Fend Insect Repellent Wins Gold at the Bounty Parents Awards 2025

Australia's family travel essential, Fend Insect Repellent, has taken out Gold for Best Travel Product at the Bounty Parents Awards 2025 with its 50ml Travel Pump.

Compact, family-friendly, and designed for on-the-go adventures, the award-winning Travel Pump keeps mozzies away for up to 14 hours. It also repels sandflies, midges, ticks, leeches, and wasps, giving families the freedom to explore confidently, whether camping, bushwalking, or heading overseas.

"Winning Gold at the Bounty Parents Awards is an incredible honour and recognition of the care we put into developing a safe and effective repellent for the whole family," said Joern Packross from Fend. "As the only insect repellent in Australia that can be used from as young as 2 months old, the Travel Pump is about peace of mind — parents can pack it knowing their children are protected wherever their adventures take them."

This win adds to Fend's growing list of industry accolades, including:

• Editors' Choice & Bronze in the Clean + Conscious Awards (Personal Care category)
• Silver in Mum Central's 2025 Best Kids Product of the Year
• Finalist in the Naturally Good 2025 Awards

Why FEND is a Safer, Smarter Choice 

• DEET-Free - Formulated with IR3535®, a gentler active approved by WHO and CDC with the same efficacy as DEET
• Clinically Proven - Lab-tested for up to 14 hours of full protection from mozzies. Also repels sandflies, midges, ticks, leeches, and wasps.
• Safe for All - Suitable from age 2+ months, including pregnant and breastfeeding women 
• Hypoallergenic - Dermatologist tested 
• Travel Friendly - Compact 50ml bottles ideal for carry-ons and day trips 
• Sustainable - Reef friendly formula

The FEND 50ml Travel Pump is available online at fend.au and through selected Australian pharmacies, and online at Chemist Warehouse or on Amazon. RRP: 50ml Travel Pump - $19.95.

About FEND: 

FEND was born out of a mission to provide a safe, effective, and lasting solution for families seeking all-day protection from insects without compromising health or comfort. Our founders recognized a gap in the market for an insect repellent that offers long-lasting protection while being free from DEET, a common chemical ingredient known for its potential irritants and environmental impact. Determined to fill this gap, we crafted FEND as Australia's longest-lasting DEET-free repellent, made to provide 14 hours of powerful defence in a gentle, non-oily formula. 

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