How to Stay Safe From Ticks on Trail!

*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's my fav) by clicking here: https://drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside If you've seen the news you know this tick season is the worst in a decade. As hikers and backpackers we are particularly vulnerable to tick bites, and therefore tick-borne illnesses. In this video I'll show you everything you can do to prevent a tick bite, how to check yourself for ticks, what to do if a tick is on you, and what to do if you think you might have a tick-borne illness. Guide to where different types of ticks are in the US, and how to identify them: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alpha-gal-syndrome/in-depth/tick-species/art-20546861 Lyme disease symptoms checklist: https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-disease-symptom-checklist/ Great resource for preventing tick-born illnesses in dogs: https://www.idexxpethealth.com/articles/tick-borne-diseases-in-dogs-on-the-rise Intro: 00:00 What to do to prevent tick bites: 0:43 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 3:15 How to treat your clothes with permethrin: 4:08 Tips for doing a tick check: 5:45 What to do if you find a tick on your body: 7:54 Symptoms of tick borne illnesses: 11:11 The tick bite prevention step that is often ignored: 12:27 Outro: 14:12 Gear in this video - Sawyer Permethrin: https://rei.pxf.io/Pz4J3e Tick Key: https://rei.pxf.io/X42Zro Tweezers: https://alnk.to/614mFGV Acrylic mirror: https://rei.pxf.io/3kmORK My usual backpacking gear - Nemo Hornet Elite 1p Tent: https://rei.pxf.io/xLPGgy LiteAF ECOPAK 46L Pack: https://liteaf.com/product/ecopak-eplx-46l-curve-full-suspension/?ref=10796 ZenBivy Quilt: https://alnk.to/5FeE1x7 ZenBivy Sleeping Pad: https://alnk.to/fwv4Xef ZenBivy Fast Sheet: https://alnk.to/eDVi39T Pillow: https://alnk.to/aARRupp Bottle Rocket by Gossamer Gear: https://alnk.to/btq0S3y Shoulder Strap Pocket: https://alnk.to/aAPM3wW Outdoor Vitals 1/8" Closed Cell Foam Pad: https://alnk.to/c09vB5i Exped 1.5 Sleeping Pad: https://rei.pxf.io/KBzRvz Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: https://rei.pxf.io/nXzQ5M M!GO Water Bottle: https://alnk.to/2QAwkwn Soto Windmaster Stove: https://rei.pxf.io/3J3Nvn Toaks Pot (750ml): https://rei.pxf.io/MA1L7n Toaks Long Handled Spork: https://rei.pxf.io/VxqKqa Nitecore Power Bank: https://alnk.to/cwTMxN0 Gerber Dime: https://rei.pxf.io/XmDRP4 LuminAID Lantern: https://rei.pxf.io/WymzjG Kula Cloth: https://alnk.to/2jPgvsQ Garmin InReach Mini 2: https://rei.pxf.io/DyrN7a SamBob Pride Hoodie: ​​https://alnk.to/31uiqMQ Pagosa Fireside Camp Slippers: https://rei.pxf.io/PO3gLX Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from the affiliate links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content! Miranda Goes Outside merch is now for sale! Get yours here: https://www.mirandagoesoutside.com/ Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! 💚 If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: https://www.patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside The Miranda Goes Outside crew: Producer: Rainer Golden Editor: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Editor: Doug Linstedt Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda This video was filmed and edited by Rainer Golden with additional editing by Doug Linstedt. Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: https://www.instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@rei Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside! How to Avoid Ticks When Hiking and Backpacking! #backpacking #summer #hiking #camping #ticks #insects #2026 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside