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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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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