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Gaiters are an essential accessory designed to shield your lower legs from various elements encountered on the trail. However, choosing the right type of gaiters is key, as the needs of hikers and trail runners differ. In this article, we will compare hiking gaiters and running gaiters, highlighting their distinct features and helping you strike the perfect balance between lightweight design and reliable protection.

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Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, while snake bites can be venomous and potentially life-threatening. To safeguard yourself against these hazards, incorporating protective gear such as leg gaiters, anti-tick gaiters and snake gaiters from Pike Trail can significantly reduce the chances of bites and keep you safe during your outdoor adventures. As well as leg and snake gaiters, we will dive into the protective tick-repellent called permethrin.
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When it comes to hiking in the great outdoors, it's important to take precautions to protect yourself from potential hazards. One of these hazards that hikers may face is encountering venomous snakes. While snake bites are relatively rare, they can be incredibly dangerous and potentially life-threatening. One way to help protect yourself from snake bites while hiking is to wear snake gaiters.
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Foraging is a skill that allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wild food for the majority of the year. Learning to explore wild areas, from local parks to national wilderness, is reason enough to be foraging. Being able to eat what you find and, in some cases, preserve the flavor of the season for weeks or months, who could pass that up? Find out why Foraging has exploded as a new hobby and how to do it right.
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