Archive for January, 2010

How to find a tiny hole in a air mattress?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I have a queen size air mattress that is about 2 feet high possibly a bit higher! There is a hole in it and i can't seem to find it! My sister and I tried to find it by putting pressure on it and trying to feel for the air, ...

How do I get rid of mold on an air bed?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I just pulled my Coleman air bed out of the garage and found mold on the cloth side of the mattress. How do I safely get rid of it without ruining the bed or its material? Mold forms as a result of moisture. Wash it down with vinegar and water ...

What gauge of tube should I get for river rafting?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I wouldn't be doing and heavy duty rafting. Just floating down a river, but might hit rocks at the bottom and I'm wondering if 14 PVF is thick enough. Thank you! I have not seen the reference to 14 PVF so I am not able to respond to that however a standard ...

Does anyone know of a shop in the VA Beach area that designs custom backpacks or custom hiking gear?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I have an unusual project and I need a store that can actually build a backpack/harness from scratch. Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Most shops of the type you are looking for are out west, there just isn't enough demand on the east coast. Mystery Ranch here ...

How big of a hiking backpack should i get?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I am traveling through eruope for 15 days this summer and need to know how big of a bag i should get: 55, 65, or 75 lt. I wont be carrying any type of camping equipment, mainly clothes and such. I am traveling through eruope for 15 days this summer via ...

What is the best outdoor clothing for $1500.00?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I am going to Iraq on an assignment and my company has authorized me $1500.00 to buy clothing, I have to provide receipts to get reimbursed. I am allowed to buy the following items. What is my best places for me to go to get the best in Virginia, DC ...

Where can I go tent camping in Minnesota withouth bothering with the State Parks and/or reserved camp grounds?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Any ideas? A couple friends and I would like to go camping no further than 3-4 hours away from the Twin Cities without bothering with State Park nonsense, etc... Is this possible? Any stories good or bad? We're planning on next weekend (2nd wknd October) and we'll be bringing everything ...

Tips For Planning A River Rafting Trip For Your Family

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

You've planned out your family vacations for the year and decided to try a river rafting trip. Here are some tips for planning a fun and enjoyable river rafting trip for your family. Planning the perfect family rafting trip involves understanding who you will be rafting with and where you are ...

The Wonder Of Designer Urban Clothing

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Your attire is a very important part of life when living in the city or suburbs. It reveals to other folks how you live as well as reveals to them your personality. Working adults and school children both have a propensity to value how folks consider them, mainly when they ...

Having the Right Hiking Accessories

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

To make life a little simpler on your hiking trip you will want to get all the necessary accessory items. You do not want to get out there on your hiking adventure and find out you do not have all the needed items. But then on the other hand you ...