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Inevitably, your hiking boots are going to get dirty, especially since you’re an avid hiker. The problem is, you're not exactly sure what the best method is for removing dirt and grime from your boots. How should you clean your hiking boots?

Tents are arguably the most important piece of camping gear you can buy. If this is your first time shopping for a tent, you’ve likely scoured the internet in search of valuable info so you can pick the perfect tent for your camping excursion. This starts with knowing what tents are made of.

There are dozens of DIY guides to snowboard construction, but they all require some sort of background knowledge about woodworking and snowboard construction to understand. This guide simplifies the process for anyone, whether you're a carpenter or otherwise.

Before you can hit the slopes, you need to know your snowboard size. Those new to boarding might not be sure where to start, which can lead to you purchasing a board that’s too wide or narrow for you. So then, how do you measure snowboard size?

Have you always wanted to own an RV, but the insanely high price tag that somehow keeps getting higher has made it out of reach? If so, have you ever considered car camping instead? If that's a new term for you, you might be wondering what car camping is and why you should do it.

New snowboarders are often overwhelmed by the different pieces of equipment and knowledge they need to step on the slopes. It's not unusual to have questions about layering, styling, or gear specs - but perhaps the most important question is how do you know if your snowboard boots are too tight?

It doesn't take long to go from "first-time skier" to "fanatic." That was my experience at least, and I quickly went from renting to owning a pair of skis. After a fair amount of use, the time hit when they needed waxing, but I didn't know all the signs as I do now. So if you're wondering when your first pair of skis need a new coat of wax, you've come to the right place.

Putting on your ski boots is always a struggle, but it’s even worse when you have to do this for the first time. You're most likely new to skiing, and no matter how many videos you watch or people you observe in the wild, this part of the sport just isn't "clicking." So then, how do you put ski boots on?

Most people start asking about how to mount snowboard bindings after they've purchased a second snowboard. They've got a few seasons under their belts, but their first snowboard wore down and needed to be replaced. So now they're leveling up - board, bindings, and all. If this sounds like you, clearly you're not alone in asking how to mount bindings to a snowboard. But after reading this guide, you'll become one less person asking that question.