If your last outdoor adventure was filled with buzzing, biting, scratching and burning, we have relief for you. All Terrain has a line of natural insect repellents, first aid products and sun protection developed by outdoor enthusiasts for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy your next outdoor adventure naturally, without all that scratching and swatting.

In 1996, Todd Hakanson, the founder of All Terrain, was on a hiking trip in Costa Rica when his DEET insect repellent started leaking in his backpack. When Hakanson saw the effect that DEET had on the fabric, he wondered about the effects the chemical was having on his skin. The findings from his research led him to develop an all natural insect repellent, Herbal Armor, which is DEET free. From that first product, All Terrain has developed a complete line of “natural remedies for outdoor enthusiasts.”

Voted “Best Gear of the Year” by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, Herbal Armor Insect Repellent is a DEET- free all natural defense against insects. Herbal Armor protects against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, ants, gnats and black flies and other insects. Clinically tested to be 100% effective for 2 hours, Herbal Armor is a blend of six essential natural oils. Sweat and water- resistant, Herbal Armor is perfect for active outdoor sports. It was even named “Top Bug Spray” by Reserve America in their 2006 Camping Gear Awards. Herbal Armor is also available in kids’ and pet formulas.

Proving that an all natural product can be effective, All Terrain’s line of all natural first aid helps when you get a little too adventurous. From Aloe Gel to Recovery Rub to Ditch The Itch creams and bars, these products help you heal and sooth naturally. First in line is the All Terrain Aloe Gel. It is paraben free, and protects cuts, burns and scrapes while relieving dry, cracked and chapped skin. The aloe vera promotes healing while stimulating healthy tissue growth.

When you hit he trail a little too hard, relieve your sore muscles with All Terrain’s Recovery Rub. With an active ingredient of menthol, Recovery Rub temporarily relieves sore muscles and joint pain. With sweet clover and cinnamon in the mix, no one around you will be offended by the smell.

Do you remember the old saying “leaves of three let it be?” Well if not you may have just wandered into a patch of poison ivy. The good news is that All Terrain has a product to help with the itching. Ditch The Itch bar and Ditch The Itch cream provide soothing relief from poison oak, ivy and sumac. The Ditch The Itch products also help relieve minor skin irritations such as rashes and dry skin.

We all know what too much exposure to the sun will do to our skin. All Terrain has high performance sunscreen that will protect us from the sun’s damaging rays. Tested by climbers in the Himalayans, All Terrain’s Terrasport SPF 30 performs under extreme conditions. All of us have been told that we need protection from UVA and UVB rays. While the UVB rays burn the skin, the UVA rays contribute to skin cancer. All Terrain’s sun protection products provide both UVA and UVB protection. The Terrasport is non-greasy and sweat-proof while the Aquasport has extra water resistance, great for swimming and canoeing.

Don’t just protect yourself; give your kids and pets complete protection also. All Terrain has a full range of products for your “little adventurer” and “faithful companion.”

All Terrain not only provides “natural remedies for outdoor enthusiasts,” they are also environmentally conscious. Their products are all natural and their packaging is recycled, recyclable or biodegradable. All Terrain’s ultimate goal is to operate at “net zero” consumption. They also promote environmental conservation for future generations and help increase awareness on environmental issues.

All Terrain is working to develop new products so we can all enjoy the great outdoors naturally. Want more information on how you can enjoy your next outdoor adventure naturally? On Saturday, July 24th, a representative from All Terrain will be at the Mast General Store Annex in Valle Crucis from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. She will be well stocked with samples, brochures and all the All Terrain information you need. For more information call the Mast General Store Annex at 828-963-6511 or e-mail your questions to takeitoutside@live.com.