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Backpacking the Sycamore Rim Trail
The 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 Pattern
I’ve made a lot of these insulated hoods with varying styles of construction. This is a…
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Knots vs. Hardware
Among hikers, backpackers, campers, Scouters, and pretty much any outdoor enthusiast, one topic seems to always…
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Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock Review
After 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 Review
From 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 Review
From the Wayback Machine Jacks “R” Better Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock Review — BackpackGearTest.org The Rest…
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Backpacking Bingo
I picked up this idea from my association with the League of American Bicyclists and thought…
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Hammock Bivy Prototype Design
It’s almost been a year since I drew up these plans for a hammock bivy and…
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DIY Lightweight Zipper Pulls
Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter; the attention to detail. I was testing out a…
 











