Posts Tagged ‘backpacking’

Water Purification Systems for Camping, Hiking, Backpacking or RV Travel

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Water Purification Systems for Camping, Hiking, Backpacking or RV Travel

Whether you head to the great outdoors in a pup tent or in an RV, you’ll find that one of the first things that you need to think about is your water. Even for campsites that have water supplies and faucets available, you’ll find that many people still decide that they want to bring along their own water purification system, and when you have researched the matter a little more, you’ll realize that there are very good reasons to do so.
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Hiking Popularity – 3 Reasons Americans Go On Hikes

Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Hiking Popularity - 3 Reasons Americans Go On Hikes

Are you off from work? No plans for the weekend? All work and no play makes somebody dull, so goes the saying. And chances are you will find yourself toying with ideas of doing something for recreation. You have lots of choices for this. One of them is hiking, which now is becoming increasingly popular among Americans. We discuss the reasons why.

1. Hiking as a challenge

For those who love hiking, it helps that most plac (more…)

Wilderness Survival Gear For Hiking And Backpacking

Thursday, October 12th, 2006
Wilderness Survival Gear For Hiking And Backpacking

As backpacking and hiking equipment has become more sophisticated, people have gotten more daring, and at times even reckless. Humans, it seems, have an inherent need to prove they can survive in the wilderness. More and more hikers and rock climbers are backpacking deeper and deeper into the unknown wilds. These are not your weekend campers. Rather, these are serious nature lovers who look and find there own truth, each time they venture outdoor (more…)

How to Choose the Best Hiking Boots

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006
How to Choose the Best Hiking Boots

Anyone that is an avid hiker knows that a good pair of hiking boots is critical for the sport. If you do not equip yourself with the right type of boots then it can very painful and can also cause damage to your feet.

Since you will be moving and hiking around various types of surfaces it’s best that your footwear can adapt to these surfaces. To help secure your feet it’s a good idea to have a shoe that comes some sort of support for your (more…)

Leather Thigh High Boots

Sunday, October 23rd, 2005
Leather Thigh High Boots

What do women want in a pair of boots?

For most women, their prime concern is comfort yet chic. Our boots are all of this and more. Apart from enhancing your sex appeal, boots give you a feeling of power and command. Most boots are made from extremely soft and supple pleather, leather or suede, and thus completely comfortable. These sexy boots ensure total panache and add length to those long sexy limbs. When worn (more…)

Exploring Skyline Drive – Camping, Hiking, And Things To Do

Sunday, April 3rd, 2005
Exploring Skyline Drive - Camping, Hiking, And Things To Do

Skyline Drive is a scenic 105 mile long roadway curving across the majestic Blue Ridge mountaintops through the Shenandoah National Forest in Virginia. Enjoy a slow and relaxing drive through the park, experiencing gorgeous views from the many picturesque overlooks along the way. There are plenty of opportunities to see wild animals and to enjoy the fragrant and beautiful flora that decorates the mountainsides.

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Selecting the Best Hiking Socks

Monday, September 20th, 2004
Selecting the Best Hiking Socks

The hiking boots are possibly the most important piece of equipment, but have you thought about any other footwear, like socks? Believe it or not, selecting the Best Hiking Socks for your needs might be just as vital as selecting the right hiking boot. Even if you have the perfect boot, selecting the incorrect sort of socks, could ruin your adventure. Before beginning a hike, you need to select a pair of socks that is precisely designed to protec (more…)

Your Next Hiking Adventure – List Of Things You Must Carry

Saturday, August 14th, 2004
Your Next Hiking Adventure - List Of Things You Must Carry

How would you like to go on a little outdoor adventure? Thousands of people around the world get a lot of fun having nature trips like hiking. In America alone, many individuals or groups go on hiking trips whenever they get the time and opportunity to do so.

You may or may not have gone on a hiking adventure before. And if this is going to be your first time to go out there and discover the fun and excitement that hiking gives, you (more…)

Tips of Making Up Your Camping Gear

Saturday, January 10th, 2004
Tips of Making Up Your Camping Gear

You are going camping! That is exciting. But with all of the things you need to bring, you are all confused and your idea of fun is slowly draining. How the hell are you going to start gathering up your camping gear. You personally need to ensure that you have all the basic camping gear in the right place before you start camping. Here are sure ways to help you round up your stuff to compose the best of your camping gear.

1) You may (more…)

Buying your Sleeping Bag for your Next Camping Trip

Friday, October 10th, 2003
Buying your Sleeping Bag for your Next Camping Trip

Buying sleeping bags can be a difficult task, with prices ranging from a few pounds to a few hundred. Ultimately you have to ask what you want to use it for. The sleepig bag is an important part of the kit. If you are hiking then you ideally want something that will pack tightly and is quite lightweight, such as a compact sleeping bag, alt (more…)