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Articles about backpacking gear (0-50 of 228)
- Essential Supplies For A Backpacking Trip
By: alona Rudnitsky | - When you choose the right supplies for nest camping or backpacking trip, the important thing to keep in mind is its weight. Experienced backpacker is always on the lookout for the lightest backpacking supplies, especially if they are going hiking. In this article, you will learn how essential for a backpacker to have supplies that do not weigh that much.
There are two ways in which you can pack your supplies and gears when you are in camping or hiking, and these are bad backpack ...
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- Backpacking Trails In Arizona
By: Ryan Round | - Arizona has a lot more than cacti to offer. From multi-day paths to shorter day hikes, Arizona hiking tracks are some of the best in the entire continental US. Whether you take your greatest hiking equipment or take your picnic basket, Arizona hiking trails are for connoisseurs and inexperienced hikers alike.
Huge deserts, dry and bare lands with gigantic cacti come to mind when you think of Arizona. One portrayal you might never guess, however, is the splendor of Arizona's hikin ...
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- Useful Backpacking Tips For Travelers
By: Francis Murphy | - It is fun to go on backpacking trips. But it will be so much fun to travel on ultra-light backpacks. Not many people know the way to travel light. This is the reason why most people end up lifting heavy weights on their back. Now, here are some useful backpacking tips to help you go ultra-light without compromising your needs.
1) Take only necessary items
It can be difficult to decide what you really need, and what you do not need. Plan properly the quantity of shirts, pants, ...
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- Golite Hiking Gear
By: Barry Elliot | - From backpacks, hiking and trailing shoes and boots, hydration packs, apparel, sleeping bags to tents, GoLite has everything under its umbrella of hiking equipment and hiking gear catering to both the genders of the population.
The companys philosophy is to continuously innovate and provide athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with superior hiking equipment and gear that provide maximum performance at minimum weight. Undoubtedly, products like the Cave silicon-imp ...
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- How To Choose The Right Backpacking Tent
By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Choosing the right tent is a critical backpacking decision. A tent has to keep you comfortable at night and protect you from the weather when you sleep. The right backpacking tent will do all that plus more.
You also need to consider the weight, size, bulk, ease of set up, materials and features when choosing a backpacking tent. Depending on the weather and the level of comfort you require, you might be able to get away with floorless tents that are lighter. However, this type of ...
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- Tips For Using Hiking Equipment
By: Barry Elliot | - The very human trait of wanting to go up and explore, to push the human limits of endurance has led to some fantastic discoveries in the past.
However hiking can be a dangerous sport, and whether one is a professional mountaineer or just a backpacker, one needs special hiking equipment and gear to be able to indulge in this activity. Hiking Equipment and gear consist of special clothing and boots, accessories including walking sticks or hiking poles, several types of packs, and wat ...
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- Big Agnes Best Camping Equipment
By: John Petersons | - The sleeping bags from Big Agnes are not insulated on the bottom portion. Because of this, the bags do not lose the warmth when you sleep in it. These bags have a sleeve on the bottom into which you can slide in. You feel comfortably warmer and can enjoy a good sleep whether you are at home or somewhere far in the jungle. The different types of sleeping bags they offer are the classic sleeping bags, superlight mummy bags, womens sleeping bags, couples, and childrens sleeping bags ...
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- Backpacking Gear For A Long And Short Trip
By: Jonsky Sicuna | - When you're going for a backpacking trip no matter for how long, you should always have at least the ten essentials. The ten things that you must take into consideration when packing for the outdoors include navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid, fire, repair kit and tools, nutrition, hydration and shelter.
To get a complete checklist you can do a search on the internet and you'll find a lot of them and most of them are quite good. You don't have to take ...
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- Benefits Of Using Backpacking Equipment Gear
By: Barry Elliot | - Backpacking equipment and gear are very useful owing to the ease of carrying things. There are different types of backpacking gears available for varied uses.
Baby Carriers can be used while trekking, camping, hiking, or even while you simply travel. These are made out of durable, water-resistant, and soft materials which are comfortable on your babys skin.
Sleeping bags are another set of backpacking equipment which can be used for camping and hiking purposes. The bags can b ...
