Recently, a post on the Section Hiker blog posted about using Trash Compactor Bags as Bag Liners. I keep a LBTB (Large Black Trash Bag) with me for this same purpose. This got me back into writing a post I started a couple of months ago, but never finished – backpack waterproofing. So, thanks for […]
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Like my post on Carrying Water in Winter where I touch on why I do not carry a bladder and drinking tube in the winter time – something to also think about is a water filter. For the most part – almost all filters will freeze up in the winter time, if they are not […]
In the first post on the subject, I suggested a way to help get your trekking poles on if it is a tough fit. I guess I spoke too soon in professing my love for my Komperdell Savannah poles, as a week ago, I suffered a loss in my hiking gear family. When checking my […]
Back again to what has appeared to become “Infographic Wednesdays” here for my sole reader at Just Your Average Hiker. This week, I bring to you one from my beloved outfitter, REI. And yes, for those of you hating on the semi-infographic-ish posts… this one is officially classified as Web 9.7. Hiking the Beautiful USA: […]
Good day fellow travellers of the interwebs and the great outdoors! I am pleased to announce that a project that I have been working on for a couple of months, has now come to fruition here at Just Your Average Hiker – my own line of products for the out-of-doors enthusiasts! Starting with Bottle Stickers […]
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