Camping, Hiking and Backpacking
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Methods For Keeping Weight Down For Long-Distance Backpacking / Hiking
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Going backpacking or camping by shaving as much weight (ultralight) as possible off your backpack might sound quite hardcore, but veteran hikers and backpackers know that the lighter weight of not carrying so much stuff is worth it and easier once you get the knack of it.
Time For A Rest While Hiking / Backpacking - Do The Sherpa Rest
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
The Sherpa Rest
You waste a lot of energy hoisting a heavy pack after every trailside rest break. Instead, try the “sherpa rest,” used by generations of Himalayan and Andean porters. When your shoulders are ready for a break, look for a log or flat-top boulder slightly higher than your waist.
Camping Tents Buying And Maintenance Tips
Saturday, April 25th, 2009
Buying Tips
- Clips rather than sleeves and fewer poles translate to a faster set-up.
- More poles and continuous sleeves add stability in stormy weather.
- Mesh limits condensation, but reduces warmth and weather protection
Preventing Annoying Nature Calls In The Middle Of The Night While Camping
Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Nothing is more annoying or colder than digging out of your warm cocoon to answer nature’s call. To prevent unwanted midnight forays, simply stick a high-carbohydrate, high fat bite size snack like a Snickers bar between your chattering teeth.
Prevent Your Water From Freezing When Winter Camping
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Carve a hole in the snow or snow wall, then fill a pot 3/4 full with water and put the covered pot in a the hole in the snow wall. Seal in the pot with snow.
Sleeping Bag Buying and Maintenance Tips
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Remember to spend a few extra dollars on a sleeping-bag sheet liner made from either silk or a cotton/synthetic blend. It adds warmth and comfort to your sleep, but more importantly, it also absorbs grime and oil from your body, keeping the bag cleaner in the long run.
A Crash Course In How To Take A Fall In The Outdoors
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
Falling is a natural by-product of both genetic clutziness and pushing the limits of your skills. In many outdoor sports, hitting the ground is how we improve, so it only makes sense that we should also try to learn how to fall with style and grace.
Matches, Matches and More Matches
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Always bring lots and lots of matches. Keep them in waterproof containers and place them in various places in your backpack and pocket to make sure the you don’t either lose them or that they get wet.
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