Of all the bloodsucking parasites, leeches are probably my least favorite.  You’ve got to touch their weird slimy bodies to detach them and there’s usually a lot of blood involved.  But, because a lot of the waters I swim in while camping often have leeches, removing leeches is something I’ve learned to deal with.

Ticks love tall grasses, piles of leaves and thick brush.  If your campsite has any of these, then it’s likely there are ticks lurking.  Ticks can’t jump but they can get on you as you walk around camp. Well-groomed campsites probably don’t have many ticks.  However, you can get ticks on you during hikes and

As much as I love camping, I completely understand why some people hate camping.  Some people simply don’t take pleasure in unplugging and connecting with nature. Even if you do like nature, it takes a lot of knowledge to camp successfully.  But, if you’ve tried camping and hate it, don’t give up right away.  A