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Best shoes for Disney World? Crocs clogs
While preparing for 3 days of chasing the kids around the Walt Disney Wold parks in Florida recently, I thought I had a rather revolutionary idea: ditch the running shoes…
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Best shoes for Disney World? Crocs clogs
While preparing for 3 days of chasing the kids around the Walt Disney Wold parks in Florida recently, I thought I had a rather revolutionary idea: ditch the running shoes…
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Adventure Technology Exodus Superlight Carbon fiber bent shaft kayak paddle review
I am on a quest to find a flat water kayak paddle that is comfortable and produces minimal flutter with my unrefined paddle technique. Confluence Watersports was kind enough to…
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Astral V Eight kayak PFD / life jacket review
What is different about the Astral V Eight kayak life jacket is the variety of features designed to help the wearer stay cool.
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Skout Trailbar review: Organic Chocolate + Peanut Butter
A nice change of pace for a trail bar. Will definitely be in my rotation for easy, no-prep trail food.
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How to make a DIY gravity water filter for backpacking, camping, survival, emergency: MYOG
If you are looking for an ultra-light gravity water filter for backpacking, or a filter in case of a natural disaster, this easy DIY project is for you.
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How to make a DIY camping hammock underquilt from a sleeping bag
How to make a DIY camping hammock underquilt from a sleeping bag
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Birkhead Wilderness Hammock Hang gear report and pictures
The Birkhead Wilderness Hammock Hang was an informal gathering of folks from hammockforums.net 26-27 Feb, 2011
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How to make a DIY Poncho liner underquilt for a camping hammock: MYOG
How to make:camping hammock DIY Poncho liner underquilt MYOG
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How to make a DIY Asymmetrical hammock camping tarp: MYOG
This is an easy DIY hammock camping tarp with no seams. Super project for Scouts & DIYers looking for an ultra light tarp for moderate weather conditions.
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Camping Hammock underquilt suspension Triangle adapters
If your camping hammock underquilt sags at the ends, it may be that raising the ends of the underquilt will help. These “Triangle Thingies” can help the UQ seal
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How to make DIY camping hammock suspension triangles: MYOG
Some folks call these “triangle thingies”, to others they are “camping hammock suspension adjuster triangles”. They help many UQs fit more snuggly.
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How Vapor Barriers work for camping and hammock camping
How to use a Vapor Barrier Layer in your insulation system for ground and hammock camping.
Great info for camping, hiking, backpacking, scouts, survival, etc.
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How to hang your hammock at the correct angle
Illustration with directions to determine the ideal angle to hang your hammock and reduce the stress on the hammock suspension and hammock fabric.
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How to make a DIY Insultex (IX) underquilt for hammock camping: MYOG
Compared to many underquilt options, this DIY Insultex UQ / IX UQ is fairly simple, easy to construct, and inexpensive.
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How to make a DIY Camping Hammock Tarp: MYOG
How to make an easy DIY Camping Hammock Tarp: MYOG
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How to make a DIY camping hammock no sew underquilt from a poncho liner
How to make an easy DIY camping hammock underquilt from an army poncho liner. No sewing involved! MYOG
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How to hang a Bear Bag for hiking and camping
how to properly hang a bear bag to protect your camp from bears that smell food.
Every hiker, camper, backpacker and scout that camps in bear country needs to understand how to deploy a bear bag the right way.
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How to pitch a Camping Hammock Tarp
How to pitch a Camping Hammock Tarp with a full length ridgeline, or from tie outs.
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Camping Hammock Tarps: Overview illustration
This is a great illustration and write-up by Derek Hanson of HammockForums.net, and must-read material for any hiker, backpacker, scout, etc. that plans to do any hammock camping. Originally posted…
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How to make a DIY camping wood gas stove: MYOG
How to make a DIY camping wood gas stove: MYOG
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Hammock Camping Basics illustration
Illustration showing how to set up a camping hammock
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DIY self closing hammock Peak Bag: MYOG
how to make a camping hammock DIY peak bag with a self closing opening. Insert or remove items from the peak bag with one hand, in the dark, without looking.
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How to make DIY snake skins for a hammock or tarp: MYOG
Making DIY “skins” for your camping hammock or tarp is an easy project that can be done with very basic sewing skills.
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How to make DIY hammock tree straps: MYOG
hammock tree straps (“tree huggers”) are an easy project that can be done with or without a sewing machine. Tree straps protect the trees from damage
