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Add a light to your sleeping bag

Black Crater unveiled a small new light built into a cord lock at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008. It works just like any cord lock when placed on the cord of anything from a sleeping bag to a stuff sack to a hoodie, but also keeps a three-beam-setting light handy on the bag, sack or garment. The little eight-gram light is water resistant.

Jelly from Queen Anne's lace flowers

The flower heads of Queens Anne’s lace (Daucus carota), which is also known as the wild carrot, can be transformed into a delicious jelly, supremely delicate in taste and color. The broad, flat, lacy clusters of myriad, tiny, white flowers are a dominant part of roadsides, ditches, meadows and wild fields throughout the region. To produce a gently flavored, wine-colored jelly, gather and rinse about three dozen of the flower heads. Bring four...

Surfboard + Skateboard = SoulArc

Mitch Mulder and Sam Vilardi combined two of their favorite activities to design the SoulArc. Basically, it turns pavement into waves. An on-line store is currently under construction and will be available to take orders in mid-September. The boards will set you back about $260. Via.

Heat Sheets

The Heat Sheet takes advantage of its generous 60" x 96" size by having survival and first aid instructions printed directly upon it. The 2.88oz blanket reflects up to 90% of radiated body heat and sports a bright reflective stripe to get attention when you need it. It's available through Adventure Medical Kits and through local retailers for about 6 bucks. Via.

Too cool! Underwater wallpaper

National Geoggraphic is making a series of underwater wreck photos, including one from the Titantic (sans Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet), available as computer monitor wallpaper. The images at nationalgeographic.com are incredibly clear and sharp. They'll keep any diver, even us shallow snorklers, longing for the water over our heads.

Great launches across the U.S.

BoatU.S., the Boat Owners Association of the United States, has added nationwide boating ramp and marinas locator feature to the website for its Trailer Club. Available to members and non-members, the locator can search wthin your parameters to find locations to launch a boat including municipal or state boat ramps, marinas, boat clubs, private sites and other locations that offer trailer boat access, as well as fishing and boating supply stores....

Homemade energy bars: cheap, delicious, & surprisingly easy!

Image: indywriter @ Flickr" Energy bars are a terrific option for athletes - or anyone - looking for a quick source of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins & minerals. Conveniently packaged and easy to throw in a gym or golf bag - or briefcase, for that matter - they're a quick source of energy for athletes, students, or harried, on-the-go executives. Homemade energy bars offer all these benefits plus will save you money, and are...

Condoms for Athletic Shoes

Cleatskins are basically prophylactics for athletic shoes used in football, futball, baseball or golf, protecting not only the shoes but the spikes, cleats and studs themselves. They come in two different designs–pull-over or slip-on, but, in an effort to match your team, they’re available in a variety of different colors. Word is they’ll retail for about 35 bucks. Via.

No child left inside

Have any of you been following the national No Child Left Inside initiative focused on U.S. House Resolution 3036? From what I've been able to learn about the Act, it seems that it could pump a lot of money into environmental education requirements and environmental education research without ever getting many kids outside, or at least without getting kids to get outside once they are no longer required to do it for class. Am I...

Powdered milk on the trail

If you already know a reason other than cooking that you might want to have some powdered milk in your backpack, you don't need this interesting article at the Backpacker Magazine website. Otherwise you might want to give it a click.

Bond, James Bond, cruising underwater

Like something cool that Q just handed over to Bond (007), the Sea-Doo Seascooter is the kind of gizmo we all want. However, unlike those Bond toys, most of us will probably never actually need the Sea-Doo Seascooter. I still want one. For about $400, the little, 15-pound Seascooter tows a swimmer through the water at about two miles per hour for about an hour or 90 minutes on a single charge. It can...

1974 VW Beetle Pulls a 5th Wheel???

Who knew a tiny little VW Beetle could pull a 5th wheel travel trailer??? And make 360 degree turns while doing so????? The embed feature has been disabled by the YouTuber who posted the video, so you'll have go here to see this amazing feat!

The Nomad Yurt by EcoShack: Prefab for the Uncooped.

