Backpacking Articles

1). Backpacking – Go Light On Your Budget & Luggage By : lizzie scott
Backpacking is one of the best ways to see the world, travel light and enjoy cheap travels.
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2). Teenagers and Holidays - Not Always an Easy Mix! By : Kathy Steinemann
Teenagers are adults-in-training. They crave independence, but they still require guidelines. Vacation planning can be a daunting task for any parent of adolescents. Make your job easier - involve your teenagers in the planning process. Arrange a family brainstorming session and decide on a holiday that everyone will enjoy. A vacation plan should take into consideration each teen's likes and dislikes.
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3). Mountain Hiking and How to Get There By : Chelsea Aubin
Many hikers who are bored of the normal marked trails, and discovered wilderness areas have come to a new adrenaline rush: mountain hiking. Hiking several hundred feet above sea level gives those with a taste for the extreme the rush they are looking for. If you are that kind of hiker, then mountain hiking is for you. But wait, before you start day dreaming about the top of the summit, you first need to know how to get there.
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4). 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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5). How To Find Cheap Outdoor Clothing By : Steve Gillman
Outdoor clothing needs to function to a higher standard than everyday clothes. This makes it more costly to manufacture, and so more expensive for you. What can you do to find those quality hiking and backpacking clothes for less? You can watch for sales. You will save money, but that "extremely expensive" waterproof/breathable coat may still only be marked down to "very expensive.
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6). Hammocks- Relax in a Hammock Bed, Chair, or Swing. By : Neisha Bjorklund
This article deals with the most common use of the word hammock. A hammock is a sling for sleeping or resting in. Particularly in the southern US, a hammock can also mean a piece of thickly wooded land, usually covered with bushes and vines. The hammock is a device used to sleep or rest in and consists of cloth or a network of twine or thin rope which is stretched between two firm points to create the perfect hammock.
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7). Hiking Boots: Step Into The Perfect Fit By : Daniel Lebarge
There are only two rules for buying hiking boots: good quality and good fit. But if it is that simple, why do so many hikers end up wearing poorly fitted boots? According to Backpacker magazine, seventy percent of hikers wear boots that don't fit right -- and they often don't even know it. Their boots leave them with blisters and sore feet, but they think that's just part of hiking.
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8). 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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9). Ya Mule! Backpacking in Siena, Italy By : Nomad Rick
Ah, the glamour of backpacking through Europe. Of course, the glamour comes with a price as I found in Siena, Italy. Siena Siena is located an hour or so outside of Florence, Italy. My handy dandy guidebook suggested it was a side trip that just had to be made. A medieval structure located behind protective walls on the top of a hill. The central area was generally closed off to cars and it was a taste of true Italy.
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10). How to do Florence in 48 hours By : Katy Hyslop
You have just arrived in the Renaissance capital of the art world with a couple of days to spare, so where do you go and what highlights can you see in such a short time? This is the guide for you to get the maximum out of a short stay in Florence. 14:00 Now is probably a good time to familiarise yourself with the central city, if it’s late summer it will be beginning to cool down and hopefully the crush of the tourist crowds will be starting to diminish.
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11). Medicinal Plants Backpackers Should Know By : Steve Gillman
Why learn about medicinal plants? Certainly, backpackers shouldn't leave the first aid kit home, but it can be useful and interesting to know a few plant medicines too. Whether you are someday in a survival situation, or you just lost your first aid kit and have a terrible headache, wouldn't it be nice to find relief nearby? You can. There are many effective medicinal plants.
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12). Can you Save Money by Staying in a Hostel? By : Kathy Steinemann
Yes! If you’re on a tight budget and want to try something different, consider a hostelling getaway. Nowadays many older adults are joining the ranks of students and backpackers who stay in hostels all over the world. There are some important details to consider, however. Although the quality and comfort varies widely from hostel to hostel, you can expect rather sparse accommodations compared to an inn or hotel.
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13). Backpacking in Yellowstone By : Hak Ty
With fresh air in the lungs and boots on your feet hike along... Beaver Ponds One of Yellowstone's shorter loop trails then wanders through both meadows and forest. Black bears and Wild Flowers usually dominate the flora and fauna of this part of the world. Fairy Falls 197-foot Fairy Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in Yellowstone, The longest and most scenic route starts at the Fountain Flat Drive barricade.
