Problem: Article: Ginger has a slightly spicy flavor, so use more or less to suit your tastesa 1 inch (2.5cm) piece packs a lot of flavor! Stir in a few fresh basil leaves for a rounded, earth-sweet taste. Peel the apple, remove the core, and cut it into quarters before feeding it through the juicer. Peel the carrots with a vegetable peeler, wash them, and chop them into 2 inches (5.1cm) chunks before juicing. Feed of a whole cucumber, 1 cup (240mL) of pineapple chunks, and the beetroot chunks into your juicer before stirring in 14 cup (59mL) of pineapple juice. You can drink the juice right away or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Try stirring in a few fresh mint leaves for a bright, refreshing taste. You can also substitute the 14 cup (59mL) of pineapple juice with coconut water if you prefer a coconutty taste (and less sugar). Squeeze in 12 cup (120mL) of lemon juice, 2 cups (470mL) of 100% white grape juice, and 3 cups (710mL) of water for each juiced beet to make a sweet, refreshing summer drink. Serve it with frozen berries in the bottom for a sweeter finish. Use a blender to whip up an antioxidant-rich smoothie with of an avocado, 34 cup (180mL) of frozen blueberries, 1 cup (240mL) of spinach, and 12 cup (120mL) of milk. Add 12 cup (120mL) of fresh beetroot juice at the very end of the blending process. Blend in 1 tablespoon (3.0tsp) of chia seeds for a healthy dose of omega 3 fatty acids. Watermelon and lemon are the perfect accompaniment to beetroot juice to sweeten it up and add a little acidity. First, juice 2 medium-sized beets, 3 cups (710mL) to 4 cups (950mL) of seedless watermelon chunks and then squeeze in the juice of of a lemon once you're ready to enjoy it. This juice is best served chilled, so chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or add couple scoops of ice. Make it a perfect poolside cocktail by adding 1.5 fluid ounces (44mL) of tequila (blanco) or vodka. Use 1 fluid ounce (30mL) of beetroot juice, 3 fluid ounces (89mL) of ginger beer, the juice of of a lime, and 1.5 fluid ounces (44mL) of tequila blanco. After juicing the beetroot, simply add all the ingredients to a shaker with 1 cup (240mL) of ice and shake it. Place a wheel of lime on the rim of the serving glass for a festive look. Substitute mezcal in place of tequila for a sweeter, richer taste.
Summary: Make a sweet and zesty juice by adding ginger, apple, and carrots. Add pineapple and cucumber for a tropical tasting juice. Create healthy pink lemonade by adding white grape juice and lemon. Add beet juice to your superfood smoothies. Make a refreshing summer sipper with watermelon, lemon, and beetroot. Combine beetroot juice, ginger beer, and tequila for a zesty cocktail.

Problem: Article: Now that you have mastered the blanket stitch you can experiment with new styles for different looks. The blanket stitch may be varied in many ways by: Sloping the stitches alternately to right and left Working two or three together, and leaving a space between them and the next set; or Working a second row around the edge of the cloth over the first with a different shade of wool.
Summary: Repeat this stitch-through-loop until you come to the end of the fabric. Add variety if you choose.

Problem: Article: Packing properly will allow the chest and waist straps to bear more of the load, and for the weight to sit on top of your shoulders, rather than pull straps down into them. It will also make it easier to turn and keep your feet as maneuverable as possible. Keep the weight toward the back of the pack, resting against your frame. Some rucksacks have openings on the bottom that allow you to unzip and remove items quickly and easily from the base of the sack. These big backcountry-style rucksacks can hold a tremendous amount of weight, meaning that you'll need to play with weight distribution a little more carefully than with a smaller pack that sits higher on your frame. Set your rucksack upright while you pack the bag and keep weight dispersed over both sides evenly. Follow the same pattern with other items as they are placed in each compartment, taking care to balance the weight from left to right. Doing so helps to reduce fatigue and stress by distributing the load evenly between the shoulders. If you have an internal frame or frameless rucksack, place the flattest items against the panel that lies against your back. Avoid placing soft or bulky items here, since they can deform the shape of the bag, reducing the structural integrity. When you're hoofing around, this can cause uncomfortable bumps or protrusions that will irritate your back. Pack your clothes last, unless they make up the most substantial amount of material in your bag. Clothes are the easiest items to use as gap-fillers and jam into the remaining cracks. Plus, you can always get away with having one less pair of gym shorts in an emergency. Roll clothing tightly rather than folding it. This will allow the clothes to take up less room while also reducing wrinkles from crushing. Make sure that only enough clothing for the excursion is taken along, as this will help to preserve room for other essentials. This is especially important if hiking or biking for long distances. Opinions vary on how much weight is considered reasonable, although most rucksacks should be less than half of your total body weight at the maximum. As a last resort, it's common to have some important items easily accessible by hanging them off the rucksack from carabiners. This helps to maximize the holding volume of the bag by hooking things onto it, as well as allowing you to quickly grab a hold of a bottle of water, your keys, a knife, or other essentials. Most rucksacks are equipped with straps along the bottom that make it possible to secure bedrolls vertically, helping to distribute the weight and save space, as well. After everything has been packed, check to ensure that the pack sits comfortably and that you can access items without removing it when necessary. Always wear it for ten minutes minimum and walk around testing the feel of it, mimicking what you will do when wearing your rucksack. Pay attention to where you feel the pressure of the straps, and whether or not the bag is throwing off your balance as you move. If so, you may need to reposition some of the items in the bag to distribute the weight more evenly. Casual backpack wearers such as students often leave the straps loose and let the rucksack sag low over the rear. Wearing a heavy rucksack loose and low would be miserable on a long trip, so it's important to keep the straps tight and the bag as high on your frame as possible.
Summary:
Pack heavy objects in the middle and toward the back. Balance the weight evenly on both sides of the pack. Keep the back of the rucksack relatively flat. Use clothes to fill space. Keep the overall weight of the rucksack under a reasonable limit. Get some carabiners. Test it out and check the weight.