Your hammock should not be level. When rigging, don’t hang it so steep that your head and neck sit at an uncomfortable angle. The straps of your hammock should be at around a 30-degree angle. This provides the optimal level of sag and tension for lying comfortably in a hammock. What is the best angle…
Kayaking is a great low-impact sport for beginners and intermediate paddlers. Like cycling, it’s relatively simple to pick up. Within hours you’ll be paddling happily. There are so many different types of kayaking – from flatwater kayaking to sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking. This article helps you get started. Is kayaking safe for non swimmers?…
How do I know what bike fits me? The first step is to measure your height and body weight. The second step is to find a bike by measuring its distance between the seat tube and the front wheel. If you don’t have a bike stand, place a book or two on the floor where…
A tarp is definitely recommended for a hammock. No matter how remote the possibility, you’ll want to have a tarp nearby that you can string up above the hammock to protect you from the wind, rain, and snow. Tarps are designed to cover the hammock from head to foot and provide a small dry area…
No matter how careful you are, your hammock is bound to put some wear and tear on trees. Even the lightest weight hammocks can cut into tree bark or strip it off entirely if left for too long. This leaves trees vulnerable to insects, fungus, animals, and the drying effects of wind and sun. Can…
Corn is an excellent bait for trout, as many of the fish were raised on a diet of grain pellets. In addition to being effective, corn is also very cheap, making it a great option for unlimited bait. How do you bait fish with corn? Corn is a popular bait for fishing, especially for smaller…
Mountain bike tires can typically last for 3,000 to 8,000 miles. If you use the mountain bike on trails with sharp rocks and roots, expect the lifespan to drop radically to perhaps 1,000 miles. If you ride more mild trails like cross country, you should be able to easily get 3,000 miles out of the…
To go tubeless, you need to first ensure your tires and rims are tubeless-ready. Then, remove your wheel from your bike, remove the tire and tubes from the rim, and tape your rim using tubeless-specific rim tape. Tubeless-specific tape will help ensure a tight seal. If your rim is wrapped with a plastic rim strip…
Most police flashlights have a lumen output of 3100. This means that they are incredibly bright and can be used to light up large areas or to temporarily blind a suspect. Lumens measure the amount of light that is emitted from a source, so the higher the number, the brighter the light. Is 1000 lumens…
There are a few different ways to put a worm on a hook, but the most common method is to thread the worm onto the hook. First, thread the tip of the worm onto the hook. Then, hold onto the end of the worm and wind it around the shank of the hook until you…