2B Insect Repellent

Spring picnics operate under one important rule:
Pack for the weather you want - and bring a jacket for the weather you’ll probably get...

Blanket, lunch, hats, water, something for the inevitable grass stain and 2B for the outdoor kit.

Nothing complicated. Just a little preparation for a much better afternoon outside.

Sorted for spring!

The river.
The mountains.
The kind of view that makes you stop talking for a minute.

That’s what a South Island adventure should be remembered for.
If you’re heading somewhere known for sandflies, put 2B in the bag alongside the rest of your outdoor gear - and follow the directions on the label when using it.

Let the landscape be the main event.

The first warm evening of spring.
Dinner lasts a little longer. The chairs migrate outside. Nobody is in a hurry to go back indoors.

And that’s exactly how it should be.
As the outdoor season gets going again, put 2B back with the things you reach for before heading outside.

The best spring evenings are the ones where the evening itself is what you remember 😊

Every parent has their own version.

Ours goes something like this:
🧴 Sunscreen
💧 Water
🍎 Snacks
🩹 First aid kit
🧥 Something warm
🧢 Hats
🦟 Insect repellent
Because school holidays have a funny habit of turning a “quick outing” into an entire expedition.

River for the morning? Take the repellent.
Bush walk? Take the repellent.
Picnic? Take the repellent.
Kids disappearing into the long grass? Definitely take the repellent.

2B was created by a Kiwi family who wanted something natural that actually worked - and tested it in the very environments Kiwi families love exploring.
Keep the adventures.

Lose the unnecessary bites.

HAPPY WORLD ANIMAL DAY 🐴

Today is a good excuse to talk about one particular group of outdoor adventurers:
The four-legged ones.

Horse owners know that warm weather can mean more than just good riding conditions. Flies and biting insects can turn a peaceful paddock day into a very enthusiastic tail-swatting competition.

That's one reason 2B created a formula specifically for horses. It is designed for equine use, giving horse owners another option when insects become part of the daily routine.

Find out more - https://naturalinsectrepellent.nz/about/repellent-for-horses/

Daylight saving is well and truly here.
Which means suddenly there's enough daylight after work to say:
“Let's just go for a quick walk.”

And we all know how that goes.
Quick walk becomes a longer walk.
Longer walk becomes “should we grab dinner somewhere?”
And before you know it, you're watching the sun go down wondering why you didn't bring a jacket!

The extra daylight is one of the best things about spring in New Zealand.
More time for the beach, at the river, in the garden, or on the trails.

Just remember that the insects are making the most of those longer days too.

Pack the 2B.
Stay outside a little longer.

School holidays are coming.

Which means parents everywhere are quietly asking the same question:
“How are we going to keep them occupied?”

Fortunately, Nelson/Tasman isn't short of options:
Beach days
Bush walks
Rivers
Bike rides
Camping
Picnics
Exploring somewhere you've driven past a hundred times.

You don't need an elaborate itinerary.
Just get outside!

Horse riders know there's no such thing as a quick trip to the paddock.

You go out to check one thing.

Two hours later you've groomed someone, fixed a gate, filled a trough, had a chat and somehow acquired mud in places you didn't know existed.

Spring brings longer days, more riding and plenty of time outdoors.

Which is exactly how we like it.

2B for Horses is made for people who'd rather be outside than inside talking about being outside.

Dad's idea of a good day out?

Fishing rod packed.
Chilly bin sorted.
Coffee in the thermos.
Weather checked approximately 17 times.
And, naturally, enough gear to survive a three-day expedition when the plan was only to be gone for a few hours.
(because dads are very good at being prepared 😉)

This Father’s Day, here’s to the dads, stepdads, grandads and father figures who are always up for a fishing trip, camping weekend, horse ride, backyard job or “quick” walk that somehow turns into an all-day adventure.

Happy Father’s Day from 2B.

The family day pack has a lot to answer for:

Water bottles.
Snacks.
Jackets.
Plasters.
A mysteriously sticky object nobody will claim.

And somewhere at the bottom…
Hopefully insect repellent.

Spring means more spontaneous outdoor days, and having the basics packed before you leave can save a surprising amount of faffing around.

Especially when the kids have already spotted the river and are halfway there...

What are your plans for the spring season?