Keeping Ticks at Bay on the Continental Divide
[Preparing] for a great hike involves planning–even down to the smallest details. While some areas of the US have more ticks than others, ticks live in all of the lower 48, and it’s important not to overlook these small parasitic arachnids in your hiking preparations.
Before setting out on your adventure, familiarize yourself with the tick species that may be present in your area–the CDC has excellent tick distribution and surveillance information.
Continue reading to learn more, written by the Continental Divide Coalition.
스쿼드에서
스쿼드 멤버와 앰배서더부터 브랜드 파트너와 소이어 팀에 이르기까지 다양한 커뮤니티와 캠프파이어 대화를 나눕니다.
미디어 언급
Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.
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Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.
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It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.