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14). Get the Best Campsite This Weekend By : Karin Manning
Copyright 2006 Karin Manning Imagine enjoying a beautiful peaceful sleep in your ten only to be woken up at 5am by a man on a power mower mowing the grass on the adjacent golf course. This actually happened to 200 campers at a campground in Washington, some of whom have claimed “It was our worse camping experience in the USA so far.” His response was, “this is the only time that there are no golfers around”! (Lucky for them, I’d say!) This proves one thing.
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15). The Best Backpacking Foods By : Steve Gillman
Maybe your favorite backpacking food is a freeze-dried turkey dinner. There really is no "best" backpacking food. There are reasons to bring certain foods, though. Here are ten foods, and the reasons you might want to consider them. 1. Nuts. This is one of the most calorie-packed foods you can take. That means less weight to carry. With lots of protein and other nutritonal benefits, nuts are one of the best backpacking foods.
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16). Devil's Peak Lookout By : trip reporter
I had another whim to go hiking this past weekend. It was one of those things where I thought, "well I probably won't go hiking Saturday because I have football practice Sunday," but then the weather was really nice… you know how it goes. I did some quick trail research in the only guide book I have, which was published in 1969. I should note that using a guidebook published nearly 40 years ago is not always a wise idea.
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17). Backpacking Food - What To Bring By : Steve Gillman
Weight is always a concern with backpacking food you'll be carrying everything on your back. Some will tell you to find your weight savings in other areas, and argue for the necessity of healthy, meaning heavy, food. My experience, however, tells me that we can enjoy lighter loads and worry less about healthy food on short trips. In the Sierra Nevada I ate more than 60 granola bars in five days with no ill effects.
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18). Hiking Gear: Packing Tips By : Kathryn Whittaker
More and more people today enjoy the simple, wholesome fun of hiking. Hiking is an affordable, yet healthy and emotionally rewarding way to spend a vacation or a long weekend – and you don’t need to visit a travel agent. Experienced hikers will always tell you that every detail matters when you pack hiking gear, especially tents and camping stoves.
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19). Survival Skills By : Steve Gillman
Survival skills just for backpacking? Why not? For ultralight backpackers like myself, skills replace gear, and therefore weight. If you spend any time in the wilderness, it also just feels good to know you can deal with whatever comes up. Survival means staying warm and dry, hydrated, uninjured, and finding your way out of the wilderness. Of course, eating is nice too, but not crucial if the situation is just for a few days.
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20). 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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21). How To Get Your Kids Along On Your Next Hike By : Mats Lundkvist
How to get your kids along on your next hike is really a challenging question to answer. No matter, whether you are an experienced hiker or just a beginner, perhaps this is the biggest dilemma a parent can face in their lifetime. Most of us think that it is almost impossible to go on hiking with kids, especially on long and risky trails. But you can get your kids on your hike by considering two things i.
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22). Moonlight Hiking By : Steve Gillman
I started moonlight hiking when I was a teenager prowling the streets and fields of Michigan. I later found that if I timed my backpacking trips to coincide with a full moon, I could hike every night. The two primary motivations for doing this are the adventure and mystery of night hiking, as well as the practical advantages that it has. Moonlight Hiking - A Unique Experience It's a great experience to hike away the hours of the night under a full moon.
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23). Advice For Backpackers Going To Europe By : Nomad Rick
Backpack in hand, you are ready to head to Europe for some fun and sun. Here is some advice for backpackers from someone who has done it multiple times and made the mistakes. Advice For Backpackers Going To Europe In my personal opinion, spending a few weeks or months backpacking in Europe should be a mandatory task for every person. Admittedly, it can’t really be called a task since you will love every minute of it.
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24). Tarp Shelters For Lightweight Backpackers By : Steve Gillman
Why use tarp shelters? The biggest reason ultralight backpackers use them is to reduce pack weight. The lightest tent you can find will be close to three pounds. Some of the newest ultralight tarps weigh just seven ounces. Weight isn't the only advantage of tarp shelters, though. They also give you room to move, and you can easily look around. You can quickly take them down when you're ready to go.
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25). The Cheapest Hiking Clothes By : Steve Gillman
Hiking clothes and backpacking clothes need to function to a higher standard than everyday clothes. That's why they're often more expensive. Shop all the sales you want, and you will save money, but that extremely expensive waterproof/breathable coat will only be marked down to "very expensive." Time for some more radical ways to find cheap hiking clothes.
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