McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Backpacking Tip

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  • Backpack Tip

    Steps to Lifting a Backpack
    1. Lift to bent knee.
    2. Slide onto one shoulder while swinging slowly around and slide other arm in opposite strap.
    3. Fasten hip belt, then snug up other straps and off you go...!

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  • Tent Hole Repairs

    Tent Hole Repairs

    Seam Grip® permanently repairs common pinholes and tears in the tent floor. Apply just enough Seam Grip to cover the hole and spread 1/4” (5mm) beyond. Allow to dry level overnight. For 2 hour cure time, mix Seam Grip with Cotol-240™ before applying.
  • Camp Set-Up Tip

    Camp Set-Up Tip

    In bear country, it’s worth having an ultra-light, sil-nylon tarp to create a dry cooking area 100 yards away from your tent. They’re also handy for packing and unpacking your pack in the rain. Current sil-nylon tarps weigh as little as 6 oz.