February 2019 – Turigrinos

Blisters

Blisters form when "shearing forces" (also known as friction or rubbing) cause layers of skin to separate. This article will cover a number of techniques for preventing blisters on your feet in the outdoors. For the most authoritative source on the subject refer to the bible of footcare, Fixing Your Feet. Dry Feet The first and arguably most important way to reduce friction is to keep your feet dry - think about how difficult it is to put socks on wet versus dry feet. Keeping your feet dry doesn't just mean not stepping in puddles or staying out of the [...]

By Person A|2019-02-25T03:13:53+00:00February 24th, 2019|

Tarps and Trekking Pole Segments

I was doing research on which tarp to buy for this season (spoiler: it's the Borah Gear 7'x9') when I stumbled across a YouTube video that blew my mind: in ONE TARP // ONE POLE // TWO PITCHES the guy removes the bottom segment of his trekking pole to use as a the short pole for an A-frame storm mode pitch. And here I was worried that I'd need to carry a second trekking pole in order to start using a tarp. I had already upgraded from a Paria Tri-Fold Carbon Cork to an Element Equipment Carbon 3000 pole for [...]

By Person A|2019-02-22T03:59:32+00:00February 11th, 2019|

Rolodex

There's so many outdoor gear companies these days that I can't even begin to remember them all. As a memory aid I'm going to start dumping them into this post for future reference. 32 DegreesBear Paw Wilderness DesignsBig AgnesBig Sky InternationalBlack DiamondBorah GearCascade Mountain TechDannerDarn ToughDecathlonDeFeetDrymaxDuluth Trading CompanyEagle's Nest Outfitters (ENO)Enlightened EquipmentEquinoxExOfficioFeathered FriendsFrogg ToggsGarminGarmontGoosefeet GearGossamer GearHelinoxHigh Tail DesignsHoka One OneHyperlite Mountain GearInjinjiKatabatic GearKeith TitaniumKeltyKlymitKS Ultralight GearKuiuLightHeart GearLocus GearMarmotMassdropMontaneMontbellMountain HardwearMountain Laurel DesignsMountain Safety Research (MSR)MountainsmithNemo EquipmentNitecoreThe North FaceNunatakOboz FootwearOspreyOutdoor ResearchPa'lanteParia Outdoor ProductsPranaRabREISawyerSea to SummitSierra DesignsSimply Light DesignsSix Moon DesignsSnow PeakSuluk 46Superior Wilderness DesignsSuuntoTarptentTherm-A-RestTread Lite GearULA EquipmentVargoYama Mountain GearZpacks

By Person A|2019-03-01T05:55:06+00:00February 11th, 2019|