Posts Tagged ‘backpacking’
Saturday, May 3rd, 2003
Do you need these hiking tips? You do if you ever get blisters or twisted ankles or knee pain. In fact, I stopped getting blisters at all over ten years ago. More on that in a moment. First, lets look at some basic preparation and precautions to take when planning a hike.
Hiking Tips – Preparation
If you haven’t done anything physical in a while, you really should try to get in shape before taking a long h (more…)
Tags: backpack, backpacking, camping, food, frame, gear, Hiking, weight
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Sunday, June 16th, 2002
When you equip your self with a good pair of hiking footwear, you are able to enjoy your outdoor trek far better without worrying about blisters and this assumes greater importance during winter which brings with it other issues. The chilly atmosphere has the potential to transform ordinary trekking paths into hazardous icy trails and that is something you need to be aware of when selecting your winter hiking footwear.
Some tips on how (more…)
Tags: backpacking, camping, cross, Hiking, snowshoeing, snowshoes, sports, winter
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Thursday, January 11th, 2001
Are you ready to get started with preparing for your next family camping outing? Are you a beginner who is new to camping? A camping trip with your friends and family can be one of the funnest and most exciting time you will ever have as well as being very stressful to plan at times. I have some thoughts that can lend a hand with planning your family camping adventure and making it one your family will never forget.
Camping requires ma w (more…)
Tags: backpacking, backpacks, camping, Hiking, outdoors, planning, survival, tents
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 1999
Taking a trip and have an interest in hiking? Whether you choose to hike for one or five days, you will be looking out for the best hiking park for the area you travel to, and the trails for hiking. There are many hiking trails that you can go on, but taking the time to choose the best is probably what you want to get the most enjoyment out of. By taking time out to examine many hiking trials in the area you are travelling to, you can then pic (more…)
Tags: backpacking, bear harbor, california, camp, camping, Hiking, jones beach, lostcoast
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998
Buying a camping stove can be a tricky business. You want to make sure you get the right one for you. If you are hiking you need to get something that is compact and will carry easily. A trangia might be a good idea if you need something small, or if you are only cooking for yourself. A Trangia cimbines the methanol burner with all of the equipm (more…)
Tags: backpacking, backpacks, camping, Hiking, outdoors, planning, survival, tents
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 1998
Walking Boots Advice by Walk and Ramble
About Walking Boots
Whatever your activity, whether it be walking, hiking, mountaineering, rambling or simply a stroll to the pub, having the correct walking boots is essential. The reason for this is to support and protect your feet and to help you feel as (more…)
Tags: backpacking, camping, equipment, gear, Hiking, trail, trekking, walking
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Thursday, April 3rd, 1997
When a person talks about taking a trip whether it be alone, with friends or a romantic partner, they will need a place to have a holiday and activities to pass the time with. What will they do then?
However, for some people, they may not have decided where to go or what to do for their next trip. One thing to do for your next trip is try a bit of camping and hiking.
When you talk about going camping, more than likely yo (more…)
Tags: backpacking, bark, birch, bushcraft, camping, Hiking, wilderness, woodlore
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