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South Dakota is a hiker's paradise. The state is home to inspirational monuments, as well as beautiful wilderness settings, such as those found in the Black Hills. There are also many hiking trails that take you through the footsteps o…
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When you take to the wilderness for an afternoon, day or month-long hike, it's important to be prepared. You may never use your first aid kit, but the first time someone requires medical care, you'll be more than happy you spent the ti…
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The two concerns that separate cross-country trekking from both camping and day hiking are food and water. When a trekker is spending days marching overland, everything she needs must be brought with her. The load will get lighter as t…
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A standing problem for cross-country trekkers and long-term, backcountry campers is water purification. A gallon of water weighs 8.3 pounds, and a person who just sits around and does nothing strenuous needs half a gallon of water per…
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Camping trips with the Boy Scouts can produce many of a person's fondest memories. Camping and experiencing the outdoors is a valuable experience for any youth, but it takes careful preparation. Forget something important and you could…
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First aid can prevent minor injuries from becoming serious and life-threatening conditions from being fatal. Although many people carry first aid kits in their boats, cars and backpacks, the most likely place one will be needed is in t…
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Whether out for a quick day hike, an extended backpacking trip, a bike ride, an overnight camping trip or a week in the woods, an accessible first aid kit should be a part of your gear. Different types of kits are available for various…
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China is a huge country, and includes environments as diverse as the Yangtze River Valley, the Gobi Desert, the steppes of Mongolia and the mountains of Tibet. It is a natural destination for outdoor adventurers of all types. Yet, whil…
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Preparedness is one of the keys to survival and can be the difference between life and death. With a few survival skills and tools, you can withstand the elements until help arrives. It is important that you know how to build a shelter…
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A survival kit protects you and your family in case of an emergency. A basic survival kit works on many different levels, including keeping you alive if your car gets caught in the snow or you find yourself stuck without gas in a remot…
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Whether you are camping, backpacking or day hiking, a day outdoors always has the potential to change rapidly. Making sure that you have a few basic supplies on any type of trip can help to turn a possibly dangerous situation to one th…
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Motorcycle camping requires a minimalist approach, and a solid checklist will ensure you have all of the essentials without overloading your bike. Motorcycle campers can carry camping gear in saddle bags or a side car, and some motorcy…
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Venturing into the backcountry carries hikers, climbers and nature-watchers far from developed campgrounds and their facilities. You must carry everything you might need with you, which makes backcountry activities very gear-intensive.…
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Increasing your hiking miles by backpacking opens up hundred of trails and scenic destinations that are not available to day-hikers. But while backpacking requires some of the same equipment as day hiking, such as sleeping bags, tents…
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While exploring the wilderness can be a soul-nourishing experience, it also has the potential to be exceedingly dangerous, especially for the ill-prepared. Most of what you should carry is covered by the classic 10 Essentials. There ar…
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