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- How To Lighten Up Your Backpacking Gear
By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Lightening up your gear is an essential part of lightweight backpacking. It's the most obvious step to take and with lightweight gear getting more common, not very difficult.
Your tent is where you can save a lot of weight. The bigger the tent the heavier it is. A tent bigger than a 4 person tent is usually not suitable for backpacking because of the weight. If you are in a group, it does make sense to share a tent because it's warmer.
However you need to consider t ...
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- Some Important Backpacking Tips For Beginners
By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Backpacking in the woods in one of the most rewarding vacation you can get (and they're cheap too). It brings you closer to nature, you get to experience its beauty, it makes you fit and more.
It involves "carrying your house on your back" as some might say. You need to carry your tent, stove, food, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, clothes and other gear around with you in other to sustain yourself. The best advice for backpacking is probably to carry very little weight. Trust me, you' ...
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- The Newbie's Guide To Choosing A Tent For Camping
By: Jonsky Sicuna | - There are various types of tents to choose from for backpacking. When it comes to the fundamentals of choosing a tent, there are four of them; size, structure, weight and bulk.
A traditional type of tent is the A-frame tent. It's called that because it forms the shape of the capital letter "A", more like a triangle. The A-frame tent is very rugged, simple and very cheap. You rarely ever see people use this type of tent anymore but you can still get them at some places.
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- Recommended Gear For First Time Campers
By: Patricia Montana | - Camping isn't what it used to be or rather it doesn't have to be. Some people enjoy camping out in all weathers with a small basic camping kit, but now with the advent of modern camping equipment designed for comfort and practicality, anyone can enjoy a couple of nights in the great outdoors without worrying their tent will blow away with the first gust of wind.
The most common fears people have about camping are:
Lack of camp site facilities
i.e.: Does the ...
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- Why You Should Go Ultralight Backpacking?
By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Only when my knees were starting to feel their age did I decide to lighten up a my load a little bit to reduce the pressure from them. Trekking poles did help but reducing my pack weight was even better.
People who stopped backpacking because of complications with carrying heavy loads on their back can now take up the passion again thanks to ultralight backpacking techniques.
Ultralight backpacking emphasizes carrying weight that is as light as possible. Safety is t ...
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- Backpacking For Beginners - Starting On An Exciting Journey
By: Jonsky Sicuna | - There are some things to consider before you start backpacking for the first time. Beginners need to know about backpacking equipment, gear, supplies and essentials.
Backpacking can turn into a horrifying experience if you're not prepared with the basics.
Backpacking can be done in either urban areas or in the wilderness or a mixture of both and the requirements of backpacking equipment and gear are different as well as the planning.
Common tips for B ...
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- A Guide To Backpacking In Developing Countries
By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Backpacking is probably the best way to really experience a place of interest. You interact directly with the local people, take part in a cultural celebration, visit interesting religious sites and become a part of the community.
The experience will be very much different from domestic hiking trips.
Guided Hiking Tour
A guided hiking tour can range from a simple trip to a huge expedition. Some will provide porters that show the way and carry your cam ...
Tags: camping gear, hiking, trekking, developing country, backpacking
- Backpacking Products Wholesale
By: Remy Lebeau | - How do you position your brand to a market composed of travelers, backpackers, hikers, and mountaineers? If you are new to the market, chances are very few travelers have tried out your gear, and among this active-lifestyle group, a testimonial from someone who has previously tested your products is important. Heres how to get around the industry:
- Sponsor a trip. Backpacking and mountaineering organizations are often on the lookout for sponsors. Your support can be anyth ...
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- Keeping A Sense Of Direction In The Outdoors
By: Victor Epand | - There are many navigating systems and GPS systems on the market today that will help you to be able to find out where you are at in the outdoors, which are real handy to have with you in case you ever do get lost while hiking.
There are some great navigating systems on the market that are small enough that they are perfect for backpacking and hiking. Many of these navigating systems combine an electronic compass and an altimeter with a GPS. The compass in these systems is one of t ...
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- Backpacking - Six Ways To Save Money
By: Steve Gillman | - As pack weights get lighter and going into the wilderness gets safer, backpacking also is getting more and more expensive. How do you save money without giving up the ultralight equipment and safety gear? Let's look at a few different ways.
