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Best Pack Weight for Backpacking Trip?
I'm looking to do a 4 day back country trip, and I haven't done it in ages. What's a average weight a pack should weigh for a trip like this? ANSWER:
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Coffeeeeeee!!! Use Loose Tea Filters for Backpacking Coffee
I know everyone has their own method for making backpacking coffee on the hiking trail, but I have discovered an extremely easy lightweight alternative
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Great Homemade Fire Starters for Backpacking
Before you head out backpacking you can save your selves many problems starting a fire by making simple extremely lightweight homemade fire starters that
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lightweight survival tools for backpacking
Here are some essential tools that I take on every backpacking trip and have served me well. First is 3-4ft of 3/8 Surgical tubing, which can be used
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Half Price Sale on Kelty Teton 2 Tent until Dec 23
Special alert to backpackers! Here's a great half price deal on a brand new Kelty Teton 2 tent from Mountains Plus.
It's a fast-setup two-pole free-standing two-person tent design that weighs in at around 4.5 pounds and is well-suited for sharing between two people on a backpacking trip.
Click here to take advantage of this super sale price of $89 -- on sale until Dec. 23.
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I Want to Go Back to Philmont Because...
Almost everyone who has hiked and backpacked at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico has said at one time or another, I want to go back to Philmont!
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Philmont Boy Scout Ranch Stories
Read stories and tips about backpacking at Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Add your own stories, tips and comments about your Philmont experiences.
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Backpacking Supplies Tip - Duct Tape Lighter
Here's a great backpacking supplies tip for lightweight emergency preparedness: On your regular lighter, wrap it neatly as many times as you would like
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Don't wash all of your wool socks at the same time!
On a long backpacking trip we arrived at a camp where we would stay for two days, and I decided to use that time to wash all of my Wigwam wool hiking socks
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Backpacking Tip - Orange Garbage Bag Liner
One of my best backpacking tips I've used and taught my Scouts over the years is to use an orange colored trash bag to line their backpacks. This serves
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D-List for Dreamy Backpacking
My Top 5 Backpacking Tips Are: 1. D-Feet: In order to enjoy the simplist or most challenging walk, the feet must be in shape and well fitted for the walk.
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5 Backpacking Tips from a New Hiker
Before 2010, I had not backpacked a single step. Now I've packed over 100 miles including a 9 day 54 mile trip with my son & his Scout Troop! Woo Hoo!
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Frank's 5ive Faves.
My Top 5 Backpacking Tips Are: #5 - Learn alternate ways to navigate. GPS units fail, maps get wet, compasses break, batteries become exhausted, but the
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The Essentials... Out and Away
My Top 5 Backpacking Tips Are: 1. Know Yourself: Skills and Limitations. It is nice to rely on gear, guides and guesses, but in the end, it comes down
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough
My Top 5 Backpacking Tips Are: 1. Snacks! They are a must have for any backpacking trip. Nuts, Granola, Crackers, and Peanut Butter are all great to take.
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Sage Wisdom for Backpackers Who Prefer Not to Learn the Hard Way
My Top 5 Backpacking Tips Are: 1. Choose your hike wisely. Who is going and what is your primary objective? If you are not conditioned for a long hike,
Top 5 Backpacking Tips Contest Winners Announced!
Read the winning entries in our Top 5 Backpacking Tips Contest and learn some of the most important things backpackers should know.
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Do I need liner socks for backpacking?
QUESTION: What are liner socks and do I need them for backpacking? If so, why? ANSWER: Liner socks for backpacking or hiking are thin moisture-wicking
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Expert Backpacking Tips: Richard Davidian Interview
Backpacking expert Richard Davidian gives some of his favorite backpacking tips in this in-depth interview.
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Homemade Trail Mix
QUESTION: What is a good homemade trail mix? ANSWER: We always say that the best homemade trail mix is the one that contains things you like and will
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