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Lyme Disease's worst enemy?
It might be foxes. One more reason to like these awesome little critters https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/02/science/ticks-lyme-disease-foxes-martens.html?ref=todayspaper Interesting. Thanks for sharing. It is interesting. This is the first year we have noticed so many ticks...
What is your bug solution?
I am a little bewildered by the options out there for keeping bugs away in a tarp. I was initially looking for something that I could transition between a ground tarp and...
Hiking Lost Coast Trail, C.A
Hey hey fellow packers, I'm new to backpacking and am unbelievably excited to get started on a 24 mi. trip along the Lost Coast Wilderness Area in Humboldt County. It begins in...
Tick paralysis
Another reason to hate the little jerks. I thought I was fairly informed on tick diseases but this one is new to me. If your dog starts displaying weakness in the hind...
Where have you got tick bites?
I got a tick on my stomach, one in front of my shoulder, and one in back of my shoulder. If I would remove my shirt each day and examine myself, I...
Big sur
I'm planning on an overnighter to the Big Sur/Ventana Wilderness area in the end of April. Never been there before. I've that the trails are some what overgrown, lots of poison oak...
Best Backpacking dog breed
Looking for a good trail buddy for solo trips. Im not looking for a long hair dog. Good temperament and friendly with kids is a must. I have always liked boxers but...
Why are Vest style straps so comfortable?
So, I recently bought a Yar Gear 38L mountain drifter and am amazed at how comfortable the straps are. These vest style straps have minimal cushioning compared to say a MLD Prophet....
Help me choose a tarp
In 2018 I SOBOed the PCT. My shelter was a Zpacks hexamid solo, with the net floor. At 15 ounces including guys, stakes, and stuff sack, it served my needs, but every...
New 'Compact' Trailstar
I am not sure why anyone would go for the Cricket tarp over the SoloMid. < I am not sure why anyone would go for the Cricket tarp over the SoloMid. Cricket...
Camping with my tarp and bivy
Same for me Jerry.. also if the sun is blazing I will pitch my tarp high up.. for some shade.. as I did on this trip. I used to dabble with some...
New tick repellent in the pipeline?
This is encouraging... https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/10/health/tick-mosquito-repellant-nootkatone.html Do bears like grapefruit? article from 2011: https://www.npr.org/2011/04/18/135468567/repelling-bugs-with-the-essence-of-grapefruit Nootkatone is a natural ingredient safe enough to eat, found in grapefruit, Fresca and Squirt sodas, and perfumes. Supposed...
Tick Twister
An interesting tool for removing embedded ticks.Tick Twister I have somthing simliar from REI, but without the twisty part. Wade, Have you tried it (or the REI one)? I'm wondering about the...
Mosquito Beater?
Greetings! I recognize that the bane of many backpackers is our "friend," the mosquito. I know that they serve a useful purpose, be we all know that they're annoying. When I backpack,...
Modifying a Thermacell Mosquito Repeller for High Elevation Use
Info in next post. I'm a bit late in posting this (peak mosquito season is ending for some areas), but I hope this is useful to others. Thermacell mosquito repellers have a...
Trail Maintenance Forum?
Are there any forums that discuss trail maintenance or building? I'm particularly interested in the maintenance aspect. I'm talking about everything from loppers, to motorized trimmers, chainsaws, methods to carry fuel, herbicide,...
Trail Maintenance Forum?
Are there any forums that discuss trail maintenance or building? I'm particularly interested in the maintenance aspect. I'm talking about everything from loppers, to motorized trimmers, chainsaws, methods to carry fuel, herbicide,...
Best solution for wind and tick/bug protection
I'm writing this on behalf of adventurous friends in Russia who are looking for shelter ideas for groups of 2-3 people. The primary problems to resolve are wind protection in tundra areas...
DEET concentration effectiveness?
At the risk of losing 0.50 of my BPL ranking for citing Backpacker magazine here (just kidding), the June issue at page 87 reports that they found from their testing there was...
Looking to go lighter still
Tjaard Here is a spreadsheet of where I want to be with my gear and what I'd take on an average trip. The red cells show gear (not acquired yet) that will...
