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Backpacking the Sycamore Rim TrailThe Sycamore Rim Trail is a 12.5 mile[1. The official guide lists this as an 11-mile… 
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 DIY Insulated Hood PatternI’ve made a lot of these insulated hoods with varying styles of construction. This is a… 
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 Knots vs. HardwareAmong hikers, backpackers, campers, Scouters, and pretty much any outdoor enthusiast, one topic seems to always… 
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 Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock ReviewAfter spending a few weeks reviewing the Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock I felt a little like the… 
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 Grand Trunk All Terrain Hybrid Travel Hammock ReviewFrom the Wayback Machine Grand Trunk All Terrain Hybrid Travel Hammock Review — BackpackGearTest.org The Rest… 
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 Jacks "R" Better Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock ReviewFrom the Wayback Machine Jacks “R” Better Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock Review — BackpackGearTest.org The Rest… 
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Backpacking BingoI picked up this idea from my association with the League of American Bicyclists and thought… 
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Hammock Bivy Prototype DesignIt’s almost been a year since I drew up these plans for a hammock bivy and… 
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 DIY Lightweight Zipper PullsSometimes, it’s the little things that matter; the attention to detail. I was testing out a… 











