Quick Tip: Easy Cowboy-style Coffee
An easy way to make Cowboy-style coffee without the muss and chewy grounds by using a coffee filter sachet. Read More …
Category: Quick Tips
Some quick tips and ideas to make outdoor pursuits a little more efficient.
Quick Tip: Psuedo Deadman Anchors
Deadman anchors are the way to secure a shelter in soft sand or snow. But there is a happy medium between a true deadman anchor and hoping your stakes hold. Read More …
Quick Tip: Baking Soda and Vinegar for stains
Nasty dirt, oils, sweat, and salt in your outdoor clothing and gear? Grab some white vinegar and baking soda! Read More …
Quick Tip: LNT Rule of Thumb for Animal Photos
A literal rule of thumb for gauging if you are too close to an animal for photo taking. Read More …
Quick Tip: Backcountry Slushies
Hiking in the glorious alpine terrain? See some snow banks? Time to make a backcountry slushy! Read More …
Quick Tip: Water bottle leveler
An easy way to make sure the ground is level. Something showed to me when taking crew leader training for volunteer trail work. Read More …
Quick Tip: Estimating amount of daylight left
A quick and dirty way of estimating the amount of daylight left for hiking, backpacking, skiing, etc. Read More …
Quick Tip: Propane adapter hose for a camp stove
Want the convenience of propane for camping but not deal with those (mainly) one-use green canisters? Get an adapter hose! Read More …
Quick Tip: Easy Bake Oven Post-Trip
Hot cinnamon rolls or warm danish for post-trip enjoyment? Why yes. Read More …
Quick Tip: Sun shield reflector for insoles
Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More …
Quick Tip: Pre-packaged winter meals
A quick way to make a meal for winter backpacking. Read More …
Quick Tip: Measuring distance with a lanyard
A quick and dirty way of estimating map mileage using a compass lanyard or similar sized string. Read More …
Quick Tips: Backpacking rules of thumb
A grab bag of some quick answers to some common questions I’ve answered over the years. Read More …
The fine art of the truck bivy
Maximize weekend time and camp near the trailhead. Do a truck bivy! Read More …
Quick Tip: Ziplock bag map cover
A simple and effective map cover to keep your printed maps protected while outdoors. Read More …
TBT Gear: Cheesecloth
TBT follow-up to my surprisingly popular article on Pecorino Romano cheese. How to keep all cheese even longer in the backcountry? Use some cheesecloth. Read More …
Quick Tip: Burning end of cord
A frayed piece of utility cordage? Here’s a very simple way to help prevent it from fraying further. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ammo boxes for caching
Caching food or other supplies for off-the-beaten trips or even convenience? Surplus ammo boxes are an inexpensive and easy way cache these supplies. Read More …