What's the best way to check for ticks after a hike?

[RustyPine17]

I love spending weekends hiking in the woods, but I always worry about ticks. What's your routine for checking yourself and your gear after a long hike?

 

[brianpa59]

I check every square inch of myself while taking a shower. And shake out my clothes and gear on a flat surface so I can see any critters to kill.

 

[MrMountMinsi]

those critters are nasty. they can get to places you would not think they are....I had advanced Lyme....not pleasant...

 

[cjcullom]

A tongue bath from the wife is best but shes rarely in the mood.
Touch is good but really doesnt get much of the back region. Those seed ticks are the worst and I find them usually once they have moved in like a section 8 inhabitant.....sucking on the free blood.
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