How To Stretch Your Sleeping Bag’s Temperature Rating
Just because it's a little colder than usual doesn't necessarily mean that you want to run out and buy a new sleeping bag.
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What’s the Best Way to Waterproof My Backpack?
A soaking wet bag can ruin your trip. Keep it at bay with this advice.
What’s the Best Way to Protect My Food From Small Critters on the Trail?
Bears get all the attention, but it's actually rodents that do most of the damage to backpackers' gear on the trail. Here's how to keep them at bay.
How Can I Tell How Much Fuel Is in a Used Canister?
Don't let those partially-used cylinders linger on your shelf.
What’s the Best Way to Strap Gear to My Pack?
Strapping too much gear to the outside of your pack is a rookie mistake—but that doesn't mean you should never do it.
Does Camp Stove Fuel Go Bad, and What Do I Do With My Old Gas?
While rummaging around my basement I found a old can of stove fuel. Does this stuff spoil?