Backpacking Tips and Stories
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Read What Other Backpackers Have Said

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Backpacking Tip - Orange Garbage Bag Liner  starstarstarstarstar
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  starstarstarstarstar
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!  starstarstarstarstar
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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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