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Backpacking Cookware, Whats Aavailable On The Market -
 - Mike Legg (1,119)   When backpacking or camping you will need a good set of cooking gear. Cooking in the outdoors is a lot harder than cooking at home in a nicely furnished kitchen. So the Backpacking Cookware that you will use outdoors will be quite a bit different from what you use at home. To make your choice... ( added 243 days 17 hours ago.) |
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Backpacking For Beginners, Making A Backpacking Gear List -
- Mike Legg (1,119) When planning any backpacking or hiking trip there are certain items that you really should include as part of your Backpacking Gear List. O.k. so there are a load of new gadgets on the market that are supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread, but you should not forget the traditional... ( added 246 days 9 hours ago.) |
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Three Tasty And Easy Camping Recipes -
- Mike Legg (1,119) When you are camping out you do not have to put up with snacks and dehydrated dinners. Nor do you have to make cooking seem like a chore. Using a few easy camping recipes you can eat as well as you do at home. Part of the fun of camping is experimenting with different ways and types of cooking.... ( added 249 days 8 hours ago.) |
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The Importance Of Taking The Right Backpacking Supplies -
- Mike Legg (1,119) One of the most important things when going on any type of hiking or camping trip, is knowing what sort of food and essentials to take with you. Carrying the right Backpacking Supplies can make all the difference to your trip. Get it right and you will have a safe, fun trip. Get it wrong and you... ( added 252 days 8 hours ago.) |
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Michigan Backpacking - Secret Locations -
Steve Gillman (9,632)   In Michigan, backpacking usually consists of hiking the trails of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, or the Porcupine Mountains State Park, or The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. All of these are well worth doing, by the way. But what if you want to really get away from the crowds? Here... ( added 252 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Ultralight Backpacking Tips For Lightweight Campers -
- Mike Legg (1,119) When it comes to packing all your gear ready for a backpacking trip it can be very easy to over pack. Over packing leads to a heavy load that could mean the difference between a good enjoyable trip, and one that you remember for all the wrong reasons. So learning a few ultralight backpacking tips... ( added 257 days 13 hours ago.) |
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Backpacking For Beginners. Choosing The Right Backpack -
- Mike Legg (1,119) Backpacking is a great way of getting fit, while enjoying what nature has to offer in the Great Outdoors. It is becoming an increasingly more popular leisure pastime. But Backpacking For Beginners can be a little bit daunting when it comes to choosing the right type of gear, and even... ( added 263 days 15 hours ago.) |
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Family Fun Vacations - 10 Fun Things for Kids To Do On A Camping Trip -
- Deanna Mascle (3,568)   No doubt about it, camping trips are fun. A vacation in the wild outdoors, fresh air, roughing it can be such a fun break from the hectic routine of city life. However, a lot of people think they cannot enjoy or even survive a camping trip because of kids. Children can indeed add enjoyment to... ( added 268 days 3 hours ago.) |
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Colorado Hiking Tips For Ultimate Enjoyment -
Sarah J Holt (497)  Is a Colorado hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains on your horizon? If so, then try these tips to increase your enjoyment. Plan A Route A Colorado hiking trip begins with plans for where you will be going. When choosing a trail it is important to take into consideration the altitude change... ( added 281 days 3 hours ago.) |
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Why A Down Sleeping Bag? -
Steve Gillman (9,632) A down sleeping bag has its problems. They are usually more delicate than bags with synthetic fill, for example. They also lose almost all of their insulating ability when they are wet. Of course, you could just treat them gently. My own down bag is over ten years old now, and has no tears and no... ( added 304 days 13 hours ago.) |
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Medicine Bow - Hiking To A Plane Crash -
Steve Gillman (9,632) On October 6, 1955, United Airlines Flight 409 crashed near the top of Medicine Bow Peak, killing all 66 people on board (63 passengers and 3 crew) - the worst crash in U.S. history at the time. Once the bodies were recovered, explosives and napalm were used to destroy the remains of the plane.... ( added 315 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Animal Attacks - Avoiding And Dealing With Them -
Steve Gillman (9,632) Wild animal attacks are not common. Dogs that live among us are a much more common danger. But there is something about being attacked by a wild animal that is especially disturbing. Of course, we want to avoid this nightmare, and if unavoidable, we want to survive it. Some tips on doing both... ( added 1 year 44 days ago.) |
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Trekking in Turkey with Terra Anatolia -
