I love this guide! I couldn't agree more on the daypack recommendation. My Osprey daypack is one of the best purchases I've ever made and is a massive improvement over the drawstring bad I was using previously.
Agreed! Osprey also has such a good variety in its lineup. You can't really go wrong with their equipment though. I believe they also guarantee their equipment for life.
Do not dry your expensive clothing in the dryer. Or, dry it on the lowest heat setting. Every time. Heat is the first thing to destroy the coating on performance fabric. If it’s prone to stinking, then dry it in the sun. Dry it as soon as you can rather than let it sit damp in a hamper. Bacteria don’t multiply in dry fabric. I purchase better clothing and take care of it so that it lasts longer—protecting my investment.
This is an awesome tip to keep in mind. Double check labels too -- some things on this list (like the prana pants) need to be washed inside out. And keep dryer sheets out of the equation entirely for performance clothes! Thanks for your comment; hopefully someone will get a bit of extra use out of their stuff thanks to this!
Cole man our team at www.shaggyoutdoors.com cannot get outdoors without our coffee and our fly fishing rods. There was great information and I agree with Jennifer M also on the Osprey daypack. I've had my Osprey packs for over 10 years and they still have life left in them.
Thank you! I was going to add an announcement section to the end of this post, but I actually ran afoul of the email cutoff limit. I'm going to be mixing in some educational resources alongside the trip write ups, stories, and interviews I do. The content more in line with what you're used to reading on here will be back next thursday!
I love this guide! I couldn't agree more on the daypack recommendation. My Osprey daypack is one of the best purchases I've ever made and is a massive improvement over the drawstring bad I was using previously.
Agreed! Osprey also has such a good variety in its lineup. You can't really go wrong with their equipment though. I believe they also guarantee their equipment for life.
Thank you for sharing your tips.
Absolutely! Hope they help!
Excellent article, Cole! I hope to return to my "mild" hiking soon after my broken leg is mended...
Ouch! Sorry about the broken leg! Hope it heals up and you can be back on the trail in no time!
Do not dry your expensive clothing in the dryer. Or, dry it on the lowest heat setting. Every time. Heat is the first thing to destroy the coating on performance fabric. If it’s prone to stinking, then dry it in the sun. Dry it as soon as you can rather than let it sit damp in a hamper. Bacteria don’t multiply in dry fabric. I purchase better clothing and take care of it so that it lasts longer—protecting my investment.
This is an awesome tip to keep in mind. Double check labels too -- some things on this list (like the prana pants) need to be washed inside out. And keep dryer sheets out of the equation entirely for performance clothes! Thanks for your comment; hopefully someone will get a bit of extra use out of their stuff thanks to this!
Cole man our team at www.shaggyoutdoors.com cannot get outdoors without our coffee and our fly fishing rods. There was great information and I agree with Jennifer M also on the Osprey daypack. I've had my Osprey packs for over 10 years and they still have life left in them.
Osprey packs are fantastic, for sure! Thanks for dropping by!
Thank you! I was going to add an announcement section to the end of this post, but I actually ran afoul of the email cutoff limit. I'm going to be mixing in some educational resources alongside the trip write ups, stories, and interviews I do. The content more in line with what you're used to reading on here will be back next thursday!