Tent Stake-Out Tip
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The Trucker’s Hitch is one of the easiest methods to tension guy lines. Set up as illustrated above. Create the upper loop by using an overhand on a bight or a slip knot. Tie off with a looped half hitch which is easy to untie and adjust.
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On snow or rocky ground set tent stakes “deadman” style. Tie into the center of the stake then bury it horizontally in snow or under rocks. The line and stake together should make a “T”. Be sure to bury the stake several feet deep or the stakes will melt out! When using rocks, be sure to use enough to handle the strongest winds you expect to encounter.
Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide
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Synthetic & down insulated sleeping bags can be cleaned when dirt and grime begin to interfere with loft. Most manufacturers recommend washing your spleeping bag after 20 nights of use.
In general: if it’s dirty, losing loft or smells – wash it!. Wash by hand or in a front loading commercial washer using ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner or ReviveX® Down Cleaner. Dry the bag unzipped on a clothesline
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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.