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Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:42:07 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/climbing-mt-washington.html One of the most exciting and challenging hikes I ever went on took place about twenty five years ago. My boyfriend of six months asked me if I wanted Mon, 10 May 2010 04:06:26 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/fair-weather-friends.html Went hiking with two of my girlfriends -- one knew the mountains and the trails. We had a map, too. I followed and when we knew we were lost still followed. Mon, 10 May 2010 03:32:26 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/flash-back.html While preparing to hike back to a waterfall, I had a flashback. It was August of 2007. I was a normal 12 year old girl with nothing on my mind but thoughts Fri, 07 May 2010 05:23:12 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/learning-the-hard-way.html My feet crunch the green grass, bending it over forcing it to bow in my presence. 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We kept thinking of how funny Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:56:20 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/backpacking-story-contest-april-2010.html Enter our monthly Backpacking Story Contest by telling us what you learned about yourself on a backpacking trip. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:36:40 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/first-time-backpacking-what-about-food-and-bears.html Hey Guys! Finally a site where you can ask questions. I love going to the stores larger than most continents like REI and Gander Mountain to look at Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:23:17 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/best-pack-weight-for-backpacking-trip.html 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: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:24:16 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/backpacking-tip-orange-garbage-bag-liner.html 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 purposes: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:54:17 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/buy-hiking-gear.html Find out the best store to buy hiking gear and backpacking supplies online, based on our personal experience. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:21:43 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/backpacking-around-the-world.html How to plan a backpacking around the world trip. Where to find the best information about overseas adventure tours. 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Be sure to read all the valuable tips, including those submitted by our readers, before you head out on your backpacking trek! Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:06:01 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/hi-tec-hiking-boots.html Hi Tec Hiking Boots are reasonably priced and surprisingly rugged. Here's my own personal experience with the Hi-Tec brand of boot. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:32:25 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/backpacking-blog.html Don't miss a tip! The backpacking-tips.com site blog will keep you up to date on the latest additions to our growing list of articles and helpful backpacking tips. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:49:09 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/trail-mix-recipes.html What are the best trail mix recipes for a backpacking or hiking trip? Ideas for finding your favorite homemade trail mix. 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Tips for internal and external frame packs. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:32:08 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/complete-walker.html Colin Fletcher's classic book, The Complete Walker, is a must-have for every hiker and backpacker. Here's why we like it so much. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:24:54 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/backpacking-tips-from-you.html Read backpacking tips and stories from other backpackers and post your favorite backpacking tips. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:23:31 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/backpacking-books.html Here are reviews of the few backpacking books that we really like, plus other backpacking tips. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:18:26 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/dont-double-up-on-backpacking-supplies.html 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 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:41:26 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/gel-toe-protectors-prevent-pinched-pinkies-when-hiking.html 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 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:40:55 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/socks-are-a-key-to-backpacking.html 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 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:38:17 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips.com/dont-wash-all-of-your-wool-socks-at-the-same-time.html 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 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:26:39 GMT