LightHeart Gear Blogs – Page 2

Apr 27, 2018

Outdoor Gear Builder - Get in Gear Festival

A few weeks ago, the Outdoor Gear Builders (Of which LightHeart Gear is a member) had our 4th annual Get in Gear Festival at the Salvage Station. We had a large contingent of press attend the event, and here is a...

Apr 23, 2018

How To: Repair a Zipper Failure in the Field

Everyone dreads the thought of closing the zipper on their tent, only to have it separate behind the slider and gape back open. In a rainstorm, or heavy mosquito infested area, this can make life more than miserable. Fortunately, there...

Apr 23, 2018

Dehydrate it Yourself - Backpacking Meals

Dehydrate your own backpacking meals

Apr 23, 2018

Polyester vs. Nylon Clothing for Hiking

The Perspective of a Textile Scientist and Self-Described Fabric Snob What makes hiking clothes hiking clothes? It’s not just about garment construction - it’s about the fabric itself. I’m Judy, founder of LightHeart Gear, a company devoted to developing the...

Jul 02, 2017

Diary from C2C Sweden part 7 (the end)

Coast2Coast Sweden Final Day! This is the sixth and final entry from Judy's trail diary detailing her Coast2Coast Sweden hike. Don't forget to catch up by reading Volumes I-VI first! Day 12: 32 km (minus the 12km or so we did last night) I slept well...