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Extreme Heat Camping

So when you decide to venture out to death valley in August and it is 135, these basic tips might help make your experience a little more enjoyable. I have been in tons of heat camping situations, I even lived in a tent for an uninterrupted 5 months over a summer in the New Mexico Desert. I have discovered a few things about keeping cool. Here is my list of ways to beat the heat:

Become friends with the shade. When I went to New Mexico I used to carry a Tyvek tarp that I put grommets in to make a porta-shade. Tyvek worked out because it is super tough, super light, and white, which helps it diffuse heat. This extra weight was worth the full 13 oz. Along with some 3mm cord, it can be your best friend. Remember that in dry climates the shade can make a 20 degree or more difference.

Keep hydrated. Seems simple, but it isn't always, when you sweat, you lose water, and if it is really hot, the sweat will evaporate so quickly that you may never feel it. So it is imperative that you keep drinking constantly, even if you don't think you need to. In fact, you should know that once you feel thirsty you are starting to get dehydrated. Also when you sweat, you lose electrolytes. If you don't replace them, your body is unable to retain the water you drink. To replace them there are a variety of options, one that I fancy is Camelback Elixir.

Move at night. Moving creates heat, so to keep cool, staying still helps immensely. You should attempt to stay still and in the shade during the hottest time of the day usually 2-5pm. Start your days early. If you can't finish by noon, relax until the evening hours and finish your hike as the heat subsides. Your pack will make you hotter, and so will hiking. If you get stuck be prepared with a book, a deck of cards or something to do.

Dress Light. Keeping cool with good performance clothing from a company like The North Face can help keep you from getting overheated. Something that gives a high UPF rating to help block the sun, and something that is lightweight, breathable, and not too absorbent. Patagonia Clothing also makes Capiline, an excellent product for this purpose.

Put all your fluids inside your pack. Storing your water inside your pack opposed to in the outside mesh pockets may seem inconvenient, but it will keep it out of the sun, so it stays cool all day long. There is almost nothing harder than trying to force yourself to drink steamy hot waterwhen it is 120 degrees and rising.

Find a Breeze. The cooling sensation from a nice cross breeze is actually incredible. Thus, you should try to pick a rest spot where you will get some quality cross wind, it will keep you cool and comfortable, if you've got your porta-shade, it should be easy to find a spot just about anywhere with both shade and a breeze.

Eat cold food. Eating warm food will raise your internal temperature, making you feel hotter than ever. Eating food that does not require heating will help you stay cool. Fruits have a high water ratio also, so they help to cool you off and save you from dehydration.

Cover your head. Wearing a hat is a fantastic option, it protects your head from the sun's rays which is a major influencer in how hot you feel, but it also helps your head stay cool. A quality hat with wicking properties will help keep your head cool and comfortable. For super hot situations where you have lots of available water, you can soak the hat and cool off your head.

Use that bandanna. A bandanna to cover your neck can be very beneficial. take a white or lightly colored one to cast off the sun, and get it wet if you have enough water, keeping your head and neck cool will help more than anything else.

Adventures in the desert can be great if you know how to deal with the harsh environment. The desert has its own brand of beauty and serenity. As Edward Abbey said, “Strolling on, it seems to me that the strangeness and wonder of existence are emphasized here, in the desert, by the comparative sparsity of the flora and fauna: life not crowded upon life as in other places but scattered abroad in spareness and simplicity, with a generous gift of space for each herb and bush and tree, each stem of grass, so that the living organism stands out bold and brave and vivid against the lifeless sand and barren rock. The extreme clarity of the desert light is equaled by the extreme individuation of desert life-forms.”

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Where Did Bear Grylls Get That Hat?

I was just watching the Man vs. Wild episode where he's in Patagonia and noticed that he was wearing the most amazing hat. It was a rainbow pattern with BG written on the inside so when he flipped it up you could read it.
The hat was pretty much the coolest thing ever and I was just wondering if anyone knows where he got it- or if he sells ones like it.
So anyone watch the show and/or know if there's a way I could get a hat like that?

I'd go to the discover web. you may get some info there.

