Meet your new best friend for planning your backcountry menu: the food dehydrator. Planning meals for a trip into the backcountry can be a daunting task. Fresh food do...

Backpacking is a great beginner sport. It just takes a little motivation, some outdoor gear, and a sense of adventure. It doesn’t have to be an expensive sport. Use wh...

There’s no better way for families to create lasting memories than by taking them on an outdoor adventure. No matter where you go, it’s always a new experience. But ge...

Group Dynamics while Hiking and Touring with Friends in the Backcountry When we head out on a hike or ski tour, it’s typically an informal setting with friends. You he...

We've all been there, you start out your hike in the sunshine and finish in a downpour. Your hiking clothes should be like an onion. Peeling off layers until you find ...

Mountain Travel What’s necessary for mountain travel: Endurance Strength Speed Mental Clarity Dexterity All of which are affected by nutrition. When any of the above...

You had a great summer. You climbed mountains and battled windstorms. You camped by the river and caught breakfast. You even slept through a downpour & woke up dry...

Product Tips Do not store in direct sunlight. Use clips, ring or end loops  to secure Gruntline to items or anchor points. To attach to larger items and anchor points...

Don't lose sleep over a leaky sleeping pad It's easy to repair a Therm-a-rest, Big Agnes, Nemo, REI or other style sleeping pad with Tenacious Tape Flex Patches, or th...

Fall is a Great Time for Hiking Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds (and bugs!) make fall a perfect time for hiking. Here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, we love ...

Old felt soles can be replaced, and new soles attached, with a little prep work and Aquasure FD Repair Adhesive. Prepare Soles To attach New felt soles, remove old fe...

Clean Boot and Apply Adhesive To repair peeling felt soles, clean and dry peeling area. Apply Aquasure FD Repair Adhesive in gap and close. Let Repair Cure Use patch ...

Pre-clean With Sea Buff Clean new masks with Sea Buff Mask Pre-Cleaner. This removes the silicone leeched from the mask skirt and other factory residues on the lens. R...

Kayak cockpits are notorious for cutting into spray skirts and causing exterior cracking. Apply spot applications of Aquasure FD to permanently repair and protect both...

The trucker’s hitch is one of the easiest methods to tension guy lines. Set up as illustrated below. Create the upper loop by using an overhand on a bight or a slip kn...

Step 1: Slide the two broken ends of the tent pole into opposite ends of the pole splint.   Step 2: Hold pole sleeve firmly in place and wrap duct tape around each en...

NOTE: Before applying a water repellent to any type of fabric, it is essential that you begin by cleaning the item. Dirt and body oils can severely impact performance....

Step 1: Remove laces. Eliminate dirt and trail hardened grime with Revivex Boot and Shoe Cleaner and air dry.   Step 2: Apply Revivex Suede and Fabric Water Repellent...