Don’t Get Lost: How to Care for Your Compass & Test its Accuracy
Hiking & Activities . Outdoor GearYour Compass: More Than a Needle – How to Make Your Lifeline True A dedicated hiker, backpacker, and outdoorsman, I’ve learned one thing the hard way: gear is only as good as the care you provide it. And when we’re discussing navigation, few pieces of gear are as absolutely essential, yet as commonly neglected, as
Your Complete Guide to Cleaning Hiking Poles After a Rainy Hike
Hiking & Activities . Outdoor GearShake Off the Mud: Your Complete Guide to Cleaning Hiking Poles After a Rainy Hike As a person who’s followed hundreds of miles of sloppy trails and sloshed through the stuff, I know the feeling. There is something deeply thrilling about a rainy, rowdy hike – the sensation of boots pulling into the mud, the
Headlamp Battery Life: Pro Guide to Extending Your Rechargeable Lumens
Outdoor GearStretch Your Lumens: The Pro’s Guide to Extending Your Rechargeable Headlamp Battery Life There’s just no replacement for the excitement of stepping outside into a black trail, turning on your headlamp, and watching a wide beam cut through the night. Whether you’re ascending a rocky trail, getting ready to camp in the dark, or just
Post-Trip Protocol: Your Guide to Drying Camping Gear & Preventing Mold
Hiking & Activities . Outdoor GearThe Post-Trip Protocol: Drying Your Camping Gear to Prevent Mold That feeling when you pack up a wet campsite is the worst. The sopping gear goes into its bag, then into the car, and eventually, into your garage. What you do next matters. If you leave the gear wet for too long, you risk mold
Backcountry Repair Kit: Your Essential Guide to On-Trail Gear Fixes
Outdoor GearBuilding Your Backcountry Gear Repair Kit: An Essential for Every Trip Imagine being deep in the backcountry as dusk settles and a cold wind picks up. Suddenly, you hear a tear. Whether it’s your tent, jacket, or sleeping pad, a small equipment problem can quickly ruin your trip. Having a gear repair kit isn’t just
Dehydrated Food Storage: Pro Guide for Long-Term Adventure Meals
Hiking & Activities . Outdoor Gear . StorageMaster the Long Haul: Your Pro Guide to Storing Dehydrated Food for Legendary Adventures Imagine this: You’re miles from the nearest town, out in the backcountry, and you pull out a homemade, perfectly preserved dinner from your pack. No heavy cans holding you back, no delicate store-bought packets – just delicious, ultralight sustenance. This isn’t