Tipis and Log Cabins: Shared Era, Different Worlds What do tipis and log cabins have in common? They are both dwellings from overlapping but very different cultural and geographic contexts in North American history. I just got back from a festival at The Center for Pioneer Living, only a stone’s throw from the Lucky Sheep […]
Built from the Land: Tipis, Cabins, and the Memory of Place Read More »
Why Natural Fibers Outperform Synthetic Gear Introduction Natural fiber outdoor clothing offers superior breathability, moisture regulation, and comfort compared with synthetic gear. Unlike synthetic materials that can trap moisture and heat, natural fibers like wool work with the body’s physiology. This supports thermo-regulation and creates a healthier micro-climate next to the skin. This alignment makes
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How to Build a Natural Fiber Outdoor Wardrobe That Actually Works Introduction A natural fiber outdoor wardrobe works best when clothing is treated as a system rather than individual garments. By using breathable materials like wool and waxed cotton, the body can regulate moisture and temperature more effectively, supporting comfort, adaptability, and long-term outdoor vitality
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[New] Weatherwool Sleeping Bag We are rolling out the next evolution in sustainable sleeping bag design. This is the same trusted design as the Rewilder with a powerful new material. We’ve upgraded our signature sleeping bag with a Weatherwool liner for next-level comfort and performance. Enjoy stronger wicking, faster breathability, greater durability, and the same ultralight feel as before —
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Does wool keep you warm when wet? Mostly yes, and for a reason you can put numbers on. Wool fibre takes water vapour into its structure and releases heat as it does so — roughly 960 kJ for every kilogram of water it absorbs — while keeping its loft. That is why a damp wool
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A canvas backpack for hiking has to answer one question before any other: how much does it weigh. The Lucky Sheep 65 L organic canvas backpack comes in at 32 oz, or 2 lb. That is lighter than most framed nylon packs of the same volume, and heavier than a frameless Dyneema pack. The rest
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As synthetic fibers and plastic pollution continue to wreck havoc on the planet, many of us are looking for sustainable alternatives. This is the very reason Lucky Sheep Outdoor Gear was started! Some people believe recycled plastic textiles are eco-friendly. This article looks at just how eco-friendly is it, and what are the wiser alternatives.
Recycled Plastic, Not What It’s Cracked Up to Be Read More »
A wool sleeping pad is a slab of dense wool felt in a cotton cover. It does not inflate, it does not crinkle, and it will not fail on the second night of a trip because a spruce needle found the one thin spot. What it costs you is weight and packed size against an
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Chris Holmes is one of those serious outdoor lovers that eats, breathes and sleeps adventure. Chris spends most of his time choosing between snow sports, sea kayaking, and long distance trail hiking. Chris is also a connoisseur of outdoor gear and though years of putting equipment to the serious test, has come down with a
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A waxed canvas rain jacket and a Gore-Tex style membrane shell solve the same problem two different ways, and each fails differently. A membrane is fully waterproof until its water-repellent finish wears off and the face fabric soaks through; after that it stops breathing and you get wet from the inside. Waxed canvas is water-resistant
Waxed Canvas Rain Jacket vs Gore-Tex: Breathability, Wetting-Out and Re-Waxing Read More »