Onur Kocatas (16) Turkey has 7 different regions, each region has its own geographic and cultural characteristics. Because of these regional differences Turkey offers different types of trekking opportunities all year round. Some of the most popular trekking destinations in Turkey are Cappadocia, Lycia, Taurus... ( added 1 year 71 days ago.) |
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Hiking Tips- Mt Kenya -
Mark Foe (26) When you are camping, one of the most fun things you can do is go on a hike. It is great exercise; you can enjoy the outdoors, and you can see beautiful scenery. However, there are some dangers to hiking and you should be prepared for all events in order to remain safe and ensure you have a good... ( added 1 year 77 days ago.) |
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Dig Your Own Garnets at The Garnet Hill Recreation Area -
Chris Ralph (7,708)   Chris Ralph  Near Ely, Nevada is a special area the Government has set aside for rock hounds to hunt garnets. There is no charge and the area is open to the public. The Garnet Hill rock hound recreation area in White Pine County is located about 4 miles Northwest of Central Ely in the Eagan mountain... ( added 1 year 84 days ago.) |
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Pan For Free Gold In The Historic California Mother Lode -
Chris Ralph (7,708) Chris Ralph With the high prices of gold these days, many folks are interested in panning for gold for fun and recreation. The chances you’ll strike it rich are dim, but if you will work at it, there is still gold out there to be found. Many new prospectors have a problem finding good places to prospect for... ( added 1 year 84 days ago.) |
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Survival Shelters - What Works? -
Steve Gillman (9,632) There are many types of survival shelters, but they mostly serve one basic purpose, and it isn't to have an attractive home for the night. There might be some psychological value to certain styles, and there may ocassionally be a need for protection from animals, but the primary purpose of a... ( added 1 year 90 days ago.) |
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Making A Fire Without Matches -
Steve Gillman (9,632) Making a fire without matches or a lighter looks easy on television. On a recent episode of "Man Versus Wild," the host/survivor simply spun a stick between his hands for a few minutes, with one end on a fire board (a piece of wood with a hole and a notch in it), and he soon had a burning coal.... ( added 1 year 92 days ago.) |
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Lightweight Hiking - An Example -
Steve Gillman (9,632) Is lightweight hiking and backpacking viable in cold weather? I think so. Last Fall I was in four feet of snow at 13,000 feet - in my running shoes and with just 11 pounds on my back for an overnighter. Crazy? I don't think so. Anyhow, I have been going lightweight for too many years to want to... ( added 1 year 97 days ago.) |
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Bear Attack - What To Do -
Steve Gillman (9,632) I opened my eyes and held my breath. Was I dreaming? The bear growled again. I wasn't dreaming. He shuffled around in the pine needles, a few feet away. Only the thin nylon wall of my tent separated us. I waited for the bear to attack. I breathed slowly, trying not to make a sound. There was... ( added 1 year 331 days ago.) |
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Trekking Poles And Walking Sticks -
Steve Gillman (9,632) Are walking sticks longer than trekking poles? What about hiking staffs and hiking sticks? Whatever you call them, and whatever their differences, they are supposed to help your knees more than anything. This they do very well, at least when you're going downhill. What else are they good for?... ( added 1 year 364 days ago.) |
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Lightweight Backpacks - Some Ideas -
Steve Gillman (9,632) How light is light? Lightweight backpacks weigh less than three pounds, a standard I just invented. There are good packs under three pounds for almost all types of trips. My own Golite backpack weighs just 14 ounces, and has a capacity of 2900 cubic inches, plus 1000 more in the extension collar.... ( added 2 years 4 days ago.) |
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Backpacking Food - What To Bring -
Steve Gillman (9,632) Weight is always a concern with backpacking food you'll be carrying everything on your back. Some will tell you to find your weight savings in other areas, and argue for the necessity of healthy, meaning heavy, food. My experience, however, tells me that we can enjoy lighter loads and worry less... ( added 2 years 6 days ago.) |
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Backpacking Clothes - Make Your Own -
Steve Gillman (9,632) Okay, do you really want to make all your own backpacking clothes? More power to you, and good luck. After the first hundred tedious hours of sewing I started buying gear again. However, there are SOME backpacking clothes you can make cheaply and quickly. A few examples follow. Making Your Own... ( added 2 years 8 days ago.) |
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Wilderness Survival Backpacking Tips -
Steve Gillman (9,632) Why should you learn wilderness survival skills just for backpacking? They may save your life someday, and for ultralight enthusiasts like myself, skills replace gear, and therefore weight. The best reason, however, may be that it's just a good feeling to know you can deal with whatever comes up.... ( added 2 years 12 days ago.) |
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