Posted on August 6, 2025
How to Wash a Waterproof Jacket Without Ruining It: The Complete Guide
Outdoor GearHow to Wash and Maintain Your Waterproof Jacket Without Damaging It We’ve all been there, right? You’ve invested in a fantastic waterproof jacket—your shield against storms and a must-have for every adventure. But a few seasons in, it’s starting to look a little grimy, and the idea of tossing it in the washing machine sends
Posted on July 28, 2025
Field Gear Repair: Your Ultimate Guide to Fixing Tears On The Go
Hiking & Activities . Outdoor GearTrailside Triage: Your Ultimate Guide to Repairing Gear Tears in the Field There’s an immutable law for anyone who spends considerable time in the backcountry: eventually, your gear will rip. Perhaps it’s a pesky branch snagging your tent fly, a jagged rock tearing your backpack, or simply the plain wear and tear of adventuring. A
Posted on July 28, 2025
Outdoor Knife Sharpening: Your Ultimate Guide to a Razor-Sharp Edge
Hiking & Activities . Outdoor GearThe Edge of Survival: Master Your Outdoor Knife Sharpening Safely and Effectively Out there in the great big world, your knife is not only a tool; it’s a part of you, a companion that can provide protection, prepare meals, or even save lives. A dull knife, however? Not only is it unproductive – it’s actually
Posted on July 20, 2025
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
Posted on July 19, 2025 (Updated on July 28, 2025)
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
Posted on July 11, 2025 (Updated on July 18, 2025)
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