Backpacking in the most remote places has become much safer now that there are personal locator beacons. One I recently saw advertised lets you call for help to 911 and family or friends at the touch of a button. It will even locate you on Goo ...
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- Backpacking At Ten Below Zero
By: Steve Gillman | - We were both thirteen years old and backpacking in Michigan without adults (times were different back then). Camping miles from the nearest road, in a single-wall pup tent, we tried not to move too much, because doing so resulted in a shower of icy crystals raining down on us - the frozen condensation from our own breath. When we got up that morning, the thermometer read ten or eleven degrees below zero.
We got out of the tent and everything was glittering with those same crystals ...
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- The Lightest Backpacking Food
By: Steve Gillman | - Those who like to travel light in the wilderness are always looking for the lightest backpacking food they can take. Of course, light doesn't mean crackers or other things that have little weight for their volume. When hiking you need calories above all, so the lightest foods are those that provide the most calories for the weight. Here are some to consider, as well as two other ways to cut the weight of the meals you carry with you.
Nuts And Seeds
By far, one of th ...
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- How To Think Like An Ultralight Backpacker
By: Steve Gillman | - How does an ultralight backpacker think? A reporter for a backpacking magazine asked me this in a recent interview. I've gone backpacking in winter conditions with as little as eleven pounds total on my back, so I do think light. In fact, there are some basic questions that seem to automatically come to mind when I am either planning a backpacking trip or looking at gear. I suspect other lightweight backpackers ask themselves the same things.
1. How do I make it lighter?
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- Michigan Backpacking - Secret Locations
By: Steve Gillman | - In Michigan, backpacking usually consists of hiking the trails of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, or the Porcupine Mountains State Park, or The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. All of these are well worth doing, by the way. But what if you want to really get away from the crowds? Here are three places to try where you'll likely be backpacking alone.
Backpacking Isolated Islands
You'll need a canoe for this first destination. Off the Garden Peninsula in Mich ...
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- Backpacking Light - Six Reasons Why
By: Steve Gillman | - Backpacking light, sometimes called fastpacking or ultralight backpacking, doesn't mean leaving anything important behind, or sacrificing comfort. My seventeen-ounce down sleeping bag keeps me warmer than my previous four-pounder did. I used to use a five-pound backpack, and now have a more comfortable fourteen-ounce one. I still bring all the necessary safety gear and food when I head into the mountains - I just have lighter versions. Why? Here are six reasons.
1. More Comfort
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- The Importance Of Ultralight Backpacking
By: Madison Greene | - If you are like me you love to get outdoors any chance you get. To me there is nothing greater than grabbing my backpack and camera and hading off to hike and take pictures. However, if my backpack is full of junk it makes my back sore and keeps me from going as far into the woods as I would like.
You will need to take several things along with you when you go hiking, so don't ditch the backpack to save your back, just make sure that you only have the necessities which keeps your ...
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- Backpacking List For Children
By: Sara J Holt | - Do you enjoy backpacking and want your children to experience it with you? Here is a backpacking list for children that can make this an easy and fun adventure for all.
First Aid Kit: Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Light Hat or Bandana - This is to help protect the head from the sun.
Mist Spray Bottle - If it is hot outside you can put a small spray bottle in a pocket on the outside of a pack so a hot child can spray themselves with water to cool off.
Water ...
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- Backpacking With Children
By: Sara J Holt | - Although backpacking with children may seem like a lot of effort, the benefits gained from taking them along can far outweigh the hassles. The benefits include not competing with technology for your childrens attention, teaching them self-sufficiency skills, and watching them connect with the peacefulness of nature. Here are six tips that allow for a more positive experience when backpacking with children.
1. Involve Them In Packing
Make a list of the items to ...
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- Back Packing Gear, Where Do You Start?
By: Stephen Meyer | - The first place to start is with your backpack
The cornerstone of any backpacking venture begins with your backpacking gear, specifically the backpack itself. Call it the cornerstone of your venture since everything that you need to take with you will be carried within the bounds of this one and only entity and that causes things to be quite an challenge for you since you have to shoulder the load. However you decide on your backpacking gear will be grounded on how frequently you ...