The prefab craze has hit the outdoors: "SoCal based Ecoshack has updated the ancient shelter with a modern construction that is light, flexible, and composed entirely of eco-friendly materials. The airy shelter is perfect for a summer’s eve spent stargazing, an impromptu backyard gathering, or anyplace that a peaceful private space is desired." Read more at Inhabitat.

Kevin's Gypsy Wagon

Kevin, a highschool teacher, decided to turn a 1938 International Harvester Truck into a gypsy wagon. Its interior features include natural wood surfaces, a toilet and shower, water heater, antique wood-burning stove and a refrigerator/freezer. With his modifications, the wagon can approach speeds of about 45 MPH. Not one the fastest ways to get from point A to point B, but certainly one of the more stylish ways. You can see a pictorial journal of...

Should loaded guns be allowed in national parks?

The National Parks Conservation Association is helping give voice to people who oppose the NRA's push to allow loaded guns into our national parks. The NPCA is providing an editable letter of concern that will be e-mailed to the current administration. The comment period for this issue closes August 8, 2008, so if you feel the need to express your opposition, do so soon! For more information about existing firearm regulation in our national parks...

Tick removal

When I first heard of the following method for removing a tick that has already attached itself I couldn't believe it either. However, every time I've tried it - on dogs and humans - it has worked. Put some liquid soap on a cotton ball. I've used both kitchen dish soap and all-natural liquid hand soap, and they've both performed just fine. I've also used cotton swabs when I couldn't find any cotton balls....

Add a light to your sleeping bag

Black Crater unveiled a small new light built into a cord lock at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008. It works just like any cord lock when placed on the cord of anything from a sleeping bag to a stuff sack to a hoodie, but also keeps a three-beam-setting light handy on the bag, sack or garment. The little eight-gram light is water resistant.

Jelly from Queen Anne's lace flowers

The flower heads of Queens Anne’s lace (Daucus carota), which is also known as the wild carrot, can be transformed into a delicious jelly, supremely delicate in taste and color. The broad, flat, lacy clusters of myriad, tiny, white flowers are a dominant part of roadsides, ditches, meadows and wild fields throughout the region. To produce a gently flavored, wine-colored jelly, gather and rinse about three dozen of the flower heads. Bring four...

Surfboard + Skateboard = SoulArc

Mitch Mulder and Sam Vilardi combined two of their favorite activities to design the SoulArc. Basically, it turns pavement into waves. An on-line store is currently under construction and will be available to take orders in mid-September. The boards will set you back about $260. Via.

Heat Sheets

The Heat Sheet takes advantage of its generous 60" x 96" size by having survival and first aid instructions printed directly upon it. The 2.88oz blanket reflects up to 90% of radiated body heat and sports a bright reflective stripe to get attention when you need it. It's available through Adventure Medical Kits and through local retailers for about 6 bucks. Via.

Too cool! Underwater wallpaper

National Geoggraphic is making a series of underwater wreck photos, including one from the Titantic (sans Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet), available as computer monitor wallpaper. The images at nationalgeographic.com are incredibly clear and sharp. They'll keep any diver, even us shallow snorklers, longing for the water over our heads.

Great launches across the U.S.

BoatU.S., the Boat Owners Association of the United States, has added nationwide boating ramp and marinas locator feature to the website for its Trailer Club. Available to members and non-members, the locator can search wthin your parameters to find locations to launch a boat including municipal or state boat ramps, marinas, boat clubs, private sites and other locations that offer trailer boat access, as well as fishing and boating supply stores....

Homemade energy bars: cheap, delicious, & surprisingly easy!

Image: indywriter @ Flickr" Energy bars are a terrific option for athletes - or anyone - looking for a quick source of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins & minerals. Conveniently packaged and easy to throw in a gym or golf bag - or briefcase, for that matter - they're a quick source of energy for athletes, students, or harried, on-the-go executives. Homemade energy bars offer all these benefits plus will save you money, and are...

Condoms for Athletic Shoes

Cleatskins are basically prophylactics for athletic shoes used in football, futball, baseball or golf, protecting not only the shoes but the spikes, cleats and studs themselves. They come in two different designs–pull-over or slip-on, but, in an effort to match your team, they’re available in a variety of different colors. Word is they’ll retail for about 35 bucks. Via.

