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Columbia Skien Valley Booney Hat review: a lightweight lid that protects against pests and the elements
By Pat Kinsella published
With a removeable face net, this broadbrim camping and hiking hat keeps the sun at bay and the mosquitoes away

Columbia Skien Valley Hoodie review: a baggy base layer with a lid, to deter insects and deflect the sun in camp and on the trails
By Pat Kinsella published
Part of Columbia’s Insect Shield Collection, this cool, hooded base layer is for wearing while walking, backpacking, camping and traveling in warm conditions

Columbia Skien Valley Shirt review: a light and breezy, insect-repelling, sun-deflecting hiking shirt
By Pat Kinsella published
Part of Columbia’s Insect Shield Collection, this lightweight, long-sleeved collared shirt is ideal for summer walking, backpacking, camping and tropical travel

What is Columbia's Insect Shield technology? And does it really work against biting bugs on the trail?
By Julia Clarke last updated
We speak to Columbia’s VP of Innovation to find out how the brand's Insect Shield gear protects people against mosquitoes, ticks, midges and more

What goes on first: bug spray or sunscreen? We find the answer
By Julia Clarke last updated
We ask our expert if it's bug repellent then sunscreen, or vice versa, that works best to keep your skin safe from the sun and insect bites

Hiker, 63, dies after being attacked by "stinging insects" on the trail
By Julia Clarke published
The hiker was part of a group of four that was attacked by the flying insects

Female hiker dies after being attacked by hornets on the trail
By Julia Clarke published
It's the second attack in the area in less than a week

Three hikers hospitalized after giant hornet attack in Taiwan
By Dave Golder published
New Taipei City Fire Department Fourth Brigade dispatch 15 vehicles and 32 firefighters to the scene
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