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 …
Some quick tips and ideas to make outdoor pursuits a little more efficient.
Nasty dirt, oils, sweat, and salt in your outdoor clothing and gear? Grab some white vinegar and baking soda! Read More …
A literal rule of thumb for gauging if you are too close to an animal for photo taking. Read More …
Hiking in the glorious alpine terrain? See some snow banks? Time to make a backcountry slushy! Read More …
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 …
A quick and dirty way of estimating the amount of daylight left for hiking, backpacking, skiing, etc. Read More …
Want the convenience of propane for camping but not deal with those (mainly) one-use green canisters? Get an adapter hose! Read More …
Hot cinnamon rolls or warm danish for post-trip enjoyment? Why yes. Read More …
Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More …
A quick way to make a meal for winter backpacking. Read More …
A quick and dirty way of estimating map mileage using a compass lanyard or similar sized string. Read More …
A grab bag of some quick answers to some common questions I’ve answered over the years. Read More …
Maximize weekend time and camp near the trailhead. Do a truck bivy! Read More …
A simple and effective map cover to keep your printed maps protected while outdoors. Read More …
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 …
A frayed piece of utility cordage? Here’s a very simple way to help prevent it from fraying further. Read More …
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 …
Make a guyline tensioner out of pull tab from a can. Light, cheap and easy to use. Read More …
Empty glucose test strip containers for diabetes work well for misc. hiking, camping, backpacking and even geocaching storage. Read More …