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How Long Does It Take To Hike 8 Miles?

  • by Justin
  • December 28, 2021December 28, 2021
  • Camping FAQ, Hiking FAQ

An 8 mile hike might seem like a lot for beginners, but it’s just a bare entry point for seasoned backpackers. Knowing how fast or slow you hike might not seem like a big deal, but it really helps with planning out a hike. You don’t want to get stuck… Read More »How Long Does It Take To Hike 8 Miles?

are tents safe in a thunderstorm?

Are Tents Safe In a Thunderstorm?

  • by Justin
  • May 1, 2021April 22, 2022
  • Camping FAQ, Gear FAQ, Hiking FAQ

A beautiful day can turn into a brutal thunderstorm in minutes. It doesn’t matter what the weatherman says, you can run into bad weather fast. What if you were camping in a tent? Are tents safe in a thunderstorm? Tents don’t necessarily attract lightning, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe… Read More »Are Tents Safe In a Thunderstorm?

What Is The Red Light For On a Headlamp?

  • by Justin
  • April 22, 2021April 22, 2021
  • Camping FAQ, Gear FAQ, Hiking FAQ

For such a simple product, headlamps have a ton of cool features. They have different colored bulbs, strobes and brightness settings. So why would you want a red light on your headlamp? It’s not just about looking cool. What is the red light for on a headlamp? The red light… Read More »What Is The Red Light For On a Headlamp?

Should a Compass Have an Air Bubble In It?

  • by Justin
  • April 16, 2021April 16, 2021
  • Camping FAQ, Gear FAQ, Hiking FAQ

Bubbles in your compass can really drive you crazy. It seems like a bubble has formed in every compass I’ve ever purchased. Why does it seem like every compass has an air bubble and does the bubble serve an actual purpose? Should a Compass Have an Air Bubble? A compass… Read More »Should a Compass Have an Air Bubble In It?

What Is The Purpose Of A Tent Footprint?

  • by Justin
  • April 15, 2021December 16, 2021
  • Camping FAQ, Gear FAQ, Hiking FAQ

Do I Really Need a Tent Footprint? I’ve heard that question countless times throughout the years. There’s lots of confusion over tent footprints. What do they actually do? What is The Purpose of a tent footprint? You don’t need a tent footprint, but it will help protect the bottom of… Read More »What Is The Purpose Of A Tent Footprint?

Do I Need Antibiotics After a Tick Bite?

  • by Justin
  • April 14, 2021April 14, 2021
  • Hiking FAQ

So you’ve been bitten by a tick and you don’t know what to do next. Should you go to the doctor to get on antibiotics? Don’t Panic! The risk of catching lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses is relatively low, but that doesn’t mean you should let your guard down.… Read More »Do I Need Antibiotics After a Tick Bite?

Can You Feel A Tick Bite?

  • by Justin
  • April 12, 2021April 14, 2021
  • Camping FAQ, Hiking FAQ

Most of us have brushed up against a tick at some point in our lives. They hide in tall grass waiting for the first warm body to grab on and bite. But just how painful are tick bites? Can you feel a tick bite? You probably won’t feel a tick… Read More »Can You Feel A Tick Bite?

Hot Water

Can Ticks Survive In Hot Water?

  • by Justin
  • March 3, 2021April 14, 2021
  • Camping FAQ, Hiking FAQ

Nobody wants to find a tick after spending time outdoors, but it will eventually happen. Killing them is easier said than done. They’re hardy creatures, living months/years without food, but can they survive a hot water bath? Will Ticks Die in Hot Water? Yes a tick will die in hot… Read More »Can Ticks Survive In Hot Water?

Bottle of Dish Soap

Does Dawn Dish Soap Kill Ticks? (Kind Of)

  • by Justin
  • March 3, 2021April 14, 2021
  • Camping FAQ, Hiking FAQ

Catching a tick early before they bite is always the best solution, but sometimes you need to find a way to kill them. I’ve heard that you can sprinkle a little bit of dawn dish detergent to kill ticks, but does it actually work? Does Dawn Dish Soap Kill Ticks?… Read More »Does Dawn Dish Soap Kill Ticks? (Kind Of)

Does Rubbing Alcohol Kill Ticks? (Kind Of)

  • by Justin
  • February 12, 2021April 14, 2021
  • Backpacking Skills, Camping FAQ, Hiking FAQ

It seems like everybody has their own favorite way to remove ticks. Burning them with a cigarette, smothering them with petroleum jelly, nail polish, and many other methods. I recently heard that rubbing alcohol can kill ticks, but does it actually work? Does Rubbing Alcohol Kill Ticks? Yes rubbing alcohol… Read More »Does Rubbing Alcohol Kill Ticks? (Kind Of)

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Hi, I’m Justin the owner, content manager and primary writer on TheHikingAuthority. I grew up in a small Ohio town just outside of Cleveland.  My parents started me off right and I’ve been camping/backpacking since before I could walk.

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