Merino wool, the extremely soft fabric found in socks and baselayers is extremely popular among outdoor enthusiasts. It’s extremely comfortable, warm, moisture wick, breathable, and the Anti-microbial properties of Merino Wool allows you to wear merino wool for extended periods of time. So: How Often Should You Wash Merino Wool?… Read More »How Often Should You Wash Merino Wool?
When mother nature throws a winter curveball, a lightweight down jacket or sleeping bag can get you through even the harshest winter weather. You really can’t beat the weight to heat ratio of down winter gear, but not all down is the same. Most jackets and sleeping bags fall in… Read More »How Warm Is 600 Fill Down?
Hopping in the pool is the perfect way to cool down in the summer, but can it also help kill ticks? Do ticks die in chlorine swimming pools? A tick will not die in a chlorine swimming pool. Although ticks can’t swim, they can survive underwater for a very long… Read More »Do Ticks Die In Chlorine Swimming Pools?
We’ve all been warned to watch out for ticks, but we rarely hear how a tick gets on your body. There are lots of myths surrounding ticks. They don’t fly, can’t jump and don’t fall down from trees. So How Do Ticks Get On Your Body? Ticks wait in tall… Read More »How Does a Tick Get On You and Burrow into Skin?
You don’t have to be a hiker or outdoorsman to get bit by a tick. A short walk through the woods is all it takes. They wait in tall grass, for the first warm body they can bite. What if you get bit by a tick without realizing it? Do… Read More »Do Ticks Fall Off On Their Own?
Have you heard that ticks fall down from trees, jumping on unsuspecting people? This is a very common myth that couldn’t be farther from the truth. No ticks can’t fall down or jump from trees to land on you. They’re lazy parasites waiting in tall grass for their meal ticket… Read More »Do Ticks Fall Down From Trees?
There’s really nothing you can do when hiking through tick infested areas. You can wear the right clothing, use bug spray and soak everything in permethrin and still end up with ticks on your clothes. So what can you do about it? Do Ticks Die in The Washer and Dryer?… Read More »Do Ticks Die In The Washer and Dryer?
An innocent walk through the woods could result in ticks hitchhiking their way back to your home. Latching onto clothing or your dog’s fur is never fun, but there’s nothing worse than finding ticks in your house. What would you do if you found ticks living in your carpet? Most… Read More »Can Ticks Live In Carpet?
I’ve often wondered why experts recommend showering after hiking through tick infested areas and why does it reduces your risk of getting infected with tick borne illness. It’s obviously easier to check your body without clothes, but do ticks wash off in the shower? According to the CDC showering after… Read More »Do Ticks Wash Off In The Shower?
After a long hike in the woods you might end up with a few unwanted house guests. If you’re not careful you’ll end up with ticks hitching a ride on your clothes. This leads to the question “How Long Do Ticks Stay On Clothes?”. Ticks can only survive for short… Read More »How Long Can Ticks Live on Clothing?
