Backpacking Gear and Tips

Undiscovered Backpacker Destinations In Europe?

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:28:07 +0000

Who’s done some backpacking and wants to recommend some off the beaten track places to visit? I’d really like to visit places that aren’t really touristy (e.g. Paris), places that you kind of just stumble into and are pleasantly suprised. So let me know of anywhere you’ve discovered on your adventures!
Thanks!

Lipsmackin’ Vegetarian Backpackin’

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:55:58 +0000

ISBN13: 9780762725311
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product Description
Tired of power bars, half-cooked quick rice, and endless trail recipes featuring dehydrated chicken by-products? Try meat-free dishes like Flyin’ Brian’s Triple Crown Curry Couscous, Springer Mountain Pesto, and Time-Traveler’s Tamales instead.
The sequel to the top-selling Lipsmackin’ Backpackin’, this all-in-one backpacker’s food guide has more than 150 trail-tested, meatless recipes that provide at-home preparation directions, trailside cooking instructions, detailed nutritional information, serving suggestions, the weight of the ingredients, and meal-planning tips from some of the most experienced long-distance hikers in the world. The recipes are organized in six sections: breakfast, lunch, dinner, bre… More >>

Ultralight Sleeping Bags

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:33:49 +0000

Why ultralight sleeping bags? Because ultralight backpacking is only made possible by cutting the weight of the “big three;” the backpack, shelter and sleeping bag. The days of five-pound summer bags are gone – at least for those of us who prefer to go light.

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Good Things To Bring On A Camping Trip?

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:27:10 +0000

I am going camping again soon and every time I go it seems I always manage to forget something so my question is, what are good things to bring on a camping trip?

Guide To Backpacking Europe: Safety And Security

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:51:44 +0000

Personal safety and security is often a major concern for people backpacking across Europe, especially for first time backpackers. While some unusual and alarming crimes have been reported by backpackers in Europe, the more common dangers you need to protect yourself from are simple thefts. Follow these simple tips to protect and secure your belongings and remember to never walk around at night without a friend. You may also want to carry some sort of personal safety device, like a can of pepper spray or a Coleman brass whistle, in case you find yourself in an unpleasant situation.

AMC’s Best Backpacking in New England

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:59:35 +0000

Product Description
This new guide from the publishers of the Best Day Hikes series provides a comprehensive look at what you need to plan a memorable backpacking trip in a region known for its rugged terrain. You’ll explore the wildest, least-traveled trails on 33 trips that are rated by difficulty—from Easy to Epic. You’ll read about nine wilderness areas, eight state forests, four state parks, two national forests, and a variety of other protected landscapes. Each trip description includes regional locator and trip maps, as well as photos of the area taken by author Matt Heid. Heid maximizes your wilderness experience by selecting loop hikes, conveniently eliminating the need to cross roads or shuttle a car. … More >>

Peak Experiences, Hiking the Highest Summits of New York, County by County

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:16:08 +0000

ISBN13: 9780965697408
Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
Notes:

Product Description
This guidebook, packed with pictures and maps, will lead you on a quest. Be the first (besides the author) to bag the highest point of each county of New York Statethere are 62 to be conquered. Some are barely molehills that can be driven by; others are significant mountain peaks that require an all-day climb. All promise the exhilaration of new discoveries. Can you name the highest point of the county where you live? Chances are good that you’ll be wrong. As Gary Fallesen researched the summits he repeatedly came across experts who steered him wrong. Local belief often differs from factual reality. In this book you’ll learn not only where the real Peak Experiences are, but how to get there. Fallesen delved in… More >>

Backpacking for Beginners

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:08:04 +0000

Backpacking can be a great hobby and sport. It is challenging, adventurous and exiting. It can be enjoyed by almost anyone who is reasonably fit and healthy, whether you are young or old, male or female. There are countless options on how and where to do it. Backpacking is a great way to get some exercise and get fit while having some fun at the same time. Read on if you would like to learn more about backpacking for beginners and what it is all about.

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Tent Styles

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:02:23 +0000

In prior articles we’ve discussed how to choose a tent based on considerations of weather and number of people that will be sleeping in it. In this article we’ll look at different styles of tents.

What To Do With Bad Hair When Camping?

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:58:37 +0000

I love to go camping but the thing I hate about it is that my hair gets really bad and icky! Not showering is OK, since we all smell as bad, and I can just jump in a a lake or something to keep decently clean, but my hair very quickly turns into a frizzy and greasy mess. Since my hair is curly it’s not as easy as just brushing it up into a pony tail. Does anyone have a clever idea to improve the messy hair while camping?