Hiking Tip
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From the top of the ridge you can see your car at the trailhead far below. Do you take a compass bearing and try to hold to it as you scramble down through dense forest? If you drift off your bearing, even slightly, you could miss the trailhead and wind up lost in the forest. By “Aiming Off” you could deliberately choose to take a bearing that will intersect the road then walk to the trailhead and your car.
Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide
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Re-coat worn areas on your tent floor with Tent Sure™ Tent Floor Sealant. Apply to the coated side of the fabric (the inside) using a foam paintbrush. For best results apply Tent Sure in a thin film, using even, sweeping motions to avoid puddles. A single thin coat works best.
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Put your jacket into your sleeping bag’s stuff sack for an instant pillow.