Mr. Rook and I have always felt that gear should support the hiker’s needs. Each hiker is different, thus what they need for their hike to be successful
Based off Liz Thomas’s wonderful gear chapter in Pacific Crest Trials, here’s a non-exhaustive list of suggested gear items for a Pacific Crest Trail...
ABC: How To Protect Yourself From Ticks And Mosquitoes As West Nile Risk Rises In California
Sacramento County confirms first West Nile–positive mosquito sample of the season near Tahoe Park, prompting reminders about outdoor pest and bite safety
Oxford Academic: Tick Bite Protection With Permethrin-Treated Summer-Weight Clothing
The number of tick bites received by individuals wearing either permethrin-treated or untreated summer clothing was compared during a controlled study.