Muskol Backcountry Insect Repellent

Muskol is a highly recognized insect repellent brand, particularly famous in Canada for its high concentration of DEET. The product was originally formulated in 1951 by Colonel Charlie Stewart, a Canadian outdoorsman who sought a more effective solution for the biting insects found in the northern woods. The formula gained a reputation for its potency and durability in extreme outdoor conditions, eventually becoming a household name for campers and hikers across North America.

Over the decades, the ownership of the Muskol brand has transitioned through various major consumer goods companies. Today, Muskol is owned by Energizer Holdings, Inc., an American multinational corporation. Despite the change in corporate ownership to a US-based entity, the brand maintains its 'Proudly Canadian' heritage, and manufacturing for the Canadian market typically remains localized to serve the specific regulatory and consumer needs of the region. The brand continues to focus on high-performance formulations designed for deep-woods protection against mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks.