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How do clip-on nose glasses fit different nose shapes? Discover practical tips for high, low, wide and narrow nose bridges, plus answers to common fit questions.

There is an old myth about drowned fishermen being found with their flies open. The statistics don't support it – but standing and leaning over the side of a small fishing boat still isn't always a great idea.

Can you repair a tarp with duct tape, or should you use dedicated tarp repair tape? We compare the differences in width, materials, outdoor use and when each type of tape makes sense.

Learn how to repair a torn tarp with repair tape. Step-by-step guide covering cleaning, drying, applying the tape and reinforcing larger tears.

You know where the safety equipment is stored on your boat – but do your guests? Learn how clear boat safety stickers and an equipment plan can make important gear easier to find.

What do you do when your boat has no toilet? We look at simple toilet solutions for small boats and explain when a compact reusable urinal can be a practical option for fishing, sailing and overnight trips.

Water weight bags offer a portable alternative to sandbags for securing tarps and boat covers. Fill them with water where they are needed, use them to maintain tarp tension, then empty and fold them flat for compact storage.

A locking bungee cord makes it easier to secure tarps and boat covers while allowing the cover to move with the wind. Learn how locking J-hooks and T-toggles provide secure attachment – even where there is no eyelet.

Tarp damage often starts where the material rubs against frames, poles, rails or sharp edges. Learn where chafing occurs, how to prevent it and how chafe protection can extend the life of tarps and boat covers.

A tarp flaps in the wind when loose areas allow air to get underneath and lift the material. Start by tensioning the existing grommets evenly. If sections remain loose, add an extra attachment point where the tarp needs support. Positioning the attachment point above a pole, frame or other strong support helps keep the tarp stable, reduces wind movement and prevents unnecessary wear on the tarp and its grommets.

Magnifying glasses can be extremely useful for fly fishing, particularly when changing small flies and tying knots. Their biggest advantage is not simply magnification but the ability to keep them immediately available on a fishing vest or neck lanyard and use them with one hand. They are designed for short close-up tasks rather than extended reading, making them a simple and inexpensive tool for anglers whose close-up vision is no longer as sharp as it once was.

The best magnifying glasses for seeing small fly hooks are not necessarily the strongest glasses. What matters most is how quickly you can access them, put them on with one hand and see the fly clearly while still holding your rod, leader and fly.

For fly fishing, magnifying glasses should be attached to your vest with a magnet or carried around your neck on a lanyard. When they are always within reach, changing a fly becomes faster and easier. This makes you more likely to change flies when conditions change instead of continuing to fish with the wrong pattern simply because getting out your glasses feels inconvenient.

Shipping is never truly free. Someone always pays for transport, packaging and handling. At Hippo Outdoor, we have chosen to offer free return shipping for orders delivered within Sweden because we have relatively few returns and want customers to feel confident when placing an order.

Customers outside Sweden normally pay the return shipping cost themselves. In this article, we explain why we use this model, how returns work and where to find our full return terms.

One Outdoor Company. Four Specialist Brands.

If you've visited Hippo Outdoor before, you've probably noticed that we sell products for boating, fly fishing, golf and eyewear. At first, that may seem like an unusual combination.

The reason is actually very simple. Hippo Outdoor is one company with four specialist brands. Each brand focuses on a different outdoor activity, but they all share the same philosophy: developing practical products that solve real problems based on real outdoor experience.

Tarp grommets are exposed to concentrated tension and repeated movement. Thin tarp material can begin to tear around the grommet, while older heavy-duty tarps may gradually lose strength.

A simple way to reduce the risk is to place a patch of proper tarpaulin repair tape over the grommet. The tape helps hold the tarp material together and spreads the load over a larger reinforced area.

For the best result, reinforce the grommets while the tarp is still new rather than waiting for visible damage.

The best way to reinforce grommets before they break is to apply a reinforcement patch over every grommet before the tarp is exposed to wind, tension, and long-term outdoor use. Most tarp grommet failures happen because the material around the eyelet tears, not because the metal eyelet itself breaks. A simple reinforcement patch helps spread the load, protect the fabric, and prevent the grommet from popping out.

For fly fishing, a +2.5 strength is usually a good choice for magnifying glasses because they are not meant to be used as normal reading glasses. They are a simple close-up tool for changing flies, tying knots, and threading tippet by the water. The most important thing is not only the strength, but how easy the glasses are to put on and remove when you need them.

A traditional creel basket is the classic fly-fishing basket used to carry a kept fish, lunch or small gear. It still works and has plenty of charm, but it is also large and bulky to carry. A modern catch bag is more practical for today’s fly fisher because it folds small and sits on the wading belt when not in use. When you finally catch your dream fish, you can keep it safely without having to wade back to shore.

The fastest way to clean a golf club during a round is to use a golf water brush immediately after the shot. When dirt, grass and mud are still soft, it only takes a few seconds to clean the clubface and grooves. This keeps the club ready for the next shot and avoids the common mistake of waiting until after the round.

A headcover holder for your golf bag helps prevent lost headcovers by giving them a fixed place during the round. Instead of leaving the headcover on the ground, in the cart or on top of the bag, you can clip it quickly and keep playing without interruption.

Wooden and plastic tees both have advantages. Wooden tees feel classic and natural, while plastic tees often last longer. This guide explains the differences and why standard wooden tees work well with a tee height gauge.

There are several ways to measure tee height in golf. This guide explains the finger method, marked tees, 3D-printed tools and how the Hippo Golf PegGauge helps you set the same tee height every time.

Tee height is a small detail that can affect contact, launch and distance from the tee. This guide explains why correct tee height matters and how a more consistent setup can help improve your driver routine.

Hippo Outdoor now uses Judge.me to collect and display customer reviews. Learn how our review system works and how reviews from both our website and Amazon help customers make informed buying decisions.

Great to see our Hippo Fishing glasses being used and discussed by real fly fishers. In a YouTube video from Every Fish Counts, the glasses are mentioned from around 9:43 – and one viewer summed it up perfectly: “The Hippo glasses are gold.”

Every Fish Counts recently tested Hippo’s magnetic fly fishing glasses in real fishing conditions.
In the video, you can see how the glasses are used directly on the water—making it easier to change flies and handle small details without hassle.

The 8275 model features a smart magnetic attachment, keeping the glasses always within reach and ready to use with one hand.

👉 Watch the video and discover how simple solutions can improve your fishing experience.

Hippo Fishing will be at Sportfiskemässan. Visit booth D:303 and discover practical fly fishing products like CatchBag and our magnifiers for changing flies and tying leaders.