Even in this tech age of global positioning devices and other cellphone-assessable electronic navigational software, the use of traditional maps and charts is still relevant, especially for those exploring major inland lakes, rivers and coastal shorelines by small, muscle-powered watercraft. Although it’s quite common to…
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From rocks to reptiles, mammals to moths, or birds to bushes, there’s probably a guide book published for easy referencing while in the field. With pages of images and descriptions at hand, the nature observer can thumb through a pocket-sized reference (or app) to find…
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Repairing the frames and webbing on snowshoes is similar to administering first aid, at least as far as some structural repair work is concerned. Damage to both wooden and modern metal/synthetic component snowshoes can be repaired to a certain extent based upon both the materials…
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One big question potential kayak buyers ask is whether to get a single or double kayak for their recreational paddling. There are myriad websites extolling the virtues of each style, offering comparisons that include the weight of each type of boat, the freedom (or not)…
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Ranking high among my essential camping gear inventory is my “camp” Frisbee — that classic, traditional saucer-shaped toy. More generically known as a “flying disc,” the Frisbee has been a staple of my outdoor inventory since my days as a Boy Scout. It’s one of…
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While the popularity of kayaking has grown to include sit-on-top fishing platforms and recreational boats with huge, open cockpits, the use of sprayskirts on more traditional kayaks should be considered an important safety procedure among paddlers. The primary purpose of a sprayskirt (a skirt-like garment…
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Much of our outdoor gear — whether it’s for hunting, fishing, paddling or simply casual hiking — suffers from the the wear/tear or consumption of use throughout the summer season. Make time during the “off season” to repair or replace gear that became worn, damaged…
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Rain can most certainly — and literally — dampen the warmth and dry coziness of a campsite. It’s a tolerable nuisance grudgingly dealt with using a few techniques and skills. It can also be used to your advantage in more self-reliant situations. There are two…
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Adapting your summer camping gear to the shorter, colder days of autumn can extend your comfort zone well into the shoulder season and help you make the transition into winter camping. Oftentimes it requires no more than increasing the weight/insulating properties of the clothing and…
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Camp cooking is so much more than holding a hot dog on a stick over the flames of your campfire. In fact, it takes very little effort to turn your fire ring into a multiple-use cooking station. The key to campfire cooking is having a…
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