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To increase the enjoyment of your camping experience, you should plan all meals before setting out. The food you decide to prepare will ultimately come down to personal preference, but you should eat properly even in the woods. Similarly, if you'...
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Therm-a-Rest's NeoAir Sleeping Pad is a lightweight, three-season air-cushioned sleeping pad that is built for the needs of back country enthusiasts who want to combine comfort and light weight into one sleeping pad. The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir regis...
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Trekking poles are becoming more popular in the American hiking community. Poles offer support and balance and can substantially reduce the amount of shock absorbed by your joints--specifically your knees. There are several strategies to use trek...
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Camping in the backcountry does not mean eating tree bark, leaves and suspicious berries. Instead, with an action plan, you can make delicious, nutritious meals -- similar to home. The key to eating while camping is preparation. Also, if you're c...
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Camping in the wilderness does not mean you need to sacrifice your daily cup of java. Instead, you'll need to develop a technique to make your precious brew over an open fire or on a grill. While the resulting beverage would probably not make the...
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Consider a full fabric or leather and fabric boot combination, which can provide the positive qualities of each material along with comfort and support. Leather is heavy. Combinations allow you to save weight and painful break-in periods.
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The spirit of backpacking is synonymous with venturing into the wilderness and getting far from civilization. Although no one wants to get hurt, it pays to be prepared for the worst. And backpackers typically have a strong do-it-yourself spirit a...
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The Catskill Mountain range is a ridge in southern New York state, just north of New York City. Because of its proximity to one of the largest cities in the world, the Catskill area is heavily traveled. While there are many opportunities for camp...
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The Black Diamond Firstlight tent weighs just 2 pounds, 11 ounces. For that you get 27 square feet of space, suitable enough for two. The footprint is 82 x 48, perfect for the narrow spaces one might encounter in mountain passes. The Firstlight a...
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The Big Agnes Crater down mummy bag is built for the weather conditions you'll encounter in fall and early spring backpacking trips. The bag is rated to 15 degrees and filled with 600-fill goose down for maximum warmth and minimal weight. An inte...
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Hotel 81 is a chain of value hotels with more than 20 locations throughout Singapore. The hotel chain was designed to accommodate the needs of seasoned travelers who spend most of their time away from the hotel sightseeing or conducting business,...
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Some outdoor enthusiasts enjoy spending time in the woods in all seasons--including winter. Winter camping in New York is for the real hardcore backpackers. Winter temperatures in New York--especially upstate--can reach well below zero. Additiona...
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The Sierra Designs Sirius 2 tent is designed with lightweight yet durable materials to make it the perfect three-season backpacking tent. Sierra Designs uses 40D nylon taffeta material and aluminum DAC press-fit poles to minimize the tent's weigh...
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Adding snowshoes to your backpacking gear will not only expand your horizons but your seasons as well. Snowshoes are designed for a variety of skill levels and there are features to keep in mind as you look for the pair that suits your needs.
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Once looked upon with disdain, trekking poles are now commonly used by backpackers who understand the benefits, both for assistance in going uphill and the cushioning to your knees, that a good pair of poles can provide. Trekking poles can be bou...
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Rebuilt after a major earthquake in the mid 1960s, Agadir is a thriving fishing port and tourist town, and one of Morocco's most modern cities with both French and German influences. However, it has a storied history that revolves around its coas...
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The Black Hills are a large area jutting out of the Great Plains, occupying much of western South Dakota and a fringe of eastern Wyoming. The region encompasses two of America's best known outdoor attractions and many lesser sites as well.
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The Mountain Hardware Switch sleeping bag is an advanced backpacking sleeping bag known for its warmth and compressibility. The Switch comes in three separate temperature ratings, differing in size and warmth. The Switch 5 is rated for temperatur...
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Sleeping pads may seem inconsequential compared to other pieces of gear such as sleeping bags or tents, but don't underestimate the necessity of sleeping pads. Most of your heat is lost at night through conduction to the ground. It is especially ...
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Selecting a backpack has been made significantly more simple by the slow disappearance of external frame packs. In past years the primary conflict was between external and internal, but internal has won the war, giving way to a number of new fact...
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Stoves can be divided into two basic types, cartridge and liquid gas. The former typically involves a proprietary compressed gas cartridge that will match up with either your specific stove model or a brand. These stoves will burn steadily until ...
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When it comes to backpacking chow, don't be afraid to pack on the calories and carbohydrates. Your body needs energy throughout the day and backpacking's constant terrain changes and steady weight-bearing can leave a person quickly drained. Don't...
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Bordered by on the west by the western mountain range of the Andes, the Cauca River to the east and plains on the north and south, Santiago de Cali (a.k.a. Cali) lies in a valley close to the Pacific Coast of Colombia. Populated by more than 2 mi...
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Knowing where you're at, and where you're going, on a trail is essential for safety and peace of mind. Garmin, a leader in the GPS industry, has a full line of hiking GPS units, including mapping and radio units with GPS. The Garmin Oregon Series...
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The Osprey Aura series of backpacks is available in three different payload capacities: 35L, 50L and 65L. All sizes are equipped with Osprey's specialty AirSpeed Suspension which holds the pack away from your body to allow maximum ventilation whi...
