Take your Nuvi 205 to the trails and get point-by-point guidance to your backpacking destination. The GPS device is useful for navigation by walking or driving and easily fits in your pocket for mobility. Make sure to charge the lithium-ion battery for longer trips out on the wild. Additionally, the device has a "Where Am I?" emergency locator, a feature tha… read more
Hiking along nature trails may require an ability to read the language of the trail. Trail markers such as rocks, logs and sticks can guide hikers to the right direction when faced with a fork in the way, allowing them to continue on the main path or detour to shelter or side routes. read more
Following the same principles of the boats built by Eskimos, folding kayaks are composed of a lightweight metal or wood frame covered with a polymer skin. They take approximately 20 minutes to assemble, then can be used in calm waters or rapids. read more
Backpacking is an adventure but also a physical challenge that puts a strain on your body. When choosing backpacking food items, make a checklist that…
If you find your Kelty backpack has been taken apart and left in a mound of straps, bars, pieces and fabric, don't despair. Reassembling a Kelty backp…
Ogio International is based out of Utah. The company manufactures sports gear and specializes in backpacks and golf bags. Ideal for daylong and week-l…
When you are backpacking or hiking in the back country or along a trail, staying light on your feet is essential. With so many ups and downs along the…
Whether you will be camping overnight during summer or winter, you must protect yourself from the cold at night, especially when sleeping on the groun…
Before your teen hits the trail, pack her nutritional snacks that won't crumble from the abuse they will take in a backpack. Foods that don't spoil ar…
In commercial freeze drying, foods are flash frozen and dried in a vacuum to convert internal moisture from a solid to a gas without passing through t…
Backpacking is a great way to get outside to do some exploring and camping. Backpacking gives you the opportunity to get to places that are a little l…
The duct tape fashion fad was most certainly kicked off by Tim Nyberg and Jim Berg, known as "The Duct Tape Guys" when they got the idea to write a bo…
A good night's sleep can be the difference between a fun and safe day and a fatigued and dangerous day in the backcountry. Backcountry sleeping has it…
Outdoor clothing is not cheap. For outdoor endeavors like mountaineering, climbing, skiing or backpacking, it is not out of line to purchase a full ou…
Modern technology trickles down to many areas and the outdoor industry is no exception. New stoves for backpacking, providing lightweight forays into…
If you are out on the trail and need an extra bag, as long as you have plenty of duct tape with you, you can make your own. Any seasoned backpacker kn…
Sleeping pad chairs offer campers, hikers, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts a versatile sitting and sleeping arrangement. Marketed for outdoor use (alt…
Soldiers in the US military carry MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment) backpacks. The MOLLE is designed with attachments which can be r…
Watch as a backpacking expert shows you how to use hiking poles for your own advantage and safety in this free video.
Learn tips and information about packing a backpack for hiking in this free video clip.
Learn how to choose sleeping bags and sleeping pads for multi day hiking and backpacking, in this free backpacking guide.
Using a strong tape that won't give way during transit, such as a heavy packing tape from a home improvement store or the post office, is discussed in…
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