Backpacker Articles

1). Ultralight Backpacking - How To Start By : Steve Gillman
Want to run up that ridge, just to see what's there? Want to easily carry your pack up those fourteener's, so you can go down by any route you choose? Want to feel good at the end of a twenty-mile day? It's time to liighten your load. Ultralight Backpacking - The First 3 Steps 1. Buy a light backpack. Mine weighs 14 ounces, and I've used it on week-long trips.
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2). Backpackers and the Trinity Alps By : Nomad Rick
Finding unique hiking spots is the goal of many a backpacker. Heading off to the Trinity Alps provides you with one such opportunity to explore the beauty of nature. Backpackers and the Trinity Alps Backpackers and California – two things that go great together. The Trinity Alps, located in the northwest portion of California, are a splendid range of mountains perfect for wilderness adventures.
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3). Solo Backpacking Safety Tips By : Steve Gillman
Solo backpacking means peace and quiet. No one to talk to means no words are put between you and the beauty around you. The miles just flow. It's entirely up to you to say when you eat or take a break. Want to jump in that alpine lake? It's your decision alone. It's a unique experience. A solo backpacker also is vulnerable. Twist your ankle, and there's nobody there to help you.
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4). Riding the trains in Italy By : Katy Hyslop
The first time I arrived in Italy by train it felt completely different to anywhere I’d travelled already. It was the summer of 2000 and I had been travelling for a nearly 2 weeks. I was more than relieved when the train pulled out of Nice on that bright August morning, what a misnomer, Nice was in my eyes not very nice at all. So when the train wound.
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5). Unique Backpacking Christmas Gift Ideas for Backpackers By : Nomad Rick
Christmas gift ideas can be hard to come by. If you’re buying for a backpacker, here are a few unique backpacking gift ideas. Okay, I’ll be the first one to admit publicly that buying gifts for the holidays can be a pain in derriere. When it comes right down to it, who knows if a gift will be a hit or a dud. If you’re shopping for a backpacking enthusiast, your task is going to be much easier.
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6). Finding the Right Laptop Backpack For You By : Trevor Kassulke
You have spent a lot of money on your laptop. You want to make sure you have the best way of carrying it with you.
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7). How To Have a Comfortable Sleep When Camping! By : Trevor Kassulke
The last thing you want to happen when you're 20 miles into the woods is to find your sleeping bag is not warm enough. You will be facing a very long and restless night which can ruin your spirits and sap your strength for the next day.
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9). Backpacking With a Bad Back By : Brian McGregor
Advice on how to continue your hobby of backpacking if you have a painful back.
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17). Special Gear Considerations for Winter Backpacking By : Brian McGregor
Getting the correct gear for winter backpacking is essential. This article takes you through the basic requirements.
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