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Buying a kid’s backpack is very different from buying an adult backpack because kids have smaller physical proportions. They also grow very quickly so you want to make sure that you purchase a backpack that can be adjusted over time. In addition to bringing them close to nature, the accomplishment they feel at being able … Read more

Pyramid tarps often called “mids”, short for pyramids, are available in multiple forms ranging from one-person ultralight monopole tarps to multi-person winter tipis, complete with inner tents, stove jacks, and wood stoves. Despite their differences, all pyramid shelters share a few common properties.  They are exceptionally wind and weather resistant, they have a single peak, … Read more

1. Agree to the hike The absolute highlight of an outdoor adventure is when your friend sends a stunning Instagram post with a breathtaking view from the top of an intermediate to challenging trail and you respond, “Oh my god, so beautiful – we should go!” while blissfully horizontal lying on the couch. 2. Get … Read more

Backpacking tarps are a great camping option if you want to significantly reduce the weight of your backpacking gear while experiencing a deeper connection with nature by sleeping under a shelter without walls. Backpack tarps come in two basic varieties: shaped, chain-cut tarps with curved sides to reduce weight and flapping in the wind, and … Read more

Waterproof/breathable rain jackets are coated with a polymer called DWR (Durable Water Repellency), which causes rain to roll off the jacket’s outer surface. Many, but not all, DWR coatings are based on fluoropolymers, which have a fluorine atom at one end that is highly hydrophobic. Water is repelled by the fluorine atoms, resulting in beading, … Read more

October 15, 2022 – Pine Bush, NY Difficulty: Moderate Length: Approximately 3.5 miles Max elevation: 1,791 ft.– total elevation gain approximately 550 ft. Route type: Circuit Free map: Shawangunk Ridge State Forest Trail Map – 2021 Free map: Shawangunk Ridge Trail Map – 2016 Buy Map (Paper & Avenza): Shawangunk Trails Map 106B – 2019 … Read more

22. Oktober 2022 – Wurtsboro, NY Schwierigkeit: Einfach Länge: Ungefähr 2 Meilen Maximale Höhe: 810 Fuß – Gesamthöhenunterschied ca. 150 Fuß. Routentyp: Hin und zurück Kostenlose Karte: Karte des Shawangunk Ridge Trail – 2016 Karte kaufen (Papier & Avenza): Shawangunk Trails Karte 106B – 2019 Parkplatz am Ausgangspunkt: 26 VFW Road, Wurtsboro, NY 12790 Unbefestigter … Read more

BILDNACHWEIS: HEATHER ELDRIDGE (CLEVERHIKER.COM) Die Temperaturen sinken und damit auch die Preise für Kaltwetterausrüstung bei REI. Der Feiertags-Aufwärmverkauf findet vom 8. bis 18. Dezember stattund es beinhaltet große Rabatte auf einige unserer beliebtesten Winterkleidung sowie tolle Geschenke für die Naturliebhaber in Ihrem Leben. Wir haben den Sale durchforstet, um die Angebote zu finden, die Sie … Read more

BILDNACHWEIS: HEATHER ELDRIDGE (CLEVERHIKER.COM) Die Temperaturen sinken und damit auch die Preise für Kaltwetterausrüstung bei REI. Der Feiertags-Aufwärmverkauf findet vom 8. bis 18. Dezember stattund es beinhaltet große Rabatte auf einige unserer beliebtesten Winterkleidung sowie tolle Geschenke für die Naturliebhaber in Ihrem Leben. Wir haben den Sale durchforstet, um die Angebote zu finden, die Sie … Read more