The best ways to defend against ticks when camping is to wear long pants or a pair of gators on the boots. Discover how to avoid ticks and check critical areas of the body when camping with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Richard Fields Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years. Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

Tags: Avoiding, Backpacking, camping, Ticks, Tips