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Your Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Outdoor Gear, Adventure Travel, and Skills Magazine

Your Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Outdoor Gear, Adventure Travel, and Skills Magazine
7 Aspirational Outdoor Jobs Working in the great outdoors is (mostly) a dream come true. Here are seven wilderness-driven careers that'll make any cubicle-dweller green with envy. Text by Shey Kiester. Gear Pro: Pack Some Power Don’t get stuck with a dead smartphone or headlamp on your next weekend trip.

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How to Make Fireworks There are many types of fireworks, where one of the most common in firework displays is the aerial shell. The aerial shell is used in fireworks displays, and can be either a round or a cylindrical shape. These aerial shells are loaded into tubes, called "mortars." Once lit, the aerial shell will fly into the air and once the aerial shell is at the higest point (apogee), it will explode and shoot pyrotechnic stars in all directions. In this instructable I will be talking about the procedure of assembling a round aerial shell.

National Geographic Traveler Magazine Skip to this page's content Advertisement Current IssueAugust/September 2016 Subscribe » The Perfect Taipei Itinerary Dash to Taiwan for Three Days of Dragons and Dumplings More » Follow the Footsteps of Celebrated Artists Natural Pools or Swimming Ponds Natural Pools or Natural Swimming Ponds (NSPs) Let nature clean the water... Chemical-free water garden and swimming pool. The plant portion, or regeneration zone, is separated from the swimming area by the wall seen a few inches below the water’s surface. www.naturalswimmingpools.com The pools have skimmers and pumps that circulate the water through the regeneration zone and back into the swimming area. The aquatic plants filter out contaminants and use nutrients from the water as food which helps prevent algae.

What is a #10 Can? When you search for emergency food you will find the majority of vendors sell their goods in a variety of container sizes like a pouch, bucket, and the #10 can. Here are a few frequently asked questions regarding the #10 can and I hope it will assist you with getting prepared. What is #10 can? When referring to #10 can, think of a metal can of coffee that you might see at your local grocery stores or if you ever worked in the food industry you might have had the opportunity to see a #10 can in the back room.

Simple Longboard Last year my 13-year-old daughter asked for a skateboard, so I gave her my 20-year-old board (which wasn’t seeing much use). She liked to ride it along the bank of the Los Angeles River, and I would ride with her on a Razor scooter. But after a while, I started to miss having a skateboard, and I thought it would be fun to make one. Adventure Travel Trade Association In the ATTA community, you'll find a thriving network of travel industry professionals who connect throughout the year by attending the ATTA's annual Adventure Travel World Summit and AdventureConnect regional events. In addition, the ATTA team participates and engages in industry conferences throughout the world — advocating for ATTA Members and advancing the adventure travel industry yearlong. AdventureConnect, Industry Brief, Social AdventureConnect: New York City Join us for a two-part educational and social AdventureConnect in New York City on April 22nd at the Men’s Journal Magazine office. From 3-5pm, the ATTA will deliver key news and information regarding the state of the industry, business insights, and the latest travel trends, research and news.

Alabama Outdoor Adventures The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources invites you to "Step Outside®." We want you to feel comfortable enjoying the outdoors, so we sponsor a series of hands-ons days where you can participate. Alabama Scenic River Trail - Alabama’s great new river trail is the longest water trail in any single state of the country. Alabama Passport to Fitness - This project was developed by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), and its purpose is to promote Alabama’s many fitness opportunities.

My guyline system for tarps Dave Cutherell of Gossamer Gear explains tarp basics during the 3-day Ultimate Hiking Course in Pisgah National Forest, May 2012. Earlier this Spring I was in a local outdoor retail store and overheard a floor salesman explaining the pros and cons of a conventional double-wall tent. “It is heavier than other options,” he admitted to the prospective buyers, “but it’s incredibly easy and fast to set up.” How to Build a Go-Kart in One Day - DIY Go Cart Plans Builder: Larry Erd, Pompano Beach, Fla.Plans: spidercarts.com "Black Widow" Cost: $689.15 1.) Plans and Parts Erd and his 7-year-old son, Harrison, used $14.99 plans for the "Black Widow" go-kart from spidercarts.com. Plans like these, whether they are free or require a fee, often give frame dimensions but leave steering, axle, throttle and cable connections up to the builder. Browse parts suppliers' websites to find additional advice on materials and methods.

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Soda Machine Hack Most modern vending machines have little computers inside. A tiny screen usually displays some information. Although relatively little known, pressing a certain combinations of buttons can control the settings. For instance, you can check the internal temperature, view the amount of money inside, empty change, or dump certain beverages. It will generally only work on new machines which is pictured on the right side.

Travelife About Us Travelife is a web-based certification system which allows accommodation providers to monitor and self-assess their sustainability performance. The system and its criteria have been developed through a multi-stakeholder consultation process involving tour operators, hoteliers, trade associations, Non-Governmental Organisations, audit firms and academia.

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