Archive for the ‘Equipment’ Category
Dressing for Cold Weather
Fabrics such as cotton retain moisture and can cause the body to cool off faster because they stay damp and clammy. Start with a base layer such as Under Armour, polypropylene or other polyester based fabric.
Winter is quickly on its way but the cold temperatures don’t mean you have to stay inside. Dressing for the cold is easy and even fashionable. With the right articles of clothing you can stay warm outdoors on even the coldest days.
Layering your clothing is the best way to ensure you will be warm enough. Start by wearing a base (inner) layer against your skin such as Under Armour or another synthetic microfiber or polyester fabric. A t-shirt and long under wear pants inner layer will move perspiration into the next (middle) layer helping your skin to stay dry. Fabrics such as cotton retain moisture and get cold and clammy very quickly. Since the body cools itself by perspiring, wearing a damp shirt will only make you colder. Read the rest of this entry »
Copyright © 2012 Mike Wilson
An Introduction to GPS Units
Handheld GPS units are one of the best items to purchase if you plan on hiking or travelling in the woods
There are many useful gadgets that have been invented to help you in the outdoors. Everything from pocket thermometers to digital watches with compasses on them, have been invented to make the great outdoors even greater. By far the most useful of all the gadgets is the GPS unit. Read the rest of this entry »
Copyright © 2012 Mike Wilson
Choosing a Tent
Choose a tent based on the conditions you will face while camping. Is it an overnight on the beach or a mountain voyage?
Camping wouldn’t be camping without the tent. There are many different styles to choose from to help make a night in the great outdoors even greater. Which style is best for you depends on a few factors that will help decide what you need.
Tents used to be heavy canvas house shaped objects that required much care. That care got even more complicated if the tent got wet. Now most tents are made of nylon which dries quickly, is very lightweight, and relatively inexpensive. There are five main parts to a tent: the tent itself, the fly, the ground cloth, the pegs, and the poles. Read the rest of this entry »
Copyright © 2012 Mike Wilson
How to Choose a Hunting Knife
Smooth-edged folding knife
There are many different types of knives available for the outdoorsman. Each one is designed for a specific task. The most popular are folding, fixed blade, filet, skinning and boning knives. When choosing a knife, there are a several important questions to think about. What will you being doing with it? A folding or fixed blade? Do you want a serrated blade? Can the blade be sharpened? Is the blade made from good quality steel and are the mechanisms sturdy?
The most important decision to make is what type of knife do you need? Chefs have many different types in the kitchen, and each has its own special purpose. When choosing a knife for the outdoors the same decisions apply. Choose a knife that suits the task at hand.
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Copyright © 2012 Mike Wilson
