Eb's Adventure Blog

Packing for a backpacking trip takes a little more finesse than packing for a canoe trip. You feel every extra gram. This requires difficult decisions on gear: to take, or not to take? Is it essential? Is it not essential...

There is a right way and a wrong way to put on your loaded backpack, and you'll know by the end of a day of hiking.  The right way carries the load on your hips so you can use the...

Water treatment can be confusing.  What do you need, anyway?  Here's how to choose the right system for your needs.

Camping quilts have been around for decades but are recently experiencing renewed popularity. If you're only looking to purchase one sleeping system you'll need to choose between a quilt and a traditional sleeping bag.  There are pros and cons to each style....

There are some important things to consider when buying a tent to ensure you get the right one for your needs.  A good quality tent will last a long time when cared for properly, so make sure you'll be happy...

The temperature gradient between your warm body and the cold ground causes conduction of heat - in the wrong direction.  That's where the R-value of your mattress comes in.

Knowing a little bit about what rope to get for the job will make your outdoor experience a whole lot better.  Here's a description of rope types and how you can use them.

I'm sure a few of you have had the unpleasant experience of standing under the edge of a tarp in the rain and having it suddenly empty a bucketful of water down your neck.  Don't get caught like this again.

There are only two knots you really should know as an outdoors person, and this is one.  It's more fun than you think - it's about rabbits!

There's a lot of misunderstandings about water treatment.  Unfortunately if you get it wrong the results can be downright sh***y.