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How To… Edit Photos

Once you’ve got the hang of understanding your camera, exposure basics and how to compose a great photo it’s time … Read more

How To… Understand Exposure in Photography

Now that technology has given us tools that photographers of yore could barely imagine, millions of people have the means … Read more

How To…   Choose Between a Personal Locator Beacon and a Satellite Messenger

While many people consider unplugging to be an essential part of immersing themselves in the natural world, it’s also true … Read more

How To… Choose and Use Gaiters

Snow, water, dirt and pebbles have a way of sneaking into even the most waterproof of boots. To prevent this, … Read more

How To… Get Fit By Walking

Benefits Walking at a moderate pace for 30-60 minutes burns stored fat, builds muscle and speeds up your metabolism. Here … Read more

How To… Wash a Sleeping Bag

If your sleeping bag is darkened with grime or worse yet—losing its loft—then it’s time to give it a good … Read more

How To… Fix a Jacket Zipper

Ever zip up your jacket, only to discover that the zipper seems to have immediately unzipped itself? That annoying development … Read more

How To… Clean Walking Boots

Walking  boots are built to take muddy, gritty tracks in their stride. But that doesn’t mean it’s a great idea … Read more

How To… Break in Your Walking Boots

Even great-fitting boots need to get in sync with your feet. If you take the time to break in a … Read more

How To… Choose Hiking Socks

The average person takes 2,000 steps to travel one mile. Factor in the up and down of a walking track … Read more