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  • AKSOUL Sleeping Mat With Built-in Pump (Review!)  

    AKSOUL Sleeping Mat With Built-in Pump (Review!)  

    The AKSOUL RUNACC inflatable foot-pump sleeping pad, a portable and convenient sleeping pad, is one of the first products to be launched by a relatively new hiking gear company AKSOUL. This sleeping mat is camping luxury! It features a sturdy, yet lightweight design that is more comfortable than most inflatable mats out there. With a…

  • 10D vs 15D vs 20D vs 30D vs 40D Nylon (Know The Difference!)

    10D vs 15D vs 20D vs 30D vs 40D Nylon (Know The Difference!)

    Most tents available today are made of synthetic lightweight fabrics like nylon or polyester. The difference between 10D through 40D nylon fabrics is the thickness of the thread used in the tent sheet fabric. Whereas 10D nylon threads only weigh 1.1g/Km, 40D nylon is four times heavier at 4.4g/Km.    Nylon is the superior fabric…

  • 190T vs. 210D polyester? (Know the difference!)

    190T vs. 210D polyester? (Know the difference!)

    Polyester fabric is a synthetic fabric found in numerous objects including clothing items, furniture, and tents! Here we will focus on the latter application for tent fly sheets, and dive into what the different types of polyester mean for your choice of tent, but everything in this article will also apply to other objects made…

  • 300D and 150D Polyester? (What Is It and What’s Different?)

    300D and 150D Polyester? (What Is It and What’s Different?)

    Polyester is a synthetic plastic fabric often used for outdoor gear like jackets, backpacks, and tents. Along with nylon, it is the most common material to make up the flysheet and floor material of most camping tents today. The difference between 150D and 300D polyester is in the thickness of the thread used to make…

  • How to safely prepare beef jerky for hiking?

    How to safely prepare beef jerky for hiking?

    Making beef jerky is a great way to preserve meat when you go hiking, but there are a few things you need to know before getting started. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the precautions you need to take when preparing beef jerky, as well as how long it lasts and when it…

  • Naturehike CW300 Sleeping Bag Review (Best Value Down Bag?)

    Naturehike CW300 Sleeping Bag Review (Best Value Down Bag?)

    A proper sleeping bag is a must-have on any hiking or outdoor trip where an overnight stay is included. Whether you are planning to stay in a tent or in a hut, a soft and warm sleeping bag is essential to keep you warm at night. Sleeping bags come in a variety of styles, materials,…

  • How to Store a Down Sleeping Bag to Avoid Clumping?

    How to Store a Down Sleeping Bag to Avoid Clumping?

    Have you ever experienced “cold spots” in your sleeping bag? Clumping causes them and clumping may be caused by suboptimal storage of your bag. Gear can get expensive and no one likes to ruin their equipment by storing it the wrong way. Despite that, I see quite some debate in the online hiking communities on…

  • Fjällräven vs. North Face

    Fjällräven vs. North Face

    There can be a lot of brands to choose from when it comes to your outdoor needs and equipment. However, these two brands stand out from the crowd when it comes to producing quality outdoor gear and everyday apparel. Fjällräven is a Swedish brand company that focuses on creating and developing the right outdoor needs,…

  • Fjällräven vs. Osprey backpacks

    Fjällräven vs. Osprey backpacks

    If you’re someone who particularly loves outdoor adventures such as hiking, camping, or climbing, then you might already be familiar with some daypacks from Fjällräven or Osprey. Both brands are very reputable when it comes to backpacks, so why choose one over the other? Whereas Osprey is a well-known and popular brand with a great…

  • Do All Wool Types Have Lanolin? (Are any lanolin-free?)

    Do All Wool Types Have Lanolin? (Are any lanolin-free?)

    There seems to be quite a bit of confusion around what wool types contain lanolin and which ones don’t, so let’s be clear: All wool-bearing animals produce some sort of grease to give their wool the beneficial traits of wool discussed here – there is no such thing as a natural wool type completely free…