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How to Wash a Backpack
You have invested in good gear, so you already know that taking care of it is worth the trouble. To protect your backpack investment, it’s important to follow some basic procedures. High end back packs are usually made with fabrics
[...]Winter Camping and Backpacking Tips
Camping or backpacking in the snow appeals to anyone who enjoys the beauty and peacefulness of a pristine winter wonderland. There are no bugs or crowds, and who doesn't enjoy playing in the snow? With a little preparation, you also might be surprised at how comfortable it can be.
[...]Waterproof Your Ski and Snowboard Gear
These two things go hand-in-hand when it comes to ski clothes. If your gear isn’t breathing as intended, you will sweat more and end up feeling a lot colder on the slopes, meaning you will have to settle for fewer runs before you call it a day.
[...]What is Being Eco-friendly?
Being eco-friendly or environmentally friendly is becoming more and more important. You can see the term used in everything from job ads to dating profiles to even listings houses and vacation homes. So, what is being eco-friendly? The simplest way to define what being eco friendly means is to say that it is the act of living with intent.
[...]Horse Keeping - Mud Management 102: Paddock Footing
Mud = yuck! At this time of the year mud becomes a common occurrence in many horse paddocks until summer when things dry out. If mud is an issue on your horse property you may be under the impression that it is an unavoidable part of having horses. But it doesn’t have to be...
[...]The top 2 reasons people mistakenly think their horse rug is leaking.......
If you have an unlined rainsheet, you can see the underside of the denier thru the lining. If you hold the rug up to the sun and look up from the underside – you will see the thousands of little pins holes of light – these are the waterproof pores in the fabric that give the rug its breathability. The waterproof membrane insures the holes are smaller than a water molecule
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