Discussion on the “volumetric efficiency” of a tent might immediately cause some heavy eyelids, but it simply refers to how weight efficient a tent’s geometry is [I can already tell this post isn’t going to rank in my top 10]. Thus any outdoors person interested in lightweight gear should possess at least a cursory familiarity.… Read More The Volumetric Efficiency of Trekking Pole Shelters
Despite widespread paranoia, mounting your own ski bindings is easy if you have the maturity not to rush the job. The tools, skills and knowledge are all elementary. I mounted my first pair in 2006 after buying $80 skis from a big box store and not wanting to pay as much for mounting as the… Read More DIY Guide: Mounting Tech Bindings
Perhaps your climbing skins no longer stick or the glue has become goopy and leaves mementos on your skis. This can occur with skins that are heavily used, poorly treated or left in storage for too many decades like my vintage pair I recently scavenged from eBay. This degradation of the glue occurs because of contamination (i.e. pine needles) and water… Read More How to Re-glue Climbing Skins
