Thursday, March 08, 2018

Tick Hack #1- Mirror, Mirror

Yes. It is soon that time when the ticks awaken fully from their winter slumber to annoy, harass and sicken us both literally and figuratively.



Hack #1-Every camper, hiker, hunter and bushcrafter should throw grandmother's hand mirror in their kit. It does seem out of place within an outdoorsman's pack but the wider mirror's viewing area and longer handle certainly facilitates body searches, especially around the nether regions; groin, crotch and buttocks.

Ticks prefer warm and moist areas, many of which are difficult to search if you are alone. They also will attach on your "six" including calves, back of knees, behind ears and along hairline. For well endowed females under the breasts offer sanctuary as well as armpits for both sexes.

Yes - signalling mirrors can do the trick but require far more flexibility alone than most folks possess. Together the two can work in combination to view practically all one can offer. Granny mirrors are cheap at the dollar stores and, constructed of plastic, are very lightweight. One for your pack, one for home and one for the cottage.

Don't let a tick bite your "taint"!



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