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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
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Methods For Keeping Weight Down For Long-Distance Backpacking / Hiking
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Going backpacking or camping by shaving as much weight (ultralight) as possible off your backpack might sound quite hardcore, but veteran hikers and backpackers know that the lighter weight of not carrying so much stuff is worth it and easier once you get the knack of it.
Finger / Toe Nail Injury In The Outdoor Woods – What To Do
Friday, February 26th, 2010
If you somehow rip your toe or finger nail off partially when you are outdoors camping, or on a long hike what should you do? Should you leave it in place or rip it the rest of the nail off?
The Science Of Mountaineering – Documentary Video
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Mountaineering is no easy task and to tackle the mountain you first must be trained how to do it. In this documentary “The Science of Mountaineering” there will be lots of useful information to get you started, if mountaineering is something that you have always been interested in doing.
Buying And Maintenance Tips For Weekend Backpacks
Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Buying Tips
Cordura is the most durable pack fabric, but it is also the most heaviest and most water absorbent. Nylon is lighter, sheds snow and repel water better, but is less durable.
Time For A Rest While Hiking / Backpacking – Do The Sherpa Rest
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
The Sherpa Rest
You waste a lot of energy hoisting a heavy pack after every trailside rest break. Instead, try the “sherpa rest,” used by generations of Himalayan and Andean porters. When your shoulders are ready for a break, look for a log or flat-top boulder slightly higher than your waist.
Camping Tents Buying And Maintenance Tips
Saturday, April 25th, 2009
Buying Tips
- Clips rather than sleeves and fewer poles translate to a faster set-up.
- More poles and continuous sleeves add stability in stormy weather.
- Mesh limits condensation, but reduces warmth and weather protection
Keeping On Track When Running Outdoors Using GPS Technology
Friday, April 3rd, 2009
There was a time when you had to stick to a treadmill to accurately track your level of physical activity-how far you’d walked or run, how many calories you’d burned and how hard you’d worked. But these days there’s a wide range of equipment to help you get the right workout outdoors.
Preventing Annoying Nature Calls In The Middle Of The Night While Camping
Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Nothing is more annoying or colder than digging out of your warm cocoon to answer nature’s call. To prevent unwanted midnight forays, simply stick a high-carbohydrate, high fat bite size snack like a Snickers bar between your chattering teeth.
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