine.
The smell of freshly-cut grass, sand, barbecues and rose.
But unfortunately with summer come a few unwelcome additions, top of which are mosquitoes.
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But they don’t have to ruin your parade.
Enter Fend’s best-selling 50mL Insect Repellent ($19.95), which recently won Gold at the Bounty Parents Awards 2025 for Best Travel Product.
Compact, family-friendly, and designed for on-the-go adventures, the award-winning Travel Pump keeps mozzies away for up to 14 hours.
It also repels sandflies, midges, ticks, leeches, and wasps, giving families the freedom to explore confidently, whether they are camping, bushwalking, or heading overseas.
“Winning Gold at the Bounty Parents Awards is an incredible honour and recognition of the care we put into developing a safe and effective repellent for the whole family,” Joern Packross from Fend tells Best Picks.
“As the only insect repellent in Australia that can be used from as young as two months old, the Travel Pump is about peace of mind — parents can pack it knowing their children are protected wherever their adventures take them.”
For those wondering just why Fend is such a fantastic choice for children and adults alike, you need only look at the product information.
Formulated with IR3535, it uses a gentler active that has been approved by WHO and the CDC to protect with the same efficacy as DEET — but not the chemicals.
The product has reportedly been lab-tested for up to 14 hours from mozzies.
It’s also suitable from two months plus, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Fend have dermatologically tested it so it is hypoallergenci and travel-friendly.
The product is also sustainable, insofar as it’s a reef-friendly formula.
Reviews online are glowing for Fend, and it has an impressive five-star rating.
“So great to find a repellent that actually works and doesn’t smell like toilet cleaner,” writes one shopper.
“Awesome product, works on my kids who used to suffer from terrible bites,” adds another.
A third says: “Non-sticky and smelly like other products. Works a treat”.
The $19.95 buy has also won a host of other awards, including Silver in Mum Central’s 2025 Best Kids’ Products of the Year anda finalist in the Naturally Good 2025 Awards.
It is available in a number of different sizes, whether you want a big bottle or travel-friendly option.
You can also purchase the product online at Chemist Warehouse.
Fend was born out of a mission to provide a safe, effective, and lasting solution for families seeking all-day protection from insects without compromising health or comfort.
The brand’s founders recognised a gap in the market for an insect repellent that offers long-lasting protection while being free from DEET, a common chemical ingredient known for its potential irritants and environmental impact.
Determined to fill this gap, they crafted Fend to be Australia’s longest-lasting DEET-free repellent, made to provide 14 hours of powerful defence in a gentle, non-oily formula.
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Please consult a professional before deciding whether this product is right for you.
