One of the difficulties for any gun owner is knowing how best to wear or transport your firearm. It is not always convenient to carry your handgun in a holster around the waist or shoulder: it is heavy, can dig into or irritate your skin, prevents certain movements, and can sometimes attract unwanted attention. An …
Is it Safe to Ride a Motorcycle With a Backpack
A backpack is a simple and convenient way to carry anything. If you don’t carry things often then it saves you from needing to install a top box or other luggage solution. While they are convenient, should you be riding around with one on your back? Is it safe to ride a motorcycle with a …
How Do You Attach a Motorcycle Helmet to a Backpack
A motorcycle helmet can be a pain to carry, especially if you have nowhere to put it. Attaching it to a backpack can be the most convenient solution. Whether it’s while you’re riding or when you’re off your bike, it’s important to know how to attach a motorcycle helmet to a backpack. How do you …
How do I Secure My Motorcycle Backpack
When you’re on a motorbike it can be hard to carry everything that you need. A backpack can help with that as a simple and convenient solution. The problem can be in how you are going to carry it as there are dangers with putting it on your back. How do I secure my motorcycle …
How to Carry Fishing Rods When Backpacking
If your planned backpacking trip takes you right next to beautiful rivers and you’re into fishing, you are probably wondering about how to pack all the things you originally wanted to plus your fishing gear. Most fishermen feel a bit down in these situations if they don’t own compact (collapsible) rods, but know that there’s …
How To Use a Backpacking Saw
A backpacking saw can be a very useful addition to the rest of your gear. Whether you are using it to make a fire, create a shelter or clear your trail, it’s important to know how to use it. Here we’ll go through the different types of saw and how to use them. How to …
How Do You Sharpen a Hatchet When Backpacking
Experienced backpackers and outdoorsmen often take days, and sometimes even weeks to prepare for the upcoming trip; they stock up on essentials, maintain their gear, purchase upgrades if necessary, and they sharpen their tools, from knives, over hatchets, to backpacking saws. You might have forgotten to sharpen your hatchet while making sure that you’ve done …
What’s Better – A Hatchet or a Saw for Backpacking
Hatchets, axes, knives, and saws can be incredibly useful for backpacking. However, not every backpacking trip is the same, and you certainly don’t need all four of these tools. The question you need to ask yourself is ‘what tool offers the most versatility and value’, and the answer is not always obvious. Axes can be …
Do I Need a Hatchet for Backpacking?
One of the most interesting parts about a backpacking trip is the planning; thinking ahead of all the things you’ll do, all the places you’ll visit, and of course, making a list of all the things you’ll carry with you. More often than not, what we initially planned will change depending on various circumstances; you …
How Useful is a Saw When Backpacking?
There are some people who like to take as many gadgets and tools as possible with them when backpacking. Not all of them are going to be useful and you may be wondering if it’s worth taking a backpacking saw with you when backpacking. How useful is a saw when backpacking? If you wanted to …