Outdoor gear often comes with taped seams but what exactly are taped seams? Taped seams are a type of seam used in clothing and outdoor gear that involves sealing the stitching with waterproof...
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I was new to hiking and a friend of mine recommended a nearby trail. He said he liked the trail because there were some spots where you had to do some scrambling. I didn't know what that meant but...
If you're loading up your backpack for the first time, you might be wondering how to attach a sleeping bag to a backpack. As luck would have it, there are a bunch of ways you can do this. Here...
Do Bear Bells Work?: Effective Wildlife Deterrent or Outdoor Myth?
Bear bells are sold all over the place and I've certainly seen them on some of the trails out West. But do bear bells work or are they just another way for companies to make money off our...
I once paid to have an old jacket waterproofed and was sent into sticker shock. On that day, I decided I'd learn how to waterproof a jacket, a backpack, my shoes, and any other piece of gear that...
I was in the military for six years and did quite a bit of "hiking" while I was serving. I've also done a lot of hiking in my personal life, so I feel I can answer the question of, are military...