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Winter Liquid Fuel Bottle Insulation Hack

White Gas Bottle Insulation Hack

In cold weather, the temperature of white gas, or liquid fuel as it is also known, can dip below freezing (0 centigrade) but still remain in liquid form. If it touches your skin, it will evaporate immediately, causing frostnip or frostbite. In fact, simply touching a full but uninsulated MSR Fuel Bottle with the bare skin of your hand in …

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How Should a Backpack Hip Belt Fit?

How should a backpack hip belt fit

When buying a backpack you want to make sure that the hip belt is long enough so that it transfers most of your pack weight off your shoulders and onto your hips so that you can use the biggest muscles in your body, your legs, to carry most of the weight. It sounds obvious, but I see many hikers and backpackers …

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What’s the Best Canyon Hiking Footwear?

Best Canyon Hiking Footwear

When choosing footwear for canyon hiking, you’re going to want shoes that drain well but still prevent sand from entering. They need to provide good traction over slippery and wet rock and to protect your feet from woody vegetation or cactus if you need to bushwhack. While trail runners, sandals, and boots are all possible options, there some nuances for …

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How to Wash a Synthetic Insulated Jacket or Sleeping Bag

The gentle action of front-loading laundromat washing machines is recommended for washing synthetic insulated jackets and sleeping bags with delicate shell fabrics.

Regular cleaning of synthetic insulated jackets and sleeping bags is recommended to maximize their performance and warmth. However, the use of lightweight exterior shell fabrics requires delicate handling. Here are cleaning and gear maintenance tips to help you clean and restore synthetic insulated garments, quilts, and sleeping bags for optimal use. Synthetic Insulated Coats and Jackets Synthetic insulated jackets should be washed …

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