Archive for August, 2008
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The Royal Robbins High Ridgetrail Zip-On Pants
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
The Royal Robbins High Ridgetrail Zip-On Pants are versatile enough for hiking, travelling or just kicking around camp. The lightweight nylon Cordura fabric is abrasion-resistant and fast-drying, yet silky smooth.
Patagonia Spectre Pullover – Hardshell Jacket
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
You can take this jacket everywhere for protection, just tuck the halfpound Patagonia Spectre Pullover in your pack and you won’t even know it’s there-until the skies open, that is.
Matches, Matches and More Matches
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Always bring lots and lots of matches. Keep them in waterproof containers and place them in various places in your backpack and pocket to make sure the you don’t either lose them or that they get wet.
Make A Great Inexpensive Camp Stove Windscreen
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
You can make a great inexpensive windscreen out of a piece of 10-inch aluminum flashing.
Keeping Cool At Night Outdoors – Camping
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Facing a sultry night outdoors?
Here’s how and where to pitch your tent to keep cool. Camp low Hilltop views are tempting, but valleys often hold lower nighttime temps.
Arc’teryx Alpha Comp Hoody – Hard /Soft Hybrid Shell Jacket
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Technically, the Alpha Comp Hoody jacket isn’t a hardshell, nor is it a softshell. In fact, it combines softshell and hardshell fabrics into one to make a comfortable all-season jacket. The shoulders and top of the arms are waterproof and breathable, while the rest of the body is Schoeller Dynamic, a durable stretch-woven material used in the best softshells.
Helly Hansen Storm Jacket – Hard Shell Jacket
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Marmot PreCip Rim Jacket – Hard Shell Jacket
Monday, August 18th, 2008
The Marmot PreCip Jacket was one of our favourites for its light weight, breathability and decent price, but the hard shell Marmot Precip Rim jacket ups the ante for athletic adventures with a new slim cut and stretchy microporous fabric that’s even more breathable. Also added are taped and overcoated seams for extra waterproofing, and a stowable hood with a reflective strip. Worthy improvements all.
How To Repair Torn Mosquito Netting
Friday, August 15th, 2008
One little rip in your tent’s gauzy armor, and the bloodletting begins. Thwart biting bugs of all varieties by promptly fixing holes in your tent screens. Here’s how.
[1] If it’s a clean tear, sew it shut with nylon thread, using an overhand stitch.
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