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- Mosquito Control - Tips For Backpacking
By: Steve Gillman | - Mosquito control when backpacking isn't a minor issue. At one time mosquitoes were a nuisance more than anything. If you backpacked and camped in areas that had a lot of these pesky insects, you expected to be bothered. You expected to lose sleep even. But now mosquitoes in many areas of the United States also carry diseases that are potentially deadly. You need to be prepared.
Mosquito control, then, is important, and starts with a little planning before the trip. For example, br ...
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- Safe Drinking Water - Six Tips For Backpacking
By: Steve Gillman | - On a day hike, safe drinking water isn't an issue. You can carry what you need. But when backpacking, you will most likely be using chemical water purification or filters to resupply yourself using natural sources of water. Both of these can fail at times. A filter can break or get clogged, and pills can be lost, damaged, or just not effective if the water you start with is too murky.
What you need then, if you want to be fully prepared when entering the wilderness, is a little kn ...
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- Backpacking Recipes - The Simplest
By: Steve Gillman | - I need simple backpacking recipes because there is never a stove in my backpack, even on week-long trips in the wilderness. I often backpack with less than fifteen pounds total pack weight, and total means all food, water - everything. It's often in a daypack, so I don't have much room for a stove and fuel canisters.
I also don't want the extra weight. I don't want the extra trouble of cooking either. I prefer to spend my time to hiking and exploring and picking wild berries. I le ...
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- The Advantages Of Using A Backpacking Water Filter
By: Jeremy Biberdorf | - When you go hiking, one of the most important things that you will bring is fresh drinking water. Next time you go hiking, consider brining a portable water filter instead. You could be saving backpack weight and enjoying the cleanest water available.
Make Your BackPack Lighter
To truly enjoy hiking you need to pack as light as possible. You don't want a heavy backpack weighing you down and forcing you to take extra breaks. With a light backpack, you can cover m ...
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- Guide To Backpacking Europe: What To Pack
By: Nicole Munoz | - Packing for your European backpacking adventure is one of the most crucial keys to a successful and enjoyable trip. Since you will be carrying everything you pack on your back for the majority of your trip, you want to concentrate on making your belongings as light and compact as possible, only taking the very bare minimum of clothing and supplies.
The most important supply for your backpacking trip though Europe is your backpack. Click here for help choosing the right backpack. ...
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- Hassle-free Backpacking In Europe
By: Mark Hammond | - Thinking about going backpacking in Europe alone, with your sweetie, or a buddy? Instead of just grabbing your backpack and hopping on the first plane out to a random European country, it's worth your while to plan a little bit ahead and figure out what you need in order to have a successful, hassle-free, and exciting European backpacking trip.
Pick a Destination
Some people choose to go into Europe blindly without a plan or destination in mind, but it's best if you have an ...
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- Backpacking 101 - Backpacking Tips For Beginners
By: Nicole Munoz | - Backpacking can be a fun and exciting adventure in nature, but surviving in the outdoors with only your gear is a dangerous risk for someone with no backpacking experience. Before even planning your first backpacking trip, become familiar with common terms, the necessary gear and equipment, and outdoor accident response and first aid procedures. Read reputable books and guides to gain a better understanding of backpacking before going out on your own. Outdoor and hiking clubs offer members or ...
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- The Traveler's Guide To A Backpack
By: Rudy Faruch | - A backpack is for all seasons and for all activities. Before you hit the market to buy a backpack, keep in mind several things that you may consider for your final decision. Some of the factors that you should look upon are the design, the price, the material used, the size, or perhaps the brand name.
If hiking is your style, then go for a backpack, that can store all your hiking treks. Make sure that the backpack can protect your gear in adverse environment conditions. Most hikin ...
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- Backpacking Tent Fundamentals
By: Michael Pavelek | - Tent Weight and Size
The qualities desirable in a backpacking tent are different from those tents being pitched next to a car in a campground. The biggest difference being that the backpacking tent will be carried with you and therefore, should be small and lightweight. Most modern two person tents weight around four to five lbs. whereas a roomy family camping tent can weigh twenty lbs or more. Solo or single person tents can weigh less than three lbs and are great if you are h ...
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