Sleeping in a hammock during a backpacking trip (as opposed to sleeping on the ground in a tent) has become quite popular in the past few years. However – as evidenced by some questions which the Ask Baz team has fielded recently, there is clearly some confusion around some basic...
It’s easy to understand the attraction of sea-kayaking: with your gear and rations stowed in the hatches of your boat, you chart your course through bays and across stretches of open water, propelling yourself towards unspoiled beaches and headlands where you will make your camp. In this respect, sea kayaking...
Condensation is the formation of liquid water from water vapor. It occurs in a variety of outdoor gear scenarios (no matter what some manufacturers might suggest). Having wet gear can mean discomfort in the short term – and may lead to mold & mildew, or to materials being weakened in...
If you’ve tried one of our new Aeros pillows, you’ll know that they are unquestionably the most comfortable, quietest, easiest to use, lightest, and most packable pillows on the market. In fact, you may only have one question, and that is how to wash your Aeros Pillow. The answer is very simple: Hand wash, air …
(why you should use a liner, and how to care for them) Sea to Summit markets a wide range of liners: this updated blog post will show you which one you should use and why, and how to get the best from them. Why use a liner? Basically, liners are used in two applications – …
With the range of Sea to Summit’s dry storage options spanning from the ultra-light 15 Denier Ultra-Sil® Nano to the new super burly 600 Denier Hydraulics, it’s important to know which dry sack is the right choice for your intended use and activity. For instance, feather-weight fabrics are ideal for use inside a pack, but …
