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The "ceramic" variant is considerably safer than the old hot-element type. They use a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) variable-resistance ceramic element and a fan. If the fan fails, the PTC...
Ease of access. You can get something out of most pockets in a vest without stopping and removing it first. With a backpack, you might be able to reach a side pocket without removing it - otherwise...
I would guess it's that they are less likely to be nabbed by birds in those conditions. Crossing open spaces is a perilous activity for precisely the reason that birds catch rodents from above; if ...
The most common use of these in my direct, personal, experience is that they were used to mark road construction / obstructions at night, before battery powered flashing lights replaced them. It's...
Water is very important for pets. Make sure they always have fresh, clean water available. Hydration keeps them healthy, helping their organs function properly and maintaining their body temperatur...
Yes, windowless tents can be adjusted for good ventilation. You can use mesh panels, vents, or openings to let air flow in and out. This helps keep the air fresh inside and prevents stuffiness. Jus...
Some of Big Agnes' models come in 51x198 cm: Rapide SL Insulated R-value: 4,8 Boundary Deluxe Insulated R-value: 4,3 (I really don't know what's the point of this pad compared to the ...
Robens Vapour 60 comes at 190x55x6 cm. With an R-value of 1.6 it's nice for warm weather (or even just indoors).
Sleeping pads tend to follow a sizing scheme like this:[1] Regular: ~52x183 cm Long: ~65x195 cm I.e. the long one is also wider. I'm looking for longer pad which would not be too much wider than...
Peacock pocket warmers The original catalytic warmer from Japan. Chances are that you'll need to order from abroad. Pros Convenient filling funnel. (Honestly this is a huge improvement over Zi...
To warm up your boots in the morning while winter camping, try putting them in a warm sleeping bag overnight or using hand warmers inside them before putting them on.
Zippo 12h Refillable Hand Warmer IMO they are far from ideal, but with some tricks it's possible to circumvent most of the downfalls. At any rate they are widely available. Pros Pieces fit snu...
Recommendations for classic liquid fuel hand warmers. The ones that combust petroleum based fuel without a flame in a catalytic "burner". Besides the normal considerations of build quality, usabil...
Additionally to @Lost's solid answer, take special care when handling the wet bag! The fabrics aren't designed to take on the weight of all that absorbed water. Never just grab it from one place. I...
Biking currently has 26 posts and bikes has 17. Neither has a tag description. The latter is newer. This answer suggests merging them and no one's objected in the four months since it was posted...
In this video, Alex Hibbert recommends Tall Hippo Saks precisely for this purpose. A polar expeditionist probably knows what he's talking about. To my knowledge, they are only available in North A...
Instead of buying expensive dedicated vapor barrier socks, you can just use a trash bag as a liner sock. It likely breathes less too. However not all trash bags are created equal. Properties of a ...
In really cold temperatures, it's often recommended to use a separate overbag made from a synthetic material over your main down sleeping bag. Supposedly this helps moisture (from your body) escape...
When sleeping in cold temperatures in a sleeping bag with the opening closed to the minimum — just your face — how to keep your nose from getting cold? I feel like the cold air coming in will alway...
Mittens at least feel warmer, but in practice this is offset by the fact that there are always little tasks which cannot be done with mittens. When wearing glove liners, I can usually get the job d...
Stick in handwarmers like 15min (subject to the type you're using) before you're going to put them on. I like the crystallizing type for this purpose, but if you are going to be opening a pair of ...
I am not a camper, so I do not know The Answer™, but here are some considerations: Draped over the cord Pros It's simple. If the ground is higher on one side, you can give one side or the oth...
The Black Diamond Moji R+ is a nice small tent lantern. I believe it's also rather widely available. Pros: Small Rechargeable Dimmable Hanging hooks (magnets too but I have never found the o...
Good rectangular single person tarp made from a lightweight composite fabric such as Dynema or UltraTNT, as these tend to be lighter than the commonly used Silnylon.
Talking about the basic A-frame formation, where there is a higher up ridgeline going through the middle of a rectangular tarp (non-diagonally) e.g. from tree to tree, and the two sides are pegged ...