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Backpack with back ventilation: when is it worth it?
A backpack with back ventilation keeps your back cooler, but is not needed by everyone. Learn what back ventilation does, who it benefits and when you can skip it.
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Backpack with back ventilation: when is it worth it?
A backpack with back ventilation keeps your back cooler, but is not needed by everyone. Learn what back ventilation does, who it benefits and when you can skip it.
Adjusting your backpack and setting the hip belt right
A backpack only carries comfortably once it is adjusted well. Step by step you learn to set the hip belt, shoulder straps and chest strap, so your shoulders do not carry it alone.
Emergency kit at home: the basics
What belongs in an emergency kit at home? This overview lists the basics for when power or water temporarily fails: water and food, light and warmth, a radio and a first-aid kit, plus where to store it and how to keep it current.
Cleaning a hydration bladder and preventing mould
A hydration bladder only stays fresh if you clean and dry it well. A practical routine to keep your drinking system clean and prevent mould in the tube, without the hassle.
How much water do you bring? Choosing the size per trip
Too little water and you run dry, too much and you carry needless weight. Practical rules of thumb for how much water to bring per hour, distance and temperature, so you choose well.
Brewing coffee without power: on the go, camping or during an outage
No socket, yet real coffee? Learn how to brew coffee without power while camping, on the go or during an outage, with a hand press at the core and a few simple alternatives.
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