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Business Books and Mindset Books That Rock Climbers Need To Read

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I’ve interviewed many rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.  I ask serious question and I ask silly questions.  I frequently ask them, “What is the last good book you have read?”

The answers vary widely.  Some read fiction and others read non-fiction.  You’ll see at the end of this article, that book list is as eclectic as the climbers themselves.  It makes me appreciate them even more.

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Books.  Smart and Driven People Read Books

First, I’ll give my 3 suggestions for MUST READ books; and then I’ll list the books that your fellow climbers have suggested.  Before we get to those lists, take a look at this list of climbers you probably know.

What about you?  Are you thinking about starting your own business?  Have you started, but things are not quite yet going as smoothly as you like?  Do you need a power boost?  How’s life?  Is there some shit hitting the fan right now?  Are you thriving?

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Should A Beginner Stuff Roll Or Fold A Tent

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Should a beginner stuff roll or fold a tent short termShould a beginner stuff, roll, or fold a tent for short-term storage?

What do you think?  What works for YOU?

I subscribe to the STUFF method for short-term storage of my tent.

Specifically, I  use this method on my way from home to my campsite (and back from campsite to home) or when traveling between campsites.  For long-term storage, you should hang your tent in a closet or storage area.

In this video, under the most ideal conditions – where the tent is completely dry and I have everything disassembled – I compare stuffing to rolling / folding a tent to put it away.

So, what do you think?  Should a beginner stuff, roll, or fold a tent?

Not surprisingly, both methods work nearly equally as well.

  • The STUFF method takes approximately 50 seconds.
  • The FOLD method takes approximately 95 seconds.

Take a look:

As usual, make sure that your tent is dry. 

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How To Store Your Expensive Sleeping Bag

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How To Store Your Sleeping Bag Close Up Label

Learn how to store your expensive sleeping bag by reading the labels on your sleeping bags

This label is from my Eureka Casper sleeping bag.  Notice their suggestion to:

  • For Long Term Storage, Hang Bag By Loops At Foot
  • Do Not Leave Bag In The Compression Stuff Sack For Long Periods Of Time

And, I like to add:

  • Ensure That Your Sleeping Bag Is Completely Dry

Hanging Loops On Sleeping BagDon’t feel bad if you didn’t know what those loops are.  I didn’t know what those loops were for the first many times I went on climbing trips.  I had to ask, “Hey, what are these things?”

Here’s a quick 1 minute video showing how easy it is to store your expensive sleeping bag.  I store my sleeping bags on a hanger because I use a Portable Closet to store all of my tents, sleeping bags, and off-season clothing.  This is what works for me.  You may find something else that works for you.  If you have a different system, share in the comments.

Well, one thing is for certain — you must maintain your sleeping gear as you would any other gear.  It is important.

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Tenacious Tape Repairing A Repair On A Marmot Jacket

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Marmot Driclime WindshirtTenacious Tape Repairing A Repair On A Marmot Jacket

An unlucky wind caught some embers from my campfire and sent them to the sleeve of my Marmot Driclime Windshirt.  It burned 2 small holes in the right sleeve.

After asking a few of my fiends, it became clear that I should repair my Marmot Jacket with Tenacious Tape.

I made the repair in only a few minutes.

And that repair lasted for about 4 years.  I don’t have a clear memory of when I made this repair; but suffice it to say that that the repair lasted for a satisfactory amount of time.  I wear this Marmot from Fall to Spring; so it gets quite a lot of abuse.

As you can see in the video and image below; now, the repair has worn out.  It is time to repair the repair. [Read more…] about Tenacious Tape Repairing A Repair On A Marmot Jacket

Best Hammock for a Beginner Hobo Hammock vs ENO Hammock

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Best Hammock for a Beginner

Which is the best hammock for a beginner?  Hobo Hammock vs. ENO Hammock

I am a tent camper who is also a fan of hammock camping.  However, I really hate bugs–especially in the summer.  I hate mosquitoes, gnats, and grasshoppers.  I’ve had a grasshopper startle me awake–landing on my face.  Nope and double nope!  I need my tent to block out the bugs.  But in early spring or in late fall, when there are no bugs to gang up on me while I sleep, I completely enjoy sleeping in my hammock.

Just so you know my biases*:  I only own an ENO double-wide hammock.  I have slept in it on dozens of climbing trips.  I have strung it up just to sit and chill out.  I even have a special set up in my basement with giant eye-bolts drilled into the joists where I can relax and watch some MMA on a Saturday night.

Eye Bolt for HammockI went to The Outdoor Gear Lab and looked at how they rated hammocks.  To my eyes, all of the specs of those hammocks look about the same.  Yes, all hammocks are different; yet they are all so similar.

There are thousands of hammock reviews online, so I am not going to write about the specs and breakdown each hammock.  My experience suggests that hammock reviews get way too complicated, especially for a climber/camper like myself.  If you disagree, post up your comment telling me why.  I’m far from an expert. [Read more…] about Best Hammock for a Beginner Hobo Hammock vs ENO Hammock

3 Steps To Get Rid Of Foot Odor In Your Climbing Shoes Today

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Stinky Climbing ShoesFoot odor in your climbing shoes is caused by bacteria.  That is the bottom line.  That is the end to the “why do my shoes stink” question.

It doesn’t matter if you shoes are leather or synthetic.  It doesn’t matter if you are male or female.  It doesn’t matter if your shoes are new or old.  Bacteria is causing the odor.

3 Steps To Get Rid Of Foot Odor In Your Climbing Shoes Today

  • Step 1.  Use a hair dryer to dry out your climbing shoes and kill bacteria
  • Step 2.  Use a DIY spray of water, rubbing alcohol, and essential oil
  • Step 3.  Improve your foot hygiene

Details of Step 1.  Use The Hair Dryer Method

Use a hair dryer to kill bacteria in climbing shoes
Use a hair dryer to kill bacteria in climbing shoes.

Use your hair dryer to dry out your climbing shoes and kill the bacteria.

Hair Dryer Method To Rid Your Climbing Shoes of Foot Odor
Don’t bury the hair dryer in your climbing shoe.

If you have a hair dryer, you know how to use it.  Hold it 2 – 4 inches away from the shoe and direct the heat into the shoe; moving the “aim” of the hair dryer back and forth from toebox to heel.  Do it for about a minute in each climbing shoe, then repeat.

 

 

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