Outdoor Education | Terradrift | Sustainable Gear and Adventure https://terradrift.com/category/outdoor-education/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:11:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png Outdoor Education | Terradrift | Sustainable Gear and Adventure https://terradrift.com/category/outdoor-education/ 32 32 146052273 Tent vs Hammock Camping: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose the Right One for Camping and Backpacking https://terradrift.com/tent-vs-hammock-camping-pros-cons-and-how-to-choose-for-camping-and-backpacking/ https://terradrift.com/tent-vs-hammock-camping-pros-cons-and-how-to-choose-for-camping-and-backpacking/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:09:18 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17343 Thinking of swapping your tent for a hammock on your next camping or backpacking trip? Or are you new to this whole camping thing and trying to decide which sleep setup is going to provide the ultimate backcountry experience? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Because choosing between hammock camping and tent camping is…nuanced? They’re just different, OK? And offer very different experiences. Fortunately, in the battle of tent vs hammock, there are distinct pros, cons and insider tips to help you choose the ultimate sleep setup for your next outdoor adventure and we're gonna break 'em down to help you make the right decision for you.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/tent-vs-hammock-camping-pros-cons-and-how-to-choose-for-camping-and-backpacking/feed/ 0 17343 The Science of Hammock Camping in Cold Weather: How to Stay Warm and Comfy https://terradrift.com/science-of-hammock-camping-in-cold-weather-how-to-stay-warm/ https://terradrift.com/science-of-hammock-camping-in-cold-weather-how-to-stay-warm/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:51:55 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17186 Hammock Camping? In the cold? Is that even possible?! Turns out, yeah. Yeah it is. We’ve done it. So have plenty of other intrepid outdoorists who don’t let a little cold stop them from sleeping outside. But here’s the thing: hammock camping in cold weather is a lot different than hammock camping when it’s hot. It's also different than tent camping in cold weather. We’re gonna break down exactly why and how that's the case, plus share a few tips for comfortable winter hammock camping so you can sleep comfortably any time of year.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/science-of-hammock-camping-in-cold-weather-how-to-stay-warm/feed/ 0 17186 Kayak vs SUP: And is the Isle Switch Compact The Best of Both Worlds? https://terradrift.com/kayak-vs-sup-is-the-isle-switch-compact-the-best-of-both-worlds/ https://terradrift.com/kayak-vs-sup-is-the-isle-switch-compact-the-best-of-both-worlds/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:50:33 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16329 What's the difference between a SUP and a Kayak? And does the new Isle Switch Compact truly bridge the gap? We break down the differences and review the board right here, right now!

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]]> https://terradrift.com/kayak-vs-sup-is-the-isle-switch-compact-the-best-of-both-worlds/feed/ 0 16329 How to Shoot Cinematic Footage Outdoors with Your Phone https://terradrift.com/how-to-shoot-cinematic-footage-outdoors-with-your-phone/ https://terradrift.com/how-to-shoot-cinematic-footage-outdoors-with-your-phone/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:17:01 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16179 Josh from Terror Drift shares tips on shooting cinematic outdoor footage with a phone, focusing on depth of field, motion blur, lighting, and camera movement. He recommends using the Black Magic Camera app and Sandmarc ND filters to control settings and manage exposure. Experimenting with these techniques can significantly enhance the quality of phone-captured videos during outdoor adventures.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/how-to-shoot-cinematic-footage-outdoors-with-your-phone/feed/ 0 16179 How to Transition to Barefoot Shoes https://terradrift.com/how-to-transition-to-barefoot-shoes/ https://terradrift.com/how-to-transition-to-barefoot-shoes/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:45:41 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=13800 I'm obsessed with barefoot shoes. It's pretty much all I own at this point. But here's the thing: you can't just dive right into wearing barefoot shoes full-time whether you want to wear them hiking, running, or just around town. It takes some transitioning to get used to minimalist shoes with plenty of ground feel, flexible soles, zero drop, and no arch support. So we chatted with John Wadley, the VP of product development at Xero Shoes, to talk about how to transition to barefoot shoes the right way!

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]]> https://terradrift.com/how-to-transition-to-barefoot-shoes/feed/ 0 13800 Stop Repeating These 10 Outdoor Myths https://terradrift.com/stop-repeating-these-10-outdoor-myths/ https://terradrift.com/stop-repeating-these-10-outdoor-myths/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:54:26 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=13445 When it comes to the outdoors, there are a lot of myths about animals' survival, navigation, and more that people have perpetuated for years, sometimes decades. Like, for example, when people in Fayetteville, Arkansas, who have clearly never left the state say that the city is just like Austin, Texas. I've lived in both places, okay? It's really not. Anyway, it's the same with these 10 outdoors-oriented myths. One person says one slightly incorrect thing one time, and everybody feels like they have to repeat it. So, we're gonna straighten some things out right here, right now, so you're not spouting nonsense the next time someone asks you about bear bells.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/stop-repeating-these-10-outdoor-myths/feed/ 0 13445 Sustainability is a Spectrum: A Guide to Understanding Ethical and Sustainable Outdoor Gear https://terradrift.com/what-is-sustainable-outdoor-gear/ https://terradrift.com/what-is-sustainable-outdoor-gear/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:25:26 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=13448 The term “sustainable” can feel like a pretty loaded word these days. I mean, literally everyone is slapping it on their products in an effort to get eco-conscious shoppers to buy their stuff. But a freakin’ ton of sustainability verbiage is total greenwashing (aka: B.S.). Here's how to identify clothing and gear that’s ACTUALLY more sustainable and how different sustainability can look from brand to brand or item to item.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/what-is-sustainable-outdoor-gear/feed/ 0 13448 How to Snowboard: ULTIMATE Beginner’s Lesson, Tips and Tricks https://terradrift.com/how-to-snowboard-ultimate-beginners-lesson-tips-and-tricks/ https://terradrift.com/how-to-snowboard-ultimate-beginners-lesson-tips-and-tricks/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=12474 Learning how to ski or snowboard can be intimidating. We get it. Been there, done that. We didn’t grow up on the slopes either. Fortunately, it’s not as scary as …

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]]> https://terradrift.com/how-to-snowboard-ultimate-beginners-lesson-tips-and-tricks/feed/ 0 12474 You’re Doing it wrong: Winter Hiking Tips So You Can Enjoy the Fourth Season https://terradrift.com/winter-hiking-tips/ https://terradrift.com/winter-hiking-tips/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:28:01 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=13450 If you think you hate hiking in the winter, if you’re always cold or your phone battery is always dying or your drinking water freezes in your hydration reservoir tube, well then I’ve got bad news for you: You’re doing it wrong. Winter hiking, that is. Fortunately, we've got plenty of winter hiking tips so you can get back to a place where you enjoy spending time outdoors year-round. Yup, even when it’s cold out or–God forbid–there’s snow on the ground. Here's how to stop doing winter hiking wrong.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/winter-hiking-tips/feed/ 0 13450 Shell vs Insulated Ski Jacket: Which is Better for Winter Sports? https://terradrift.com/shell-vs-insulated-ski-jacket/ https://terradrift.com/shell-vs-insulated-ski-jacket/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:08:24 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=12132 It’s a debate as old as time itself (ok, maybe just as old as modern DWR technology, but still, the debate rages): Shell vs insulated ski jacket. Which is better when it comes to winter sports? An insulated ski jacket? Or a non-insulated shell jacket? We break down the pros and cons of both and what each is best for (and which one is superior).

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