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… 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
How To… Protect Electronics in the Outdoors
Phones, GPS, satellite messengers and radios serve as a lifeline for many outdoor enthusiasts, while music players, cameras and tablets … Read more
How To… Treat a Sprained Ankle
Your ankle joints allow your feet to move this way and that so you can run along rocky trails, cruise … Read more
How To… Care for Gore-Tex Rainwear
To get the most out of your Gore-Tex® outerwear, keep it clean. The following information describes some basic cleaning procedures. … Read more
How To… Choose and Use Sunscreen
Whether the sky above is a bright blue or steely grey, the sun’s rays are raining down billions of photon … Read more
How To… Layer Clothing Correctly
When you step outdoors, the ancient art of layering becomes your smart-technology thermostat. This tried-and-true strategy lets you regulate comfort … Read more
How To… Avoid Getting Sick When You Travel
Being an adventurous traveler is a good thing, but having health issues during your journey is not the way anyone … Read more
How To… Identify and Treat Altitude Sickness
You don’t have to be climbing the south face of Annapurna to encounter altitude sickness. Anyone who is hiking, trekking … Read more
