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Tech NewsAdventure: California’s Lost Coast
Way up at the top of Northern California is a little piece of wilderness called The Lost Coast. It’s too rugged to build on, meaning it’s the last coastline here that’s unspoiled. It’s also dangerous, as you can see in this picture. Especially in winter, during a storm. Let’s go backpacking! “I’m from here! I … Continued
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Traveling With Two-Factor: How To Access Your Accounts Abroad
With massive security hacks now coming on what feels like a weekly basis, two-factor authentication has become a modern necessity. But, leave the country and getting that access code can become a lot more difficult than just waiting for a text. Here’s what you need to know and do before your next trip. What’s Two-Factor … Continued
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Get a new iPhone? Camera? Tips to Master Your Brand New Gadget
There are a couple things that can go through your head upon unwrapping a shiny new electronic device: hell yesss is closely followed by: uhhh, so how do I use this thing? You could read the instructional manual cover to cover, but c’mon F that. So, we’ve compiled some tips for how to master your … Continued
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Tech NewsHow to Make Your Own AA Battery
If you’re the type of person who likes to do things the needlessly complicated way, then come on over. Here’s how to make AA batteries entirely by hand, courtesy of YouTube’s NurdRage. The necessary materials amount to a 5 mL plastic syringe (the perfect size for a battery case, it turns out), a zinc sheet, … Continued
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How To Pack A Backpack
Don’t be this guy. Carrying a backpack so large that it extends over your head and outside the width of your back makes for a long, arduous day on the trail. Instead, choose what you need wisely, then pack the bag efficiently for a lighter, more comfortable load. Here’s how. A typical checklist for backpacking: … Continued
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How to Make an Ingenious Greeting Card With a Loading Message
A loading message on your computer is, at best, annoying. A loading message on a paper though? Well, huh. Here’s how to make this clever greeting card with just some paper, scissors, and an X-ACTO knife. Over at Instructables, user goldlego has posted the complete instructions on creating an analog loading message, templates for the … Continued
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How To Make Your Own Tent Footprint For $25
Footprints help extend the life of your tent by protecting its floor. But, they’re inexplicably expensive. You can slash that price by half or more if your make your own from Tyvek. Here’s how. We have a Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 tent ($390) that we use for pretty much every backpacking trip. It’s a … Continued
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How To Make A First Aid Kit For Your Dog
Don’t panic, but there’s a good chance that, at some point during his life, the furry ball of chaos you love deeply is going to get himself hurt. Probably while doing something stupid. Luckily, performing first aid on your dog is as easy as doing it on a human. Here’s how to prepare. A single … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidVideo shows how lock picking works using a cutaway lock
We have seen drawings and animations before, but this video is great at teaching how to pick a conventional door lock. It can’t get clearer than this cutaway mechanism. Now go practice and learn to be a good thief/spy/detective/dude in some thriller movie/policeman without scruples. SPLOID is delicious brain candy. Follow us on Facebook or … Continued
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Tech NewsHow To Shoot A Polar Bear — With Live Video
Every year, hundreds of polar bears gather near a remote town in northern Canada, waiting for sea ice to freeze. It’s the largest gathering of bears you can get close to and the best opportunity you have to bring home a trophy — a photograph like this one. Live polar bear cam courtesy of explore.org, … Continued
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How To Find The Perfect Hiking Boot
The most important item in your outdoor wardrobe, hiking boots grant you the ability to traverse challenging terrain, work to keep your entire body comfortable and supported while carrying heavy loads and help regulate temperature and dryness. They’re also a difficult purchase to get right, particularly if you’re buying online. Here’s how to do that. … Continued
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Five Native American Traditions That Will Take Anyone Closer To Nature
Want to see more animals, move quietly through the woods or just feel a stronger connection with the world around you? Here’s five traditions passed down to us by our First Nations, all capable of doing just that, occasionally in surprisingly powerful ways. A major reason we have such a great outdoors tradition in North … Continued
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How To Buy Your First Hunting Rifle
Want to start hunting? First, you’ll need to buy a quality rifle and learn how to shoot it. Here’s how to get the most bang for your buck. Taking up hunting is probably the most serious way in which you can get yourself closer to nature. Before you’ll be able to harvest any game, you’ll … Continued
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10 Things To Know Before You Go: Moab, Utah ‘America’s Off-Road Capital’
Moab, Utah comes up in every conversation about America’s off-road destinations. The region’s unique “slickrock” makes for a driving experience unlike anything else, set to breathtaking views and some of the strongest off-road culture anywhere. Here are a few things to think about as you plan your first pilgrimage. https://jalopnik.com/10-things-to-know-before-you-go-moab-utah-americas-of-1651376540
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How To Drive Off-Road
Driving a truck off-road is the second most fun thing you’ll ever do. After riding a motorcycle off-road, of course. Here’s how you can start doing it, even if you don’t currently drive the world’s most capable vehicle. https://jalopnik.com/what-do-you-want-to-know-about-the-toyota-tacoma-trd-pr-1648822846 Vehicle Requirements: It really depends on the type of terrain you’re planning to tackle. In general, … Continued
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So You Want To Be An Adventure Photographer…
So you like photography and go on some pretty cool adventures too? Then adventure photography might be for you. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started. What Is Adventure Photography? The name is pretty straightforward. Adventure photography is simply the act of photographing adventures, typically in the outdoors. It’s a niche … Continued
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A Step By Step Guide To Converting Your Friends To Fandom
We always want to share the things we love with our friends, coworkers and family members — that’s human nature. And it’s a generous impulse, the desire to share. But how can you introduce your most beloved TV shows, movies, comics and books to people without turning them off? Here’s a step-by-step guide. Choose your … Continued
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How To Photograph The Northern Lights
One of nature’s most incredible phenomena are the aurora borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights. We’ve been photographing them in Iceland and we’re going to show you how to shoot them yourself. What are they? The Northern Lights are a natural light display in the sky, predominantly seen in Arctic regions. Geomagnetic storms … Continued
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How To Ride A Big, Heavy Motorcycle Off-Road
There’s no better way to see the world than from two wheels. But, the Adventure Motorcycles made to do just that are so big and heavy, riding them off the road becomes its own, separate and difficult-to-master skill. Here’s how to do it. I’ve learned all this the hard way. Growing up in England, my … Continued
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