Bad Weather under an Ultralight Tarp
Have you ever been caught in a vicious, windy, cold rainstorm? It can more dangerous and less comfortable than being in a snow storm....
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Water is Heavy in Pack
This advice is primarily for hikers on established trails with good knowledge of their water sources. Fears tend to drive what we carry. The...
Read morePut Rocks on Tent Stakes
When setting up a shelter, I pick a location where there are rocks. Rocks can be used to add support to lightweight stakes. Push...
Read moreLosing your Titanium Tent Stakes
How many times have you lost a tent stake, the thin 6-inch titanium hook stakes to be precise? I live in the southeastern part...
Read moreHip Belt Pockets: Other Uses
This photo shows how a hiker is using his Hip Belt Pockets when not wearing his pack. He just slides his belt through the...
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