No child left inside

Have any of you been following the national No Child Left Inside initiative focused on U.S. House Resolution 3036? From what I've been able to learn about the Act, it seems that it could pump a lot of money into environmental education requirements and environmental education research without ever getting many kids outside, or at least without getting kids to get outside once they are no longer required to do it for class. Am I...

Powdered milk on the trail

If you already know a reason other than cooking that you might want to have some powdered milk in your backpack, you don't need this interesting article at the Backpacker Magazine website. Otherwise you might want to give it a click.

Bond, James Bond, cruising underwater

Like something cool that Q just handed over to Bond (007), the Sea-Doo Seascooter is the kind of gizmo we all want. However, unlike those Bond toys, most of us will probably never actually need the Sea-Doo Seascooter. I still want one. For about $400, the little, 15-pound Seascooter tows a swimmer through the water at about two miles per hour for about an hour or 90 minutes on a single charge. It can...

1974 VW Beetle Pulls a 5th Wheel???

Who knew a tiny little VW Beetle could pull a 5th wheel travel trailer??? And make 360 degree turns while doing so????? The embed feature has been disabled by the YouTuber who posted the video, so you'll have go here to see this amazing feat!

The Nomad Yurt by EcoShack: Prefab for the Uncooped.

The prefab craze has hit the outdoors: "SoCal based Ecoshack has updated the ancient shelter with a modern construction that is light, flexible, and composed entirely of eco-friendly materials. The airy shelter is perfect for a summer’s eve spent stargazing, an impromptu backyard gathering, or anyplace that a peaceful private space is desired." Read more at Inhabitat.

Kevin's Gypsy Wagon

Kevin, a highschool teacher, decided to turn a 1938 International Harvester Truck into a gypsy wagon. Its interior features include natural wood surfaces, a toilet and shower, water heater, antique wood-burning stove and a refrigerator/freezer. With his modifications, the wagon can approach speeds of about 45 MPH. Not one the fastest ways to get from point A to point B, but certainly one of the more stylish ways. You can see a pictorial journal of...

Should loaded guns be allowed in national parks?

The National Parks Conservation Association is helping give voice to people who oppose the NRA's push to allow loaded guns into our national parks. The NPCA is providing an editable letter of concern that will be e-mailed to the current administration. The comment period for this issue closes August 8, 2008, so if you feel the need to express your opposition, do so soon! For more information about existing firearm regulation in our national parks...

Tick removal

When I first heard of the following method for removing a tick that has already attached itself I couldn't believe it either. However, every time I've tried it - on dogs and humans - it has worked. Put some liquid soap on a cotton ball. I've used both kitchen dish soap and all-natural liquid hand soap, and they've both performed just fine. I've also used cotton swabs when I couldn't find any cotton balls....

Add a light to your sleeping bag

Black Crater unveiled a small new light built into a cord lock at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008. It works just like any cord lock when placed on the cord of anything from a sleeping bag to a stuff sack to a hoodie, but also keeps a three-beam-setting light handy on the bag, sack or garment. The little eight-gram light is water resistant.

Jelly from Queen Anne's lace flowers

The flower heads of Queens Anne’s lace (Daucus carota), which is also known as the wild carrot, can be transformed into a delicious jelly, supremely delicate in taste and color. The broad, flat, lacy clusters of myriad, tiny, white flowers are a dominant part of roadsides, ditches, meadows and wild fields throughout the region. To produce a gently flavored, wine-colored jelly, gather and rinse about three dozen of the flower heads. Bring four...

Surfboard + Skateboard = SoulArc

Mitch Mulder and Sam Vilardi combined two of their favorite activities to design the SoulArc. Basically, it turns pavement into waves. An on-line store is currently under construction and will be available to take orders in mid-September. The boards will set you back about $260. Via.

Heat Sheets

The Heat Sheet takes advantage of its generous 60" x 96" size by having survival and first aid instructions printed directly upon it. The 2.88oz blanket reflects up to 90% of radiated body heat and sports a bright reflective stripe to get attention when you need it. It's available through Adventure Medical Kits and through local retailers for about 6 bucks. Via.

