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Hacking My Icebreaker Hoodie To Make Elbow Patches

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I wear my favorite Icebreaker hoodie so much that I started wearing out the elbows.

My favorite article of clothing for my outdoor adventures is my IceBreaker GT 260 Hoodie.  In the fall, winter, and spring; I wear that hoody almost every day.  It is comfortable.  It is warm.  It is pricey, but so worth it.

This particular Icebreaker hoodie has a rear zip pocket to stash an energy gel or to carry a thin wallet – something like that.  I have never used that pocket.  So, when I was looking at this hoodie to see how I might repair it, I discovered that there is plenty of fabric inside of that pocket to make to elbow patches.

Jason Belaying in Fern while wearing his Icebreaker Hoodie

Here is how I hacked my hoodie’s back pocket to make elbow patches.

  1. I sewed up bigger holes with poly-blend thread.  Ideally you want to use the same material, but there is no merino thread.  Now that I have made many repairs on my Icebreaker clothing with a poly-blend thread, I know that I will switch to straight cotton.  Cotton has a little more give and flexibility.
  2. I carefully cut out the extra fabric from the back pocket of the hoodie.
  3. I lined up the DIY patches over the elbow repair area and pinned it in place.
  4. I sewed everything up, by hand, with tiny stitches.

Icebreaker is an amazing brand. You can explore directly at their website.  How they manage their animals is very humane.  If that is important to you, then you will be impressed with Icebreaker as a company.

Icebreaker make fantastic clothes for all seasons and all weather conditions.  When I first started wearing Icebreaker products, I was nervous about wearing it in the summer.  I wondered how wool would work for me in the heat of the mid summer and high humidity.  So, I bought a light colored t-shirt to test it out.  Yeah, it is everything they say it is:  comfortable, quick drying, easy wearing.

My favorite feature of Icebreaker clothing is that it does not get stinky with body odor.  And if I begin to smell a hint of body odor, I can hang it on my clothes line outside and overnight, it is fresh as a summer morning.  That cuts down on laundry costs.

 

How To Build The Ultimate Wash Station For Car Camping

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How To Build The Ultimate Wash Station For Car Camping

In this article, you will learn how to quickly and easily build the ultimate wash station for car camping.  This will work to wash your hands and your dishes.  You should try it out on your next outdoor adventure.  This wash station works best for car camping.  And if your car will be your home base, this station will work for hiking, climbing, and any other outdoor activity.

This style of wash station is quick, easy, and one-hand operational.  Once you try it, you’ll take it on all of your outdoor trips.

Wash Station for Car CampingWater Container

For my first Wash Station, I used an old Tide Laundry Soap container.  It took me many rinses to clear out the detergent residue.  And for the first few times of using container, it still had a faint smell of detergent.  I even wrote “WASH HANDS & DISHES ONLY” on the side so that no one would mistakenly drink this water.Water Jug as a Washing Station for Car Camping

Now that I’ve used it so many times, there is no soap smells.

But if you are not comfortable with re-using a laundry soap container, just buy a jug made for this exact purpose.  Most grocery stores are going to carry a similar style to the one pictured here.  If you can’t find one, Coleman makes on that is very affordable.

SoapDr. Bronners Magic Soap Label

I have a huge bias for soap:  [Read more…] about How To Build The Ultimate Wash Station For Car Camping

Meet Matt Boulton Inventor Of The Backpacker Puck

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You have read the review of the Backpacker Puck.  And now the inventor, Master Chef, and good vibes promoter, Matt Boulton, has answered a few more questions about the world famous Backpacker Pucks.

