Lightweight Tarps - An Introduction by Jason Dilling

You've heard of tarping right? Wait a sec. I'm not talking about carrying around those heavy sheets of plastic your dad used to cover the wood in the backyard. I'm talking about lightweight tarps that many ultralight backpackers are now turning to in order to cut down on pack weight and still sl

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Five Ways to Reduce the Stress of Long-Haul Flights By Max Brockbank

Long distance flights can be deceptively stressful. While sitting in one spot for five, ten - or even fifteen - hours might not sound all that problematic, anyone who's ever experienced a long flight will agree that it can be extremely tiring. Although choosing a suitable Heathrow hotel can help

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