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Quick Emergency Fix for a Broken Zipper

Quick Emergency Fix for a Broken Zipper

The most common failure of a zipper in the outdoors is when the zipper parts after closed. If your zipper is a coil zipper–most zippers used for outdoor gear are–then the problem probably lies with the zipper... 

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Quick Emergency Fix for a Broken Zipper

The most common failure of a zipper in the outdoors is when the zipper parts... 

February 28, 2010 | Continue »

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Why I Canoe

A guest post by Amy Funk of Campgirlz.com To talk about why I canoe, I have... 

February 18, 2010 | Continue »

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How I Got Started Paddling

Over at Kayakquixotica.com, Derrik asks, “I know there are lots of very... 

February 10, 2010 | Continue »

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The View from the Canoe Project

A guest post by Scott Schuldt of canoepost.blogspot.com. Tuesday, September... 

February 3, 2010 | Continue »

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Winter Kayaking

“There is no bad weather, only the wrong gear.” -Minnesota Proverb Winter... 

January 21, 2010 | Continue »

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Lightweight Camping Cups

I was walking through an REI store, and I noticed that they offer a plethora... 

January 28, 2010 | Continue »

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10 Paddling Books to Read in 2010

Canoeist and kayakers should start off the new year and a new decade by resolving... 

January 4, 2010 | Continue »

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Paddle to Seattle Kayaking Film

J.J. Kelley and Josh Thomas built a couple of plywood kayaks. Then they paddled... 

October 25, 2009 | Continue »

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Review ChemFire Capsules Fire Starter

Part of the Nessmuking philosophy is being proficient in fire starting in all... 

July 14, 2009 | Continue »

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Tarptent Double Rainbow Review

Tarptent’s Double Rainbow, introduced in 2006, received consistently... 

June 4, 2009 | Continue »

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