The first step is to set the bike up properly. Make sure your rear wheel is in the correct position, and make sure your seat is locked in place. You can check that your seat is locked in place by looking at the bolts. If they’re on the back of the seat and not visible,…
It depends on personal preference and fishing conditions. Some anglers prefer to use a swivel when trout fishing, while others do not. It really comes down to what works best for you and your particular situation. Should you use a swivel when Walleye fishing? Walleye fishing is a popular pastime for many anglers. But should…
There are a lot of different types of fish, and each one has its own unique flavor. Some people prefer cod for its mild, milky taste, while others prefer sole for its sweet, almost candy-like flavor. Halibut is another popular choice among fish lovers due to its sweet, meaty taste. And then there’s sea bass,…
The average price of high-quality mountain bike wheels is between $400 – $550. How much does a new wheelset cost? While $1,000 can be a lot of money to spend on a wheelset, most stock wheelsets on new road bikes cost between $200–$500 if you were to buy them at cost. For this reason, an…
There are two main types of hammocks – those with spreader bars and those without. For hammocks with spreader bars, the average distance for hanging them is 4-5 feet (1.25 – 1.5m) off the ground. For hammocks without spreader bars, the optimum height for hanging them is 6-8 feet (1.8 – 2.4m) off the ground….
If you want to change a tire on your mountain bike, you have to remove the wheel, unclip the tire from the frame, and remove the valve stem. Then you can use a tire machine to remove the old tire and install a new one. I’ll give you more details on how to do it….
Sodium erythorbate is a sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a highly refined food-grade chemical closely related to vitamin C. It is synthesized from sugar, and used as a color fixative in preparing cured meats. Erythorbic acid is found naturally in some fruits and vegetables, but the vast majority of it used commercially is synthetic. When…
Yes, sleeping in a hammock can be cold, especially if the temperature outside is already cold to begin with. This is because when you sleep in a hammock, your body weight presses down on the fabric, which makes it more susceptible to the wind. This phenomenon is known as “cold butt syndrome.” To avoid this,…
According to renowned fisherman and author Johnny Nichols, a gator trout is any fish that measures 28 inches or longer. Anything shorter than that, in his opinion, doesn’t qualify as a true gator trout. Other anglers might disagree with Nichols and place the cutoff at 30 inches or 10 pounds, whichever comes first. And still…
The average 5 person tent size is around 305cm x 240cm with a 220cm head height. This should be plenty of space for most families of 4, and if you’re planning to spend more than a couple days in the great outdoors you’ll really appreciate all the extra room. Is a 6 person tent big…