Not too long ago, hiking socks were very different. Serious hikers usually wore loose fitting thick wool socks that tended to become more and more loose and rag-like, even after only a few hikes....
Category: Camping
Should you wear silk or wool? Which is stronger? Which is more durable? Silk is stronger than wool in terms of the force it would take to break the material. Wool isn't quite as strong, but it...
Can you trust your waterproof clothing in the rain? Learn more about how cotton holds up against water in this post. Cotton fabric is not considered waterproof, but cotton canvas can be...
I wanted to write this post because I've camped several times in Texas during the summer and I definitely did hate myself. Southeast Texas summers are brutal--but I've learned some tips along the...
Do Base Layers Really Work? A Guide To Making Base Layers Effective
'Base layer' is one of the many camping buzzwords, so you may be wondering why they are soimportant. In this article, we will cover everything you could possibly need to know about wearing abase...
It's time to start the grand debate: Will a base layer help to cool you down in the summer or just make you even more hot and uncomfortable? Wearing a base layer in the summer will not cool...