Matt Boulton Inventor of the Backpacker Puck
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Matt: At this time I’m unsure if there is organic labeling for the ingredients in the pucks. I source all of my bulk items from Sprouts Market in Overland Park, Kansas.  My honey is sourced from a local beekeeper in Merriam called Speckman Honey.  As I grow the business I plan to purchase land where I can grow most if not all of the ingredients that are in the bars. Here are the nutritional labels for the Chocolate Cherry and the Peanut Butter Banana:

Click Label to Enlarge:

Chocolate Cherry Backpacker Puck Nutrition
Chocolate Cherry Backpacker Puck Nutrition
Peanut Butter Banana Backpacker Puck Nutrition
Peanut Butter Banana Backpacker Puck Nutrition

 

HCRB: There are no preservatives, so how long can you store them?  Dry cupboard or refrigerator or freezer? [Read more…] about Meet Matt Boulton Inventor Of The Backpacker Puck

How To Build The Ultimate Toilet Kit For Hiking Climbing Camping

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In this article, you will learn how to quickly and easily build the ultimate toilet kit for your next outdoor adventure.  This toilet kit works for hiking, climbing, or camping.

I don’t trust most gas station or rest stop facilities, so I always bring my toilet kit with me.  That commercial 1-ply is the worst.  And who knows if there will be soap in that bathroom.  I would rather be comfortably clean than stranded and stinky.  Let’s get down to business.

The Ultimate Toilet Kit Contains

  • Your favorite Toilet Paper
  • Your favorite Wipes
  • A trowel or shovel
  • A bag or pouch of some kind to contain it all
  • Optional * Hand Sanitizer or Feminine Products

 

Toilet Paper

There is never a reason to buy the cheapest toilet paper for your trips.  [Read more…] about How To Build The Ultimate Toilet Kit For Hiking Climbing Camping

How To Choose Rock Climbing Shoes For People With Odd Size Feet

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You are slowly falling in love with climbing.  You are ready to stop renting shoes at the gym.  You are ready to buy your first pair of rock climbing shoes.

So how do you choose rock climbing shoes?  What if you have odd size feet?

The only rule you need to follow is this:  Try on many shoes.

How To Choose Rock Climbing Shoes For Odd Size FeetStart Your Search For Rock Climbing Shoes At Your Gym

If your gym has a shoe that fits you well, ask your wall manager if they sell the used shoes for a steep discount.  Most gyms do sell their old shoes.  Albeit, those shoes are going to be very worn out before your gym retires them.

Next, ask your wall manager to schedule a gear rep to come to your gym to demo shoes.  At events like this that I have attended, I was able to try out 3 different kinds of shoes.  Here’s the key benefit:  You get to climb in them.  And that is, without any doubt, the best way to feel out a new shoe.  Just keep trying on shoes.

Continue Your Search For Rock Climbing Shoes At Your Outdoor Shop

Most likely, you will be headed to your local outdoor shop.  Backwoods, REI, Moosejaw, Dynamic Earth.  If you are lucky, they will have a mini wall to test out your shoes.  Just keep your ears open for these words: [Read more…] about How To Choose Rock Climbing Shoes For People With Odd Size Feet

Backpacker Pucks: The Best Power Bar For Hiking Climbing or Relaxing?

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Backpacker PucksYup, I was eating the Chocolate/Cherry BackPacker Puck while I wrote this article.

Are BackPacker Pucks The Best Power Bar For Hiking Climbing or Relaxing?

The short answer is yes.  They only cost $2.50/bar.  They are made with local ingredients with no processed sugars (except the chocolate and the dried cherries).  The flavor is superior to all other power bars.  Click here BackPackerPucks.com to order some now and decide for yourself.  Click here to visit Matt Boulton’s Facebook page.

Support Your Locals In Your Climbing Communities

Supporting locals is a big deal to me and should be to you, too.  Sometimes, we are lucky to get something that is of such quality that it is worthwhile to write about and worthwhile to promote.  These BackPacker Pucks are excellent.

If you are part of the Kansas City Climbing Community, Springfield Area Climbers, Arkansas Climbing Coalition or any hiking or climbing group; reach out to Matt.  He is local.  He is solid.  He loves and supports all things outdoors. [Read more…] about Backpacker Pucks: The Best Power Bar For Hiking Climbing or Relaxing?