Learn how to build your non toxic clothing system using natural fibers like wool and waxed cotton. We walk you through the why and how of incorporating natural fibers into your outdoor wardrobe, laying a foundation of principles and action steps for you to step into nature on the right foot.
Waxed canvas is the one piece of outdoor gear you can bring back to new at your kitchen table. When rain stops beading on a jacket, pack, tarp or tent, the fix is a bar of wax, an iron or a hair dryer and half an hour. This is how to rewax waxed canvas the
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The funny thing about my search for non-toxic camping gear is that it started at home. After a decade of living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities I had gone organic with my clothing, bedding and cleaners — and my outdoor gear, which was supposed to get me closer to nature, was still the most toxic, unnatural
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The best non-toxic sleeping bag is the one whose materials you can name all the way down — fill, shell, liner, thread and zipper — because you spend eight hours a night with your face on the collar, breathing whatever it gives off. I sewed my first one because I had become allergic to my
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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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Choosing a Wind and Rain Shell — without synthetics Why the Shell Layer Matters More Than You Think Modern Outdoor clothing systems rely on synthetic rain shells. These have one major drawback: lack of breathability. Even if the material is advertised as ‘breathable’, the reality is, they don’t work when soaked through. That is, the
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What we wear may influence more than our temperature and comfort. The human body operates through electrical signals, and the fabrics touching our skin have their own electrical properties. Could the materials we wear and sleep in affect how our bodies function? This question has fascinated me for years. Through my experiments sleeping outdoors in
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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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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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