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  • Properly layer for winter backpacking
    Hiking

    How to properly layer for your winter backpacking trip

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-162026-01-30

    Shelter is not always available in the backcountry. While winter landscapes are stunning, nobody enjoys…

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  • Hiking the appalachian trail and gear list
    Hiking

    Appalachian Trail gear list

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-162026-01-22

    This article was first published on NatureCrank.com. The links and some content have been updated….

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  • A custom-built RV and car covered in heavy snow during a winter photography expedition.
    Photography

    Cold weather photography: Tips for protecting gear and capturing snow

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-162026-01-30

    Winter landscapes offer a breathtaking perspective, turning familiar scenes into ethereal masterpieces. However, winter photography…

    Read More Cold weather photography: Tips for protecting gear and capturing snowContinue

  • Cartoon of a bearded nature photographer with a telephoto lens and carbon fiber tripod standing in a mountain stream
    Photography

    Buy your last tripod first: Why cheap tripods are a waste of money

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-092026-01-30

    One of the most important parts of any photographer’s gear should be a tripod, but …

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  • The complete Mr. Heater Fuel Keg refill kit setup showing a 1lb bottle connected to an inverted 20lb propane tank using the official adapter and stabilizing feet.
    Gear reviews | Sustainability

    Mr. Heater refill kit and Fuel Keg review: Is it worth the switch?

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-092026-01-29

    Propane is a cornerstone of off-grid living. Whether you are boondocking in an RV or…

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  • Maximus the Labradoodle posing for a photo on the rocky summit of Blackrock Mountain, Appalachian Trail.
    Hiking

    Backpacking with dogs: The ultimate guide to trail safety and gear

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-092026-03-11

    Backpacking with your dog can transform an ordinary outdoor adventure into an unforgettable bonding experience…

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  • Black and white photography of a rhinoceros emphasizing skin texture, tonal contrast, and dramatic lighting.
    Photography

    Setting the mood: Black and white photography tips for beginners

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-092026-01-29

    Black and white photography is my personal favorite, and it’s the perfect place to start…

    Read More Setting the mood: Black and white photography tips for beginnersContinue

  • A yearling black bear standing near a forest campsite, illustrating a common nuisance bear encounter.
    Off grid living | RV Life | Wild animals

    How to deal with bears living off-grid/RV living

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-092026-01-29

    If you’re in bear country, you’re more than likely going to have to deal with…

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  • How to handle coyotes and wolves living off-grid or RVing
    Off grid living | RV Life | Wild animals

    How to coexist with coyotes and wolves off-grid/RV living

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-082026-01-29

    Living off-grid or boondocking in an RV offers a unique connection to nature, but it…

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  • Mouse running in front of an RV heading to a forest campsite
    Off grid living | RV Life | Wild animals

    Dealing with mice and rats living off-grid or in an RV

    ByNatureCrank 2025-04-072026-01-29

    Whether you find mice and rats adorable or consider them unwelcome intruders straight from a…

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