Detail information on how to purify and treat water when backpacking. Check it out...
As the warm weather comes, it is time for Hammock Camping!
There
is nothing like sleeping out under the stars in a hammock.
Whether you are backpacking into the wilderness or “car camping” with
the family, if the situation is right, consider using a hammock.
If you are with the kids I would advise bringing both a tent
and the hammock.
The children love to play and lay around in the hammock, but it does
take some time to feel comfortable sleeping in a hammock.
Better to have a tent as a fallback for the kids.
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This new section of BackpackBasecamp.com is dedicated to the great tradition of Scouting. We are starting off this section with a set of gear checklist for various trips. Check it out...
Ideas on how to have a more enjoyable hike with your kids.
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Tips on being prepared for an upcoming backpacking trips; reduce stress - be
prepared!
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When it comes to enjoying a backpacking trip, to some extent it’s all about stuff. Not necessarily getting more stuff, but less – well at least stuff that weighs less. The more your backpack weighs, the harder you are working on the trail. Hiking up a mountain side with a 40 pound pack on your back is quite a bit more difficult than the same hike with a lightweight 15 pound pack. Sometimes it may be better exercise to carry more weight, and if you are in training for a big trip you may want to do that. Normally carrying more weight is just a pain in the…back. Continue reading this article...
When I found out Ray Jardine was publishing a new edition of Beyond
Backpac
king I went to his web site and ordered a copy immediately (it
not yet being in stores at the time). Beyond Backpacking having
gone out of print quite some time ago, I was eager to read this book so many
backpackers talk about. Perhaps the anticipation caused me to have
expectations that were a bit too high. Don’t get me wrong, it is a good
book, with some great ideas and information, I was just expecting,
well…more. Read full review...
If you are going to be carrying your tent in your backpack
for more then a few miles into the woods, say on a backpacking trip of a few
days or more, a lightweight tent will make a huge difference in reducing your
pack weight.
Most one person tents weight anywhere from three to six or even seven pounds!
If you are willing to put a bit more effort into caring for your tent -
checking the ground before you put it down to avoid sharp rocks to sticks,
etc. you can cut pounds off the weight of you tent by using an ultralight
backpacking tent. Ultralight tents are generally made with materials
the require a bit of TLC. Being single wall tents they also tend to
have more condensation issues. But the main benefit is - being light. Those of us hiking with less weight in our backpacks
enjoy it much more! Read
about the four best ultralight tents...
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