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How to Navigate and Use a Compass
A tool for the Ages—the compass is a great companion for any off-trail hiker or explorer. There are many different uses for a compass. Here, we’ll cover the simplest use—taking a bearing. You’ll le...

Backpacking / Hiking
How to Keep Cool While Camping and Hiking
Here at home (TETON Sports headquarters), we’ve been enduring record-breaking heat. In honor of this rare occasion, we’ve compiled a list of beat-the-heat tips and tricks for the rest of the brave ...

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How to Make Friends While Camping: Camp Etiquette 101
Being a good neighbor in the outdoors is about more than just cleaning up after ourselves. There are a number of extra-mile opportunities for all of us who love spending vacations sleeping in a ten...

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How to Pack a Backpack
Backpacks are a different creature today—especially if you compare the new internal frame packs to the external frame packs of yesteryear. Top or side loading, you’ll be a happier camper if you kno...

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What to bring on a day hike
Day hikes are the shortest variety of hikes that we do. They require minimum gear and only, at most, a day to complete - sans, why they call it a “day” hike. What to bring though? Since you aren’t ...

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How to Build a Campfire
Most of today’s RV’s and new fangled camping gear allow campers to take their modern conveniences with them. But if you really want to rough it, you’ll need some way to start a fire. And no matter ...

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How to Set Up Camp
Setting up your camp. The planning, packing, and travel are all behind you. You’ve checked in to the grounds and now the first real step to your camping experience can begin. Setting up camp in an ...

Backpacking / Hiking
How to Wash Your Sleeping Bag
Washing your sleeping bag can be a bit of a controversial subject for some campers and particularly for gear manufacturers. Many companies consider warranties void if you’ve thrown your bag through...

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How to Wash Your Backpack
Maybe you feel the need for a good hike. You look to the space where you keep your beloved backpack. Sweat stains and grime have reached an unacceptable level and you realize the day has arrived to...