Keeping warm and comfortable overnight in the cold is the product of a couple factors: generation of heat (usually your metabolism from your dinner and snacks, but can also be an external heat source like a hot water bottle or wood stove) and retention of heat or reduction of heat loss from conduction (sleeping pad), convection (sleeping bag or quilt, and tent or […]
The first thing to know about the relatively recent trend of riding your bike off-road is that it’s not new. People have been riding whatever bike they had off road for centuries. That said, the availability of bikes with efficient geometry and fat tires have made riding long distances on unpaved roads easier and more
Backpacking cuisine is limited to what you can carry, and you are trading off between calories, weight, and convenience. Here are a few ideas: Curry Avocado oil. 1/2 can premade curry (removed from can, stored in a plastic bag or reusable container), 1 can coconut milk, 1 packet cooked chicken, onion, mushrooms, cashews, other vegetables
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I love cooking at home, the process of putting together a meal out of ingredients is a rewarding creative outlet. It’s even better as an excuse to see and hang out with friends and you should approach camping in the same way–as a dinner party outdoors. This guide assumes you can haul everything from your
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Having a fun time camping in the cold requires a few things: Warm, calorie-dense food that can be prepared in the cold and/or dark. Winter shelters and sleep systems Activities: I would recommend some night photography, but staring at the fire also works. Astro and night photography.