Photography by Jason Spafford
Outdoor endeavors should be about embracing nature, not battling mosquitoes. Enter the Tiny Repel. Designed by the Shenzhen-based company Flextail—increasingly known for their multifunctional outdoor gear since 2015—this compact device serves as a mosquito repellent, light, and power bank.
Using DualRepel technology quickly creates a 30-foot mosquito-free zone (including horseflies), with an intelligent thermostat and auto shut-off for added safety. It operates in two modes: 10-hour protection in a 10-foot zone (Camp mode) and 7 hours in a 30-foot radius (Outdoor mode). The LED lantern provides adaptable lighting, and its 4,800 milliampere-hour battery functions as a power bank, boosting your phone. Portable, it weighs 5.2 ounces and measures 1.4 x 1.4 x 5.7 inches, attaching to ferromagnetic surfaces with its powerful magnet.
The Tiny Repel excels as a DEET-free mosquito repellent, lamp, and power bank, streamlining your outdoor gear. Its unobtrusive repellent technology emits vapors of prallethrin and meperfluthrin through heat-activated mats—odorless chemicals deemed safe for humans. Use a multi-tool or stick for mat removal. Using the light and repellent concurrently can slightly reduce usage time, a potential concern for longer journeys. When the battery runs low, the anti-mosquito function is prioritized, disabling the light.
$76 (includes 10 mats) | flextail.com
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2024 Issue.
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