Activity for Dowwie‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Does packing boots with newspaper make them dry faster? Yes, they dry faster. Newspaper ink got messy for me so instead I've used packing paper (the stuff that they wrap shoes with in the shoebox) for similar, yet cleaner, results. I've reused it many times, too. (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Question	—	Do you footprint the inside of your tent, outside, or both? I've always footprinted outside of my tent but found water inside my tent after really heavy rainfall. This has led me to wonder whether an additional liner inside of the tent would serve useful as a second footprint. Have you done this? What are your thoughts on this double footprint approach (if... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Question	—	How do you wash your water repellent apparel (DWR)? Although some have said that Tide was acceptable, I've read that any kind of detergent is unsuitable for washing water repellent / breathable material. Apparently detergent leaves behind a residue that coats the DWR, rendering it useless. My research ultimately led me to try Dri-pak soap flakes, ... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Question	—	How do you dry wet socks when camping/backpacking if it's raining and the socks cannot be hung to dry outside How do you dry wet socks when camping/backpacking if it's raining and the socks cannot be hung to dry outside? I've been compiling a list of recommendations on this subject for a little while. Please add to the list if you can. I hope you find this useful. Stuff them inside your thermal unde... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Which one is scientifically better for carrying water during an expedition: A hard fiber bottle or an Aluminium Bottle? Neither are suitable for an expedition, where every ounce and room in your pack counts. Fortunately, there are now many types of collapsible BPA-free bottles / reservoirs for you to choose from. My platypus softbottle rolls into practically nothing. I also carry the 5 liter platypus water tank for... (more)	—	over 10 years ago