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Use these simple DIY tips to keep your trekking poles secure and easy to adjust.
Learn to use this lightweight method of getting your food out of a bear's reach.
Maps are invaluable for navigating unfamiliar terrain, but without this basic step, you might just be spinning in your tracks.
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.
Learn how to tape a sprained ankle with this step-by-step guide.
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.
Sprained or broken ankles are the most common injury for hikers and backpackers. Here's how to deal.
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.
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.)
