Repair Shoe Seam Failure
Post by Will Rietveld, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador The biggest wear problem I have with hiking shoes and boots is seam failure. I like...
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How much fuel is in that can
From JJ Mathes Post from JERMMs Outside: I spent a weekend with four traditional backpackers in the woods of North Georgia. I planned for...
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What you use for a groundsheet under your shelter or under your sleeping bag depends on the ground surface. If the ground is fairly...
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It's no secret, I like fire and I'm always interested in hearing about, trying and using new types of fire starter & tinder, new...
Read moreUltralight Gloves for Bushwhacking
I do a lot of off-trail hiking, and I like to wear lightweight liner gloves for summer handwear. However, these two things are not...
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