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
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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? In my experience, yes—and the reason has a name: the heat of adsorption. Two questions land in my inbox every week: does wool absorb water, and is wool absorbent at all if rain beads up on a wool coat? The answer to both is that wool takes water
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A canvas backpack for hiking has to answer the weight question before anything else, so here it is: the Lucky Sheep® 65 L organic canvas backpack weighs 32 oz, or 2 lb, and it is frameless, so the sleeping pad you are already carrying becomes the frame. That puts it lighter than most framed packs
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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.
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People ask me all the time whether a wool sleeping pad is worth it against a closed-cell foam pad or an inflatable. My honest answer is that I use both: a wool sleeping mat at home, in the tipi and at any fixed camp, and a foam pad when everything rides on my back. This
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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 so-called breathable membrane shell are two different answers to the same wet day. The membrane tries to seal the rain out and, sooner or later, seals your own sweat in. Waxed canvas is water-resistant rather than waterproof, breathes the whole time you wear it, and comes back to
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