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I was flipping through the most recent issue of Field & Stream magazine and read this little tip that a reader submitted.

Here is how he suggested keeping your tackle dry using rice:

“When you stow your tackle box after a day of fishing, put a piece of panty hose filled with uncooked rice in the bottom to remove any water that may be in there. The rice will soak up the moisture, reducing rust buildup on hooks and other supplies. The panty hose holds the grains neatly in place, and you can easily throw the bundle away after it gets wet.”

- William B. Fisher, via e-mail to Field & Stream

You wouldn’t think so, but seaweed is a great source for vitamins and minerals.

Algae, as it is also called, are packed with amino acids which are the proteins that help from muscle tissue and help metabolize fat.

It is recommended to eat about one ounce a day, which is a good amount of seaweed. If you pick up a single sheet, you’ll understand. Eating it after a workout is best because that is when your muscles are most depleted.

Source: Mountain Bike Magazine.

10+ Essential Things You Need for Any Hiking Trip, thanks to REI.com

1. Compass
2. Extra Food & Water
3. Map (in a watertight case)
4. Extra Clothing
5. First-Aid Kit
6. Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries)
7. Matches (storm proof, or in a watertight container)
8. Fire Starter
9. Knife (or multi-use camp tool)
10. Sunglasses
11. Suncreen
12. Water filter (or other method of water treatment)
13. Whistle
14. Food Storage Device