"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or ...

You can perform many tent repairs in the field, but one of the hardest to do successfully for a long term fix might be repairing a mesh screen. Whether the mesh on your tent or bivvy, having a hole ...

Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...