Now we are officially past the halfway point on my quest to deliver 52 weeks of outdoor infographics! This week, we have one again from ScoutMasterCG.com on how to properly rig a tarp, using a taut-line hitch, and how to properly re-wrap your paracord when you’re done.
Category Archives: Gear
Again, the folks at REI can just crank out these infographics! This week is all about Sleeping Bags! What you do in them, well, that’s your own business. Thanks to REI, and everyone else that has made these, has so far helped me get through 52 weeks of infographics! However, we’re only about 1/2 way […]
Back in the early 90’s, I stumbled upon a Marlboro Adventure Team Gear catalog, and saw the tents, grills, etc., and remembered always seeing packs of spent Marlboro’s lying around on the ground everywhere. I kept the catalog, and hunted around for a couple of months for these (and from my own as I started […]
I have been a ground dweller for all of my days. When car camping, I do bring along a hammock, although I seldom actually call it home and sleep in it overnight. I think however, I am going to give hammock camping a go, and remove myself from the forest floor as a ground dweller, […]
With Father’s Day fast approaching (Sunday, June 16th, 2013), I thought I would put together a short gift guide for the “outdoorsy” father. So, hopefully this list gives some good ideas, and, that the receiver of said gifts enjoys them! A Good Knife Every outdoorsman (or woman) needs a good knife. I would not blindly […]
Just Your Average Hiker 