To properly remove a tick that has bitten you, it is really important that you grasp it by the head and pull straight out with a steady motion. Otherwise, you risk the tick head getting left in your skin.
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Knowing how to make a fire in the rain is one of my favorite camping skills – and honestly, one of the most rewarding. There’s something incredibly satisfying about getting a fire going in a downpour when everyone else has given up. It makes rainy camping trips actually enjoyable instead of miserable, and yeah, it’ll
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Merino wool is an awesome material with great properties like wicking sweat away from your body, helping regulate body temperature and not smelling terrible after 20 minutes of hiking like synthetics. Considering that it comes from a specific breed of sheep, it’s no surprise that Merino wool costs more than factory-made synthetic materials.
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I’ve had a lot of ticks bite me over the years. You’d think I’d be used to it by now, but it still grosses me out to find a tick embedded in my skin. However, I have gotten better at removing ticks over the years.
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I’ve been using a Sawyer Mini water filter for over five years across countless camping trips, backpacking adventures, and family hikes. During that time, I’ve learned exactly what works, what doesn’t, and how to solve the most common frustrations people encounter with this popular filter. The Sawyer Mini is one of my go-to pieces of
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The first time I went backpacking as an adult, I figured that my regular flashlight would be fine. But I ask you: Have you ever tried going to the bathroom outside in the dark while holding a flashlight in your hands? I’ll leave the imagining of the logistics of digging a latrine, squatting, and toilet
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