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WRT DEET damaging synthetic materials, Picaradin is an alternative that is as effective but won't damage gear and less irritating to skin.
+1. Go for 20% Picaridin. FYI, neither DEET nor Picaridin are particularly effective against ticks, relative to Permethrin. I recommend treating clothies with Permethrin and skin with 20% Picaridin.