Prevent Ticks EASILY with 2 Products + 5 Bonus Tips!

Ticks and mosquitos are seriously the worst. No matter where you are backpacking, hiking, or trail running you probably have to worry about ticks or mosquitos or both. Picaridin and Permethrin are the best way to prevent ticks and/or mosquitos. Both picaridin and permethrin are easy to use. In this video I’ll show you how to use both picaridin and permethrin, as well as how to mix your own permethrin for gear and clothing using Martin’s Permethrin 10, which can save you a lot of money.

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⚙Gear Links⚙
-Sawyer Pre-mixed Permethrin: https://amzn.to/3se6z5R
-Martin’s Permethrin 10 Concentrate: https://amzn.to/3kO5A8A
-Spray Bottle: https://amzn.to/3vSmoBO (I got mine at Tractor Supply and paid about $4 for it)
-Picaridin Lotion (4oz bottle): https://amzn.to/3Frdgaq
-Picaridin Lotion (large bottle with pump): https://amzn.to/3w9sJrp
-Fine Tipped Tweezers: https://amzn.to/383Jaxr
-Sun Hoodie: https://amzn.to/3vQgbGr
-Budget Hiking Pants:
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  -Wrangler.com: https://bit.ly/38YiGgX

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🔖Bookmarks🔖
0:00 Intro
0:38 Permethrin
1:46 How to mix your own permethrin for gear & clothing
2:32 How to treat your clothing and gear with Permethrin
4:42 Treating your tent with Permethrin
5:19 Picaridin
6:29 How I apply Picaridin lotion
7:12 Bonus Tips

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