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Over the weekend I saw some folks with no-sew fleece blankets for their dog crates at shows. Knowing Beau likes fluffy things, I thought this would be a good way to [...]
First Aid Kit
I have tailored this to fit my needs since I usually hike either completely alone or with just a dog. I don’t carry things like splints because I haven’t [...]
These are a couple of files I created when I was still planning to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2004. Since I never did that trip they’ve been sitting on my [...]
Knitting needle and crochet hook charts with printable PDFs.
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What’s the best breed for hiking and packing?
As with any activity, there is no best breed. Some breeds tend to be poorly suited for hiking and carrying a load- long backed [...]
You can make your own ditty bags and stuff sacks from leftover nylon pieces from other gear for a fraction of the store prices. As a plus they are an EXACT [...]
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I put up this for traildogs in general… though if you want to use it for other dogs that’s great [...]
Just a couple of ideas I liked using for belts.
Style #1- very easy to make and use
Materials needed:
Your waist measurement + 6″ of 1″ nylon web
1″ D-rings (2) or 1″ ladder [...]
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