Backpacking Tips and Stories
from YOU -- our readers
Got tips or stories that you think might be useful to other backpackers? This is your chance to share them with the world and also read tips and stories from other backpackers.
Beginning backpackers who are trying to learn the basics will benefit from YOUR tips and stories posted here, and even expert backpackers can still learn a thing or two or add helpful comments!
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Post YOUR Backpacking Tip or Story
Do you have a great tip or story for fellow backpackers?
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- Important things you didn't know about backpacking
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Read What Other Backpackers Have Said
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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 garbage bag to line their backpacks. This serves 2 ...
Gel toe protectors prevent pinched pinkies when hiking
I have a habit of getting blisters and getting pinched pinky toes, no matter what shoes I'm wearing for hiking. Before my boyfriend and I set out for an ...
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 ...
Backpacking Supplies Tip - Duct Tape Lighter
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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 ...
Don't double up on backpacking supplies
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Make sure you don't double up on supplies on long backpacking trips. Discuss with each other what each person is taking -- then u avoid carrying unnecessary ...
Socks are a key to backpacking
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Socks are a key to backpacking and hiking, as well as hydration as you clearly stated. If you don't have the proper foot wear a 10 mile hike could seem ...
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