Hiking

Six Hiking And Backpacking Tips

June 22, 2009 Hiking

Hiking and backpacking in the wilderness means leaving the safety and predictability of civilization behind. That is part of the adventure, and part of the danger. Here are six hiking and backpacking tips you can use to make it much safer, without taking away from the adventure. 1. Carry a compass, a map, and the [...]

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Foot Care For Backpackers And Hikers

June 22, 2009 Hiking

Proper foot care is a must for hikers and backpackers. You can be in perfect health in every other way and have a few blisters turn a nice backpacking trip into a survival situation. Here are some suggestions on how to avoid foot problems when hiking, and then some tips on dealing with the problems [...]

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Ultralight Backpacking Secrets

June 22, 2009 Hiking

Ultralight backpacking? I remember when I first cut my toothbrush handle in half. I thought I was going light then, with thirty-five pounds on my back for a weekend backpacking trip. Now I am going heavy if get near fifteen pounds. The biggest change was when I reduced the weight of the “big three.” These [...]

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Choosing the Best Trail Hikes

May 27, 2009 Hiking

Trail Hikes Have you been wondering how it feels to hike?Before going out on a hike, the most important thing to do is to pick a hiking park to visit and a hiking trail to hike.  Although you can choose to go on any hiking trial that you want, you may want to take the [...]

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North Face Outlet

May 21, 2009 Hiking

It was the year of 1968 when the rugged man invented the “north face” concept and the north face factory outlet. It was actually in San Francisco where Douglas Tompkins and Dick klopp created an equipment retail store that eventually would hold the beautiful name. All the users of this successful brand won’t ever forgot [...]

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Know The Basics Of Wilderness First Aid For Safe Backpacking

May 5, 2009 Camping

Backpacking is challenging and exciting.  It is meant to be an adventure, but in order to be safe and ensure it is fun you should have a basic knowledge of wilderness first aid.  Planning involves some simple preparation before a backpacking trip.  Your plan should be well thought out and prepare you for every possible [...]

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Backpacking Europe for the Overseas Traveler

May 4, 2009 Hiking

What about an overseas backpacking adventure?  There are a lot of things you need to know when traveling from country to country overseas.  Traveling by backpack enables one the freedom to take their time, meet new people, and stop almost anywhere. We have prepared a concise list of the most important points to consider when [...]

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Outdoor Camping Gear and Backpack Equipment

May 3, 2009 Camping

One of the most important parts of your camping or backpack equipment is, of course, your tent. It is not so easy to choose a tent as you might have thought! It is a good idea to do some research about the various types of tent before you buy one and to consider which seasons [...]

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Insider Tips When Planning A Backpacking Trip

April 30, 2009 Camping

backpacking camping Backpacking is a great activity that gets people out into the world to explore. You’ll be enjoying fresh air and Mother Nature while getting some exercise that feels more like fun than a workout. Planning getaways outdoors can be exciting too, and backpacking trips are something the whole family can get into. Here [...]

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Finding The Right Backpacking Gear

April 30, 2009 Hiking

Backpacking Equipment Backpacking equipment is expensive and purchasing backpacking gear for yourself is serious business.  There’s considerable information about researching and buying backpacking gear and outdoor equipment. Tips on how to reduce backpack weight to achieve lighter backpacks for your backpacking trip, and practical backcountry wisdom and knowledge from fellow backpackers.  Backpacking equipment can be [...]

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