Too cool! Underwater wallpaper

National Geoggraphic is making a series of underwater wreck photos, including one from the Titantic (sans Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet), available as computer monitor wallpaper. The images at nationalgeographic.com are incredibly clear and sharp. They'll keep any diver, even us shallow snorklers, longing for the water over our heads.

Great launches across the U.S.

BoatU.S., the Boat Owners Association of the United States, has added nationwide boating ramp and marinas locator feature to the website for its Trailer Club. Available to members and non-members, the locator can search wthin your parameters to find locations to launch a boat including municipal or state boat ramps, marinas, boat clubs, private sites and other locations that offer trailer boat access, as well as fishing and boating supply stores....

Homemade energy bars: cheap, delicious, & surprisingly easy!

Image: indywriter @ Flickr" Energy bars are a terrific option for athletes - or anyone - looking for a quick source of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins & minerals. Conveniently packaged and easy to throw in a gym or golf bag - or briefcase, for that matter - they're a quick source of energy for athletes, students, or harried, on-the-go executives. Homemade energy bars offer all these benefits plus will save you money, and are...

Condoms for Athletic Shoes

Cleatskins are basically prophylactics for athletic shoes used in football, futball, baseball or golf, protecting not only the shoes but the spikes, cleats and studs themselves. They come in two different designs–pull-over or slip-on, but, in an effort to match your team, they’re available in a variety of different colors. Word is they’ll retail for about 35 bucks. Via.

No child left inside

Have any of you been following the national No Child Left Inside initiative focused on U.S. House Resolution 3036? From what I've been able to learn about the Act, it seems that it could pump a lot of money into environmental education requirements and environmental education research without ever getting many kids outside, or at least without getting kids to get outside once they are no longer required to do it for class. Am I...

Powdered milk on the trail

If you already know a reason other than cooking that you might want to have some powdered milk in your backpack, you don't need this interesting article at the Backpacker Magazine website. Otherwise you might want to give it a click.

Bond, James Bond, cruising underwater

Like something cool that Q just handed over to Bond (007), the Sea-Doo Seascooter is the kind of gizmo we all want. However, unlike those Bond toys, most of us will probably never actually need the Sea-Doo Seascooter. I still want one. For about $400, the little, 15-pound Seascooter tows a swimmer through the water at about two miles per hour for about an hour or 90 minutes on a single charge. It can...

1974 VW Beetle Pulls a 5th Wheel???

Who knew a tiny little VW Beetle could pull a 5th wheel travel trailer??? And make 360 degree turns while doing so????? The embed feature has been disabled by the YouTuber who posted the video, so you'll have go here to see this amazing feat!

The Nomad Yurt by EcoShack: Prefab for the Uncooped.

The prefab craze has hit the outdoors: "SoCal based Ecoshack has updated the ancient shelter with a modern construction that is light, flexible, and composed entirely of eco-friendly materials. The airy shelter is perfect for a summer’s eve spent stargazing, an impromptu backyard gathering, or anyplace that a peaceful private space is desired." Read more at Inhabitat.

Kevin's Gypsy Wagon

Kevin, a highschool teacher, decided to turn a 1938 International Harvester Truck into a gypsy wagon. Its interior features include natural wood surfaces, a toilet and shower, water heater, antique wood-burning stove and a refrigerator/freezer. With his modifications, the wagon can approach speeds of about 45 MPH. Not one the fastest ways to get from point A to point B, but certainly one of the more stylish ways. You can see a pictorial journal of...

Should loaded guns be allowed in national parks?

The National Parks Conservation Association is helping give voice to people who oppose the NRA's push to allow loaded guns into our national parks. The NPCA is providing an editable letter of concern that will be e-mailed to the current administration. The comment period for this issue closes August 8, 2008, so if you feel the need to express your opposition, do so soon! For more information about existing firearm regulation in our national parks...

