Duct tape is probably the most versatile item you can carry when hiking. It can mend and repair almost anything from blisters to holes in air mattresses. It can fix a tent pole and contain diarrhea (ok, not really). You can carry a half dozen repair kits (that will work better for individual needs), but [...]
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March 13th, 2010
Hiking Tip : Shoelaces
I always carry an extra shoelace that will fit my boots or hiking shoes. In fact I keep an extra lace in every pack I use. It’s buried and I forget about it until I need it. The shoelace can be used for all sorts of repairs as well.
February 25th, 2010
Layering for Hiking Made Easy
The best way to stay warm and to keep your body temperature regulated on a hike is with the layering system. This may sound complex at first, but really is simple. The basics of the system are that you wear multiple layers of clothing that you can take off or add as needed. When you’re [...]
February 24th, 2009
How to Hike the Appalachian Trail with No Gear
Anyone who has hiked the hills and switchbacks of the Appalachian Trail knows how heavy gear can get. No matter how hard you try to cut weight or to find a better fitting bag you still end up feeling like a pack mule on long uphill climbs. I’ve finally found a solution to the gear [...]