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Chanel Lambskin Leather Quilted Backpack

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There are very few bags which can be considered to be in the league of evergreen fashion, and the vintage Chanel 2.55 definitely happens to be one of them. In fact, it is that one bag which created a revolution in the world of handbags, and changed people's mindset on how handbags and purses could be manufactured.

This particular bag was invented by Coco Chanel herself, with just one basic thought in mind - to create a bag that would help free a woman's hands, and would at the same time fit all her necessary things and be comfortable to carry. She added a double chain shoulder strap to the bag for that purpose. The unique design of the bag which looks like quilted diamonds was actually inspired from the coats that jockeys used to wear. Till date, this design is extremely famous and is used in a number of Chanel bags.

Also known as the classic flap bag, the Chanel 2.55 is loved by almost every woman on this planet. It was invented in February 1955, and thus it was named 2.55 after its invention date. There is a large exterior pocket on the bag for bigger things, while the interior pockets are perfect for keeping items such as lipsticks.

The CC logo, which acted as a monogram as well as the clasp for the bag was the idea of Karl Lagerfeld, somewhere in the 1980s. Since then, practically anything that has the CC logo on it has become a style statement for a woman.

The vintage Chanel 2.55 is available in many different sizes and colours. You can choose from the classic black and white, or go in for shades such as ivory and blue. You also have the option of choosing from either gold or silver hardware. Usually, it is recommended that if you wear more of whites, light coloured clothes, and shades of pink, then you should go in for the silver hardware. On the other hand, if you wear more earthy shades or colours such as yellow, mustard, brown etc. then you should go in for the gold hardware.

Once you buy the bag, you will know that it is made from the finest quality of leather, and is extremely soft to touch. The stitching is so intricate, and the bag looks completely trendy, stylish and sophisticated - all at the same time! So what are you waiting for? Get your vintage Chanel 2.55 now!

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Backpacker's Checklist

The checklist here includes the essentials for camping in the backcountry. I've also included some hot tips and links to necessary gear which can keep the load to a minimum and yet not compromise the gear's performance. This checklist can be modified and adjusted as necessary.

Backpacker's Checklist of the Essentials:

_____ Backpack

_____ Water filtration system

_____ Tent

_____ Topographical Map

_____ Sleeping Bag- down or synthetic

_____ Tarp and Rope

_____ Sleeping Pad- lightweight, self-inflating or closed cell

_____ Headlamp/Waterproof Flashlight

_____ Stove/Fuel Canister

_____ Hiking Shoes

_____ Pots/Pans- aluminum pie plates for serving

_____ Rain/Wind Gear

_____ Cooking/ eating utensils/ Drinking Cup

_____ Insulating Layers: Capilene and/or Fleece Down Jacket

_____ Camp Suds/Camp towel

_____ First Aid Kit

_____ Leatherman/multipurpose tool

____ Fire Starter Kit

_____ Small Pillow Case

_____ Insect Repellent

HOT TIP: If your lightweight down jacket (see North Face down jacket or Patagonia Down Sweater) travels with you even in the summer months, stuff it in the pillow case. Instant pillow.

Firestarter Kit

_____ Birthday Candles (the "trick" ones)

_____ Firestarter Sticks (small)

_____ Dry Tinder

_____ Matches with Waterproof container

_____ Cotton Balls (include in your first aid kit)

HOT TIP: Soak your cotton balls in neosporin (included in your first aid kit) and use them as fire starters under your dry tinder.

They may not be in the checklist, but don't forget your hiking poles. Your body will thank you for remembering them.

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looking for new hiking shoes?

I was looking for hiking shoes for summer, my last pair were patagonia drifters, and i really didnt like those, the sites i checked out said they were waterproof , but thats a lie, the shoes i need must be under $100 and have to be WATERPROOF, i would like to know what you guys think is a good shoe, and nothing thats 30 different colors.
thanks for the help, but im really looking for shoes, i already have a good pair of boots.

White's boots makes some of the best hiking boots I know of. They don't fit your price range but they will last so long that they will be the least expensive boots in the long run. Scroll down until you get to the Hiker. http://www.whitesboots.com/store/Whites_Boots.php
The boots are hand made to fit your feet and can be rebuilt when they wear out. One last important point - they are American Made.

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