Tick removal

When I first heard of the following method for removing a tick that has already attached itself I couldn't believe it either. However, every time I've tried it - on dogs and humans - it has worked. Put some liquid soap on a cotton ball. I've used both kitchen dish soap and all-natural liquid hand soap, and they've both performed just fine. I've also used cotton swabs when I couldn't find any cotton balls....

Add a light to your sleeping bag

Black Crater unveiled a small new light built into a cord lock at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008. It works just like any cord lock when placed on the cord of anything from a sleeping bag to a stuff sack to a hoodie, but also keeps a three-beam-setting light handy on the bag, sack or garment. The little eight-gram light is water resistant.

Jelly from Queen Anne's lace flowers

The flower heads of Queens Anne’s lace (Daucus carota), which is also known as the wild carrot, can be transformed into a delicious jelly, supremely delicate in taste and color. The broad, flat, lacy clusters of myriad, tiny, white flowers are a dominant part of roadsides, ditches, meadows and wild fields throughout the region. To produce a gently flavored, wine-colored jelly, gather and rinse about three dozen of the flower heads. Bring four...

Surfboard + Skateboard = SoulArc

Mitch Mulder and Sam Vilardi combined two of their favorite activities to design the SoulArc. Basically, it turns pavement into waves. An on-line store is currently under construction and will be available to take orders in mid-September. The boards will set you back about $260. Via.

Heat Sheets

The Heat Sheet takes advantage of its generous 60" x 96" size by having survival and first aid instructions printed directly upon it. The 2.88oz blanket reflects up to 90% of radiated body heat and sports a bright reflective stripe to get attention when you need it. It's available through Adventure Medical Kits and through local retailers for about 6 bucks. Via.

Too cool! Underwater wallpaper

National Geoggraphic is making a series of underwater wreck photos, including one from the Titantic (sans Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet), available as computer monitor wallpaper. The images at nationalgeographic.com are incredibly clear and sharp. They'll keep any diver, even us shallow snorklers, longing for the water over our heads.

Great launches across the U.S.

BoatU.S., the Boat Owners Association of the United States, has added nationwide boating ramp and marinas locator feature to the website for its Trailer Club. Available to members and non-members, the locator can search wthin your parameters to find locations to launch a boat including municipal or state boat ramps, marinas, boat clubs, private sites and other locations that offer trailer boat access, as well as fishing and boating supply stores....

Homemade energy bars: cheap, delicious, & surprisingly easy!

Image: indywriter @ Flickr" Energy bars are a terrific option for athletes - or anyone - looking for a quick source of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins & minerals. Conveniently packaged and easy to throw in a gym or golf bag - or briefcase, for that matter - they're a quick source of energy for athletes, students, or harried, on-the-go executives. Homemade energy bars offer all these benefits plus will save you money, and are...

Condoms for Athletic Shoes

Cleatskins are basically prophylactics for athletic shoes used in football, futball, baseball or golf, protecting not only the shoes but the spikes, cleats and studs themselves. They come in two different designs–pull-over or slip-on, but, in an effort to match your team, they’re available in a variety of different colors. Word is they’ll retail for about 35 bucks. Via.

No child left inside

Have any of you been following the national No Child Left Inside initiative focused on U.S. House Resolution 3036? From what I've been able to learn about the Act, it seems that it could pump a lot of money into environmental education requirements and environmental education research without ever getting many kids outside, or at least without getting kids to get outside once they are no longer required to do it for class. Am I...

Powdered milk on the trail

If you already know a reason other than cooking that you might want to have some powdered milk in your backpack, you don't need this interesting article at the Backpacker Magazine website. Otherwise you might want to give it a click.

Bond, James Bond, cruising underwater

Like something cool that Q just handed over to Bond (007), the Sea-Doo Seascooter is the kind of gizmo we all want. However, unlike those Bond toys, most of us will probably never actually need the Sea-Doo Seascooter. I still want one. For about $400, the little, 15-pound Seascooter tows a swimmer through the water at about two miles per hour for about an hour or 90 minutes on a single charge. It can...

1974 VW Beetle Pulls a 5th Wheel???

Who knew a tiny little VW Beetle could pull a 5th wheel travel trailer??? And make 360 degree turns while doing so????? The embed feature has been disabled by the YouTuber who posted the video, so you'll have go here to see this amazing feat!

