Capilene is the name that Patagonia uses to describe the fabric employed in the construction of water hating clothing....the best option for high-sweat activities and wet conditions. Basically, it is polyester...
Many of Patagonia's products are made from Organic Cotton; in fact in 1996 they converted their entire sportswear line to 100% organically grown cotton. So what exactly is Organic Cotton? Isn't all cotton...
The rule of thumb for eating wild berries has been passed down in Indian lore from one generation to the other: No white berries Some red berries Most blue berries All black berries Wild berries abound in many...
When backpacking, you want to pack lots of foods that are lightweight and high in nutrition. The well-packed pack includes well labeled plastic bags which contain all the ingredients for an individual meal....
If you watch carefully on your hikes and outings, and take an identification book along, it won't take long before you have mastered many new plants. Here is a brief list of a few of the more easily...
FEEDBACK - Who Goes First - When To Leave A Negative Feedback is probably the most hotly debated subject on eBay. I have been selling for many years, and have read many debates on the subject, and have...
A rose hip is the part of the rose that develops if the flower is never picked. The rounded base of the flower that the blossom sits on gets nice and plump if left on the plant. Rose hips are typically red...
ALL PURPOSE CAMP MIX This tastes and bakes like Bisquick 9 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 cup baking powder 2 cups shortening Stir together flour, salt and baking powder. Add shortening and cut...
APPOINT A COOK It's best to assign one person in the group the task of planning the meals. That way key ingredients are less likely to be forgotten when one person is responsible. WRITE IT DOWN Write down the...