How to Fix Trekking Poles
Use these simple DIY tips to keep your trekking poles secure and easy to adjust.
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How To: Adjust Trekking Poles for Efficiency on Varying Terrain
Trekking poles are a boon for security on sketchy terrain, and they'll keep your knees alive over hard-charging decades of hiking. To get the most benefit on flats, uphills and downhills, use adjustable-length poles and adjust them correctly. Here's how.
How To: Adjust Trekking Pole Straps Effectively
It may seem obvious but there's a right way and a wrong way to strap on those trekking poles. Get it right with this simple tutorial for maximum comfort and utility.
How To: Rig Your Trekking Poles for Leave No Trace
Poles can prevent falls and stress injuries, particularly on rough terrain with big loads. But, the constant 'click click' can drive you nuts. They leave poked holes in soft trails, and on rock slabs trek pole tips skate dangerously. Here, a simple fix.
How To: Repair a Tent Pole
Repair fiberglass or aluminum tent poles the sleazy way, or the better way.
How-To: Make an Ultralight Tent Deadman
A cheap, simple solution for secure tent-pitching on snow or sand. Note: The dowels work better for snow. However, by using a small disk (something like kid's play dishes), you can get the same effect for sand.
Maps: How to Orient a Map to the Surrounding Terrain
Maps are invaluable for navigating unfamiliar terrain, but without this basic step, you might just be spinning in your tracks.
How To Build A Backcountry Knee Splint
Your hiking buddy torqued their knee? This simple splint can prevent further injury and let you both limp home.
How To Clean Your Camera's Exterior
All cameras, whether SLRs or point & shoots, need maintenance. Here's how to clean your baby and get it ready for the next big sunset.
How To: Make a 2-Ring Retrievable Rappel Anchor
Leaving rappel slings behind gets unsightly - and costly - but this simple technique lets you take it all with you. (Caution: Carry extra slings and quick-links in case you snag irretrievably.)