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Hydropel vs. BodyGlide Liquified Powder
Is Hydropel really as good as all the hype? I’m sure you’ve all read about it like I have and probably wondered if it’s really as good as everyone says it is, and more importantly, whether it’s worth...
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Making Denatured Alcohol User Friendly
Something I get asked a lot is “why is the denatured alcohol you use in your stove burning video green?” Well the simple answer is so that I can see it more easily, but there are other reasons why I...
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Gear Lists – Not Just For Gram Weenies!
For reasons unknown to me, a lot of backpackers think that making a detailed gear list is the sign of an ultralight fanatic or that you’ve crossed over to the UL darkside and become a dreaded gram...
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Planning for Unplanned Hikes
Do you ever get the sudden urge to just hit the trail and get going? No planning or gear gathering, just get up and go because the weather is nice and you ‘need’ to get outside. I do, more than you’d...
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EasyKlips Make DIY Tarps Much Easier
Like many of you I love sleeping under a tarp when I go backpacking. The benefits of being able to travel light are obvious plus there’s added bonus feeling of getting closer to my surroundings –...
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How to Tame That Noisy Hydration Bladder
One of my pet peeves about using a hydration bladder system inside any of my packs is the annoying sloshing sound caused by the water moving around inside the bladder. If I’m walking or backpacking...
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Roundup of My Posts on LifeHacker.com
It’s always great to see other popular sites picking up my content and helping to spread the word about hacking gear, DIY projects, and general outdoor tips and tricks. One of the most popular sites...
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The Amazing Flex O Loc Key Ring
I’m always on the lookout for gear improvements. Whether it’s a better backpack, shelter, jacket, or even something as small as a keyring – I’m comparing and analyzing. As it turns out, so are many of...
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How to Dye a Ripstop Nylon Backpack
There has been a lot of discussion on backpacking forums and other hiking blogs about the subject of how to dye a (coated) ripstop nylon backpack or whether it can even be done. I love a detailed...
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Easy Open Hack for DIY Single Use Antibiotic Packs
The DIY Single Use Antibiotic Packs article I published in June of 2011 is by far the most popular post on my blog. It has been shared, pinned, referenced, and republished over and over again because...
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