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DIY Winter Tarp Tutorial

In this tutorial article we will show you how to make your own winter tarp!

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Couscous Sundried Tomato and Pine Nuts

Recipe and Instructions for Couscous Sundried Tomato and Pine Nuts!

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Philly Cheese Steak Wrap

This recipe is to make a Philly cheese steak wrap and was provided by Backpacking Adventures.

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No Sew Cuben Fiber Double End Stuff Sack

In this tutorial article, we are going to show you how to make your own no sew Cuben Fiber double ended stuff sack.

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Make Your Own Titanium Windscreen

In this tutorial article our friend from Backpacking Adventures is going to show you how to make your own titanium windscreen.

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How To Build Alcohol Stoves

Our friend from BackpackingAdventures explains how to make two lightweight alcohol stoves that function great and won’t break the bank. Check out the video below.

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Freeze Dried Food vs Dehydrated Foods

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the two main processes of drying foods couldn’t be more different. Those processes, Dehydrated and Freeze Dried, both remove moisture but the way they accomplish it are opposites. One thing that is certain, one of the best ways to remove weight from your backpacking meals is to remove…

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Plastic Hardware Materials For Backpacking

There are many different plastics that are used in plastic hardware for backpacking gear.  We will take a look at the two materials that are used in over 90 percent of the hardware produced and what properties each have along with how the environment affects these materials. For backpacking hardware, plastics have made hardware more…

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7 different shades of 1/4 Amsteel Blue Rope (by the foot)

What You Need To Know About Amsteel Rope

What Is Amsteel® Rope? Amsteel® is a samthane coated, non-rotational, 12-strand single braid that is known for its low stretch and high strength. It has a similar strength to wire rope with 1/7th of the weight. In addition, the product is flexible, lightweight, durable, and abrasion-resistant and resists flex-fatigue. Is Amsteel® the Same Thing as Amsteel® Blue? They are not the same thing…

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The Main Types of Webbing Material

There are many different materials, types and widths of webbing used in the Outdoor industries. Webbing is a strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube of varying widths and fibers often used in place of rope. The 4 Main Types of Webbing Webbing is a strong fabric woven as a flat strip or…

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DIY Pack Cover

In this tutorial article we are going to show you how to make your own pack cover.

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