Backpacking

My favourite part was no. 8. and let me quote this part, so I can mark out the BS. ---Quote--- 8. The birth of the 'flashpacker' 'The...  

Sure the rain is falling and the sky is dreary, but according to Weather.com the rain will be disappearing and the temperatures warming up by this weekend. If you are looking for a quick getaway from the urban jungle this weekend then consider ...  

Dan Heimsoth commented on Adam Beal's blog post 'What Kind of Backpacking Stove Do You Use?'I use a JetBoil and have been pretty happy with it. It's only good for boiling water but it's very good and fast about doing it. I've seen reviewers say it doesn't work well at high altitudes, but that was in the 8 - 10 thousand foot range and I d...  

Please help me out by telling me about the stove you use backpacking here and why you like it. I am looking at upgrading my stove for this winter and just curious what other folks like or don't like. Also feel free to warn me of any that you would stay away from. Thanks for the help!  

From a Rocky Mountain hike to the Annapurna Circuit, the Kayland Women's Contact 1000 Backpacking Boot not only gives you durable support and traction, but it helps keep your feet dry and comfortable thanks to the waterproof breathable membrane. The rugged Vibram sole and tough leather upper handle the abuse of tough mountain treks, and Kayland's Integrated Absorbing Drive gives you stability and shock absorption on burly ups and downs.  

Jerry Gauld, a retired heavy equipment operator from Fife Lake, lived off the land, much as the early hunter-gatherers had, tapping Mother Nature's garden and his own woods sense.  

Here are some tips on how much water you should carry when backpacking, how to purify water while on the trail, and other information for backpacking and other backcountry trips.Contributor: Jeffrey MoatsPublished: Oct 30, 2009  

Here are some ideas for easy backpacking meals. While eating along the trail is not as easy as eating at home, there is no reason to have to survive on energy bars alone. With a little planning there are a number of meals that ...Contributor: Jeffrey MoatsPublished: Nov 04, 2009  

By Jeff Rose I wish I was writing this post from the standpoint of how I saved money on my most recent backpacking trip, but alas, I cannot. I can only write it from the standpoint of how I could have saved money on my backpacking trip. While this isn't the first year that I've gone backpacking with my buddies, it was the first year that required a bit more planning. We decided that Yellowstone National Park was our destination and that...  

Cream of Wheat, oatmeal, CoCo Wheats, grits and other hot breakfast cereals provide a good breakfast at home or in the woods on a backpacking trip.Contributor: Jeffrey MoatsPublished: Oct 30, 2009  

Your dog can make an excellent companion on the trails. If you want to go backpacking with your dog, there are a few things you should know. This article will give you a few tips.Contributor: D SwainPublished: Oct 15, 2009  

I'll be backpacking Japan this coming summer for about 2 months. The goal is for me to start from Hokkaido and end up in Okinawa. I don't plan on going into Tokyo or other heavily urbanized areas for more than a day or so. Anyone got suggestions? I ...  

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A general rule in outdoor hiking is that the heavier a backpacking sleeping bag the warmer the hiker. The choice of less weight over warmth can be overcome in other ways.