HOW TO AVOID TICKS AND THE DISEASES THEY CARRY
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND MITIGATING THE THREAT OF THESE DISEASE-CARRYING PARASITES
Hikers, campers, anglers, farmers and pretty much anyone else who routinely spends time outdoors during the summer months will eventually encounter ticks. These blood-feeding parasites can be active year-round, but it’s during the warmer months that we humans are most likely to stumble through their habitats and thereby present ourselves as their next meal.
See the full article by Phillip Meeks here.
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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?
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In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.
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For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.