The Nomad Yurt by EcoShack: Prefab for the Uncooped.

The prefab craze has hit the outdoors: "SoCal based Ecoshack has updated the ancient shelter with a modern construction that is light, flexible, and composed entirely of eco-friendly materials. The airy shelter is perfect for a summer’s eve spent stargazing, an impromptu backyard gathering, or anyplace that a peaceful private space is desired." Read more at Inhabitat.

Kevin's Gypsy Wagon

Kevin, a highschool teacher, decided to turn a 1938 International Harvester Truck into a gypsy wagon. Its interior features include natural wood surfaces, a toilet and shower, water heater, antique wood-burning stove and a refrigerator/freezer. With his modifications, the wagon can approach speeds of about 45 MPH. Not one the fastest ways to get from point A to point B, but certainly one of the more stylish ways. You can see a pictorial journal of...

Should loaded guns be allowed in national parks?

The National Parks Conservation Association is helping give voice to people who oppose the NRA's push to allow loaded guns into our national parks. The NPCA is providing an editable letter of concern that will be e-mailed to the current administration. The comment period for this issue closes August 8, 2008, so if you feel the need to express your opposition, do so soon! For more information about existing firearm regulation in our national parks...

Tick removal

When I first heard of the following method for removing a tick that has already attached itself I couldn't believe it either. However, every time I've tried it - on dogs and humans - it has worked. Put some liquid soap on a cotton ball. I've used both kitchen dish soap and all-natural liquid hand soap, and they've both performed just fine. I've also used cotton swabs when I couldn't find any cotton balls....

Add a light to your sleeping bag

Black Crater unveiled a small new light built into a cord lock at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008. It works just like any cord lock when placed on the cord of anything from a sleeping bag to a stuff sack to a hoodie, but also keeps a three-beam-setting light handy on the bag, sack or garment. The little eight-gram light is water resistant.

Jelly from Queen Anne's lace flowers

The flower heads of Queens Anne’s lace (Daucus carota), which is also known as the wild carrot, can be transformed into a delicious jelly, supremely delicate in taste and color. The broad, flat, lacy clusters of myriad, tiny, white flowers are a dominant part of roadsides, ditches, meadows and wild fields throughout the region. To produce a gently flavored, wine-colored jelly, gather and rinse about three dozen of the flower heads. Bring four...

Surfboard + Skateboard = SoulArc

Mitch Mulder and Sam Vilardi combined two of their favorite activities to design the SoulArc. Basically, it turns pavement into waves. An on-line store is currently under construction and will be available to take orders in mid-September. The boards will set you back about $260. Via.

Heat Sheets

The Heat Sheet takes advantage of its generous 60" x 96" size by having survival and first aid instructions printed directly upon it. The 2.88oz blanket reflects up to 90% of radiated body heat and sports a bright reflective stripe to get attention when you need it. It's available through Adventure Medical Kits and through local retailers for about 6 bucks. Via.

Too cool! Underwater wallpaper

National Geoggraphic is making a series of underwater wreck photos, including one from the Titantic (sans Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet), available as computer monitor wallpaper. The images at nationalgeographic.com are incredibly clear and sharp. They'll keep any diver, even us shallow snorklers, longing for the water over our heads.

Great launches across the U.S.

BoatU.S., the Boat Owners Association of the United States, has added nationwide boating ramp and marinas locator feature to the website for its Trailer Club. Available to members and non-members, the locator can search wthin your parameters to find locations to launch a boat including municipal or state boat ramps, marinas, boat clubs, private sites and other locations that offer trailer boat access, as well as fishing and boating supply stores....

Homemade energy bars: cheap, delicious, & surprisingly easy!

Image: indywriter @ Flickr" Energy bars are a terrific option for athletes - or anyone - looking for a quick source of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins & minerals. Conveniently packaged and easy to throw in a gym or golf bag - or briefcase, for that matter - they're a quick source of energy for athletes, students, or harried, on-the-go executives. Homemade energy bars offer all these benefits plus will save you money, and are...

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