Does your backpack have small rings shaped like the “Capital Letter D”? D Loops are commonly found on outdoor camping, climbing, and hiking packs, but when are they actually useful? Why do some backpacks have D Rings?D Rings are used as tie off points to attach gear on the outside of your backpack. You can clip carabiners, use them as tie offs, secure gear, attach bungee cords, etc. to the outside of your backpack. The position of the D Ring will give you a better ide of its primary purpose. D Rings look like a plastic or metal buckle that’s shaped like a capital “D”. Heavy duty metal D...…Does your backpack have small rings shaped like the “Capital Letter D”? D Loops are commonly found on outdoor camping, climbing, and hiking packs, but when are they actually useful? Why do some backpacks have D Rings?D Rings are used as tie off points to attach gear on the outside of your backpack. You can clip carabiners, use them as tie offs, secure gear, attach bungee cords, etc. to the outside of your backpack. The position of the D Ring will give you a better ide of its primary purpose. D Rings look like a plastic or metal buckle that’s shaped like a capital “D”. Heavy duty metal D...WW…

A backpack seems like a simple accessory. It’s just a simple fabric bag, with straps, and a few zippers. You may be surprised that there’s more that goes into making a backpack than you may think. Your backpack needs to be strong enough to hold all year gear and that’s determined by the materials uses in the design. What is a backpack made of and what are the best backpack materials?Most backpacks are made out of nylon, polyester, polypropylene or canvas. There are also a wide range of other materials used in backpacks.Table Of Contents Backpacks are typically made out of a few common...…A backpack seems like a simple accessory. It’s just a simple fabric bag, with straps, and a few zippers. You may be surprised that there’s more that goes into making a backpack than you may think. Your backpack needs to be strong enough to hold all year gear and that’s determined by the materials uses in the design. What is a backpack made of and what are the best backpack materials?Most backpacks are made out of nylon, polyester, polypropylene or canvas. There are also a wide range of other materials used in backpacks.Table Of Contents Backpacks are typically made out of a few common...WW…

When it comes time to pack up your camping gear and head home, the last thing you want to do is pack everything away wet. Packing up a wet tent is a guaranteed way to end up with mold and mildew. Mold and mildew can be a real nuisance when it gets a hold of your tent. Preventing mold and mildew should be your first goal, but there are ways to clean a moldy/mildew covered tent.Here are some quick tips on how to clean a tent with mold and mildew: Catching mold and mildew early will make cleaning your tent easier. If you catch mold early a combination of sunlight and soap/water (or...…When it comes time to pack up your camping gear and head home, the last thing you want to do is pack everything away wet. Packing up a wet tent is a guaranteed way to end up with mold and mildew. Mold and mildew can be a real nuisance when it gets a hold of your tent. Preventing mold and mildew should be your first goal, but there are ways to clean a moldy/mildew covered tent.Here are some quick tips on how to clean a tent with mold and mildew: Catching mold and mildew early will make cleaning your tent easier. If you catch mold early a combination of sunlight and soap/water (or...WW…

Butt Chafing: we’ve all experienced the pains of butt chafing, yet hardly anybody talks about it. Butt chafing is a serious reality for many athletes and outdoor enthusiasts during the summer months. Ignoring chafing can lead to a painful, sticky, uncomfortable experience, and possible infection if left untreated. Don’t suffer in silence, when there’s an easy way to cure and prevent butt chafing.How to cure and prevent butt chafing.Table Of Contents Chafing can be an excruciatingly painful problem that many people experience. Butt chafing is a common problem that can occur when skin rubs...…Butt Chafing: we’ve all experienced the pains of butt chafing, yet hardly anybody talks about it. Butt chafing is a serious reality for many athletes and outdoor enthusiasts during the summer months. Ignoring chafing can lead to a painful, sticky, uncomfortable experience, and possible infection if left untreated. Don’t suffer in silence, when there’s an easy way to cure and prevent butt chafing.How to cure and prevent butt chafing.Table Of Contents Chafing can be an excruciatingly painful problem that many people experience. Butt chafing is a common problem that can occur when skin rubs...WW…

When you park your car near a fire hydrant, it’s important to remember two things: first, always obey the posted restrictions; and second, never place your car directly in front of or next to the hydrant. Every city has laws regulating how far away you can park from a fire hydrant. The laws vary from one city/state to the next, but they usually fall within a small range. How many feet do you have to park away from a fire hydrant?In most cities, you need to park at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant, unless otherwise indicated by signage. It’s easy to visualize the distance since the...…When you park your car near a fire hydrant, it’s important to remember two things: first, always obey the posted restrictions; and second, never place your car directly in front of or next to the hydrant. Every city has laws regulating how far away you can park from a fire hydrant. The laws vary from one city/state to the next, but they usually fall within a small range. How many feet do you have to park away from a fire hydrant?In most cities, you need to park at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant, unless otherwise indicated by signage. It’s easy to visualize the distance since the...WW…