Truth #1 Gear wears out fast in canyons. Don’t underestimate how hard the canyons will be on your gear. Descending sandstone canyons is the same as taking sandpaper to your favorite gear as you rub up and bump against it. Any canyon worth doing, in my opinion, is going to cause you to become close and intimate with it. It is not uncommon to see canyoneers wearing elbow pads and kneepads to prevent wearing holes in their clothing and expensive wet suits. Frequently putting your back to the canyon wall while down climbing or squeezing though a slot can wear holes in your favorite gear. While a hole in your backpack can be problematic, worn harnesses are just plain dangerous. Purchasing backpacks and harness that are designed for the canyons is essential to having some longevity in your gear life and peace of mind while you tie-in on your next canyon rappel.
Showing posts with label Tips & Tricks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tips & Tricks. Show all posts
8/19/13
5 Canyoneering Truths
Liberty Mountain Employee, Christian Weaver shares some important knowledge for making a canyoneering trip more safe and enjoyable. Photos are from Christians recent canyoneering trip in Zion National Park.
Truth #1 Gear wears out fast in canyons. Don’t underestimate how hard the canyons will be on your gear. Descending sandstone canyons is the same as taking sandpaper to your favorite gear as you rub up and bump against it. Any canyon worth doing, in my opinion, is going to cause you to become close and intimate with it. It is not uncommon to see canyoneers wearing elbow pads and kneepads to prevent wearing holes in their clothing and expensive wet suits. Frequently putting your back to the canyon wall while down climbing or squeezing though a slot can wear holes in your favorite gear. While a hole in your backpack can be problematic, worn harnesses are just plain dangerous. Purchasing backpacks and harness that are designed for the canyons is essential to having some longevity in your gear life and peace of mind while you tie-in on your next canyon rappel.
Truth #1 Gear wears out fast in canyons. Don’t underestimate how hard the canyons will be on your gear. Descending sandstone canyons is the same as taking sandpaper to your favorite gear as you rub up and bump against it. Any canyon worth doing, in my opinion, is going to cause you to become close and intimate with it. It is not uncommon to see canyoneers wearing elbow pads and kneepads to prevent wearing holes in their clothing and expensive wet suits. Frequently putting your back to the canyon wall while down climbing or squeezing though a slot can wear holes in your favorite gear. While a hole in your backpack can be problematic, worn harnesses are just plain dangerous. Purchasing backpacks and harness that are designed for the canyons is essential to having some longevity in your gear life and peace of mind while you tie-in on your next canyon rappel.
6/19/13
How to Choose a Comfortable Backpack
Remember when selecting a backpack was merely a process of deciding if you wanted a frameless, external frame, or internal frame pack? Backpacks have since evolved to where many more factors have to be considered in order to find the right pack for a specific adventure.
The biggest factor when sussing out all the features of a backpack is the suspension system. Even with a super light pack, your back is going to take a toll if you don’t have the right suspension system. Backpacks were invented to be placed on your back for a long time while carrying lots of stuff. So you need to make sure your pack supports your back while properly distributing the weight around your torso.
The biggest factor when sussing out all the features of a backpack is the suspension system. Even with a super light pack, your back is going to take a toll if you don’t have the right suspension system. Backpacks were invented to be placed on your back for a long time while carrying lots of stuff. So you need to make sure your pack supports your back while properly distributing the weight around your torso.
6/13/13
Top 10 Boating Tips
Liberty Mountain employee, Aaron Smock is no stranger to boating and water. Through trial and error, he’s figured out what it takes to eliminate the hassles, dangers, and inconveniences of boating.
The warmer summer months are right around the corner. During this time of year, people instinctively migrate to water as the temperatures begin to rise. Personally, I find great enjoyment from a day on the river, beach, or lake. The benefits of paddle sports—wildlife, exercise, and an escape from the heat—greatly outweigh the nuisances, e.g., pruned fingers/toes, sand EVERYWHERE, and inappropriate use of the skimpy bathing suits. I am a sea kayaker, but now that I live in the desert of Utah, coastal kayaking is pretty much out of the picture. That being said, the numerous reservoirs and rivers in the Beehive State provide a water oasis for all kinds of fun.
The warmer summer months are right around the corner. During this time of year, people instinctively migrate to water as the temperatures begin to rise. Personally, I find great enjoyment from a day on the river, beach, or lake. The benefits of paddle sports—wildlife, exercise, and an escape from the heat—greatly outweigh the nuisances, e.g., pruned fingers/toes, sand EVERYWHERE, and inappropriate use of the skimpy bathing suits. I am a sea kayaker, but now that I live in the desert of Utah, coastal kayaking is pretty much out of the picture. That being said, the numerous reservoirs and rivers in the Beehive State provide a water oasis for all kinds of fun.
5/23/13
Choose the Right Stove
Backpackers need a stove that is light and efficient. Alpinists need something that will fire up at full power within seconds. Car-campers usually need a stove that will cook larger quantities. Some people demand a stove with a built-in igniter, while others don’t want the extra weight and bulk. Personal preference or limited pack space may even demand a self-containing stove and cook set. Then there are those that rely heavily on the fact that their stove is windproof.
3/26/13
7 Ways To Sleep Warm While Camping
Just imagine what it would be like to crawl into your sleeping bag, zip it up, and sleep the entire night knowing that your personal cocoon of nylon, polyester and even down is going to shield you from the frigid outside temperatures.
You'd think that just by jumping into a sleeping bag and cinching it around your face that you'd be toasty warm for the whole night. However, many of us have countless memories of waking up in your sleeping bag feeling colder than than the temperature outside. What's up with that?
You'd think that just by jumping into a sleeping bag and cinching it around your face that you'd be toasty warm for the whole night. However, many of us have countless memories of waking up in your sleeping bag feeling colder than than the temperature outside. What's up with that?
3/6/13
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