Explore the Outdoors!
Here is an overview of all the articles on the blog.
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…
Squids are probably some of the most fascinating sea creatures on Earth. Squids are a group of marine cephalopod mollusks that are closely related to octopuses and cuttlefish. Some squids are (almost) on top of the food chain can get very large such as the legendary colossal squid, which has a length of up to…
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…
I have previously written two posts on how to choose a flysheet material including the different types of nylon used for tents for your tent, but what about the tent poles? Tent poles are usually made of strong and lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum, or fiberglass. What are the advantages and disadvantages of…
The short answer is: yes, they do. Lizards will, by and large, eat any living insect as long as it isn’t dangerous, toxic, or too hard or big for the lizard to eat. Lizards can consume a variety of beetles such as darkling beetles resulting from mature mealworms and superworm etc. The kind of beetles…
Merino wool is a remarkable material made from the wool of Australian and New Zealand merino sheep. Not only is the wool incredibly soft and durable, but it is also known for being resistant to odor, breathable, versatile, and exceptionally comfortable. These staggering properties of merino wool, along with its many other benefits, make it…
Octopuses are cephalopod creatures that belong to the invertebrates group just like squid and cuttlefish. They are known for their intelligence and camouflage skills that allow them to deceive attackers and prey. Their soft bodies make them capable of fitting into narrow and small spaces, and the only hard object in an octopus body is…
Although the shark appears to be indestructible, research has revealed that it does have predators. Yes, some large octopuses can eat sharks! One of them, the Giant Pacific Octopus, may surprise you! This octopus has adequate size to catch and eat tiny sharks. Whereas sharks and birds are among its prey, shrimp, lobsters, and fish…
Clams are probably one the best saltwater aquarium pets you can get if you are living a busy and active lifestyle. They don’t require any cleaning and attention so long as they are in an ideal tank environment. Feeding them is also much convenient with proper knowledge and food choices. Some of the common foods…
Lanolin is the grease that is always present in a sheep’s wool and has many amazing properties. Merino wool comes from a strain of Merino sheep bred for its wool, and the average Merino wool is usually less than 20 microns, which classifies it as “fine” wool. Lanolin is essentially what gives merino sheep’s wool…