ENO (Eagle’s Nest Outfitters) DoubleNest hammock, Guardian BugNet, and DryFly rain tarp SPECIFICATIONS DoubleNest Hammock Dimensions: 6′ 8″ x 9′ 10″ Weight: 22oz Maximum Weight 400lbs Guardian BugNet Dimensions: 9′ 5 ” x 4′ 5 ” Weight: 16oz DryFly Poly-Treated Ripstop Nylon Dimensions: 10’6” x 5’2” Weight: 22oz NOTE: The ENO components reviewed here—the DoubleNest […]
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Archive for Touring & Camping Technique
What to Look for in a Sleeping Bag for Kayak-Camping “The days are cold, the nights are long, The North wind sings a doleful song” Dorothy Wordsworth After a long day on the water, a quality sleeping bag can make the difference between a good night’s sleep, and cold misery … In addition to all […]
Durable, Ultralight Dry Bags for Kayaking and Canoeing SPECIFICATIONS Ultralight, waterproof 40-denier silnyl fabric Waterproof taped seams Roll-top waterproof closure Durable buckle secures roll top Available Sizes: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 25, and 35 liters Outdoor Research Ultralight Dry Sacks are lightweight stuff sacks for organizing and keeping your gear dry while kayaking and […]
Low-impact techniques for enjoying the wilderness while preserving it for others to enjoy. “Alas! how little does the memory of these human inhabitants enhance the beauty of the landscape!” Henry David Thoreau Your mother taught you to clean up after yourself, and your scoutmaster probably told you to take only photos, and leave only footprints. […]
Does a hammock offer a superior alternative to a lightweight, single tent for kayak-camping? “An optimist is a man who plants two acorns and buys a hammock.” Jean de Lattre de Tassigny Kayak-tourers are continually seeking ways to trim down and simplify their camping kit to save space, weight, and time. One of the most […]
The MummyLiner is a warm, lightweight, compact sleeping bag liner that extends a bag’s thermal rating SPECIFICATIONS Size: 87 x 31-24″ (220 x 80-60 cm) Rolled Size: 3 x 6″ Weight: 9 oz. (255 grams) Temp Added: 9F (5C) The Cocoon CoolMax Thermal MummyLiner is a warm, lightweight, compact sleeping bag liner that extends a […]
Is the Big Agnes “Insulated Air Core” sleeping pad the near-perfect compromise between weight, size, and comfort? SPECIFICATIONS Size: 20 x 66 x 2.5″ Other available sizes range from 20 x 4″ x 2.5″ rectangular to 20 x 78 x 2.5″ mummy Rolled Dimensions: 4 x 13″ Weight: 22 oz. Temperature Rating: 15F In the […]
Learn how to pack your own emergency survival kit containing the essentials for first-aid, improvised shelter, and more. “We do survive every moment, after all, except the final one.” John Updike There he was, a mile above the French countryside, belching smoke on two cylinders and leaking fuel, with a bullet-riddled aileron, and three Messerschmitts […]
Make your own kayaking first-aid kit, and learn how to use it “Always carry a flask of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore always carry a small snake.” W.C. Fields A good first-aid kit perhaps falls into the same category as a rain jacket, an automobile spare tire, and an extra roll of TP; […]
How to pack your sea kayak for an overnight or multi-day camping trip “There is no unhappiness like the misery of sighting land and work again after a cheerful, careless voyage.” Mark Twain At some point early in our paddling lives, perhaps when we find ourselves approaching the end of a long paddling day but […]