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Ten essential items for backpacking trips

Dan — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:45:09 +0000

... to make the best of it. Here is a list of what I consider to be the top 10 items to pack along in your backpack.

-water/liquids-
You can never get enough to drink and to stay hydrated when out in nature, especially if its in the heat ...

The best multiple purpose gear for backpacking

Dan — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:21:27 +0000

... Herefordshire. One fellow lifted his pack onto his back, and then fell over.

If considering a backpacking trip, do trial runs, over a couple of weekends. Plan for summer so that a tent is unnecessary, take a space blanket to keep warm and a ...

How to Make a Winter Survival Kit

Dan — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:51:10 +0000

... your chances of survival should the snow leave you stranded or without power.

What to Carry in Your Carâ€™s Winter Survival Kit

Space blankets are reflective tarps that fold up into compact bundles. They reflect your ...

Winter Hiking With Kids

Dan — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:54:00 +0000

... enjoy a short walk, but a fresh breeze can make for a miserable trip. Avoid windy, cold days!

The key to enjoying winter hiking with the kids, is to have them driving the desire to go on a hike. If they're pestering you to get outdoors ...

Winter Camping Tips

Wayne Torres — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:15:58 +0000

Adventurous snowmobilers often add an extra measure of excitement to their snowmobiling vacations " camping.

Tent Camping Tips Begin With a Good Campfire

Dan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:03:59 +0000

... morning dew or rain during the night to delay the starting of the morning fire.

9. Other Fire Building Tent Camping Tips:
a. Live wood can be used to setup your cooking area. Live wood is less likely to burn and ...

Camping Meals Can be a Team Building Exercise!

Dan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:11:08 +0000

... there are some other basics which are as important and should not be ignored. One of those essentials is campground cooking or camping meals. Camps are a home away from home. What you eat and how we cooperate with the fellow campers is an important ...