Camping, Hiking and Backpacking
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Women In The Wild – Hard-Earned Tips For Female Backpackers
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Whether you grew up climbing trees or playing princess, Melissa Gray wants you to know that the wilderness is an equalopportunity destination. As cofounder of the Wilderness Medicine Institute at NOLS, Gray has seen both genders at their rawest worst outside. And she’s tired of stereotypes that paint female adventurers as weaker and less ambitious. “The only difference I’ve seen,” she says, “is that hygiene is more complicated for women.” Here’s her advice on these and other issues.
Collect Water Anywhere
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
First dig a large hole in the ground, then spread your tarp over it. Push down the center of the tarp with your hands, and poke a small hole in the center. Place a bowl underneath the hole in the tarp to collect the water.
Strengthen Your Back Muscles For That Heavy Load – Hiking, Backpacking
Monday, July 14th, 2008
Here are 3 targeted exercises to strengthen your big-pack muscles.
According to physical therapist, hikers and backpackers put unusual physical demands when embarking on big hiking trips. Many backpackers underestimate the strain on their legs and backs of carrying 30-plus-pound loads.
Smooth Navigating – 5 Trail Tested Ways To Get More Out Of Your GPS
Friday, July 4th, 2008
Below are some wise wisdom from experience hikers, backpackers who have explored far and wide.
Will I Be On The Hook Financially If I Need A Mountain Rescue?
Friday, June 13th, 2008
If you get hurt while outdoors in a national park or reserve, you bet you will be responsible financially or any medical treatment or rescue that you will require. To the tune of up to $20,000 just for the rescue helicopter.
Wild Bear Dangers – Bear Safety in the Outdoors
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Bears are like Green Berets you admire them from afar, but don’t want to hang with them when they’re pissed. With 650,000 bears roaming North America, you’re almost guaranteed to encounter one while hiking sooner or later. Most likely it will be a black bear-this species is found in 42 states and is 50 times more common than the grizzly bears.
Sleep In The Woods
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
If you had a chance to camp in the trees or the meadow, choose to camp in the trees.
The reason is that the meadows are generally colder and more wet (dew) in the morning.
Also the meadows are more succeptible to damage if frequently used by campers, so to be a good environmentalist you should preserve the natural state of the meadows.
Make Sparks For Camp Fire
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
Bring steel wool and a 9-volt battery on your next camping trip. When you need to make a fire, just touch the steel wool to the end of the 9-volt battery and you will have spark to start your fire.
Purifying Backcountry Water
Friday, April 25th, 2008For quick thirst-quenching, use a water filter while you are hiking. When you are sitting at the campsite use chemical water treatments to get several liters without a lot of pumping from filtration pump devices.
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