Backpacking Skills
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Navigating Without a Compass
Most people don’t know how to use a compass to navigate and while it’s a very useful skill to have,…
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Backpacking with Earplugs
Whenever I go backpacking, I always bring along earplugs. If I’m sleeping near someone who snores in a tent or…
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Best Mid-Layer Insulation Apparel
What is the best mid-layer insulation apparel for hikers and backpackers? It depends, of course, on where you hike and…
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Alcohol Stove Boil Time Videos: Theater of the Absurd?
What do alcohol stove boil time test videos done in peoples’ kitchens, basements, and backyards tell you about the real…
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Backpacking without a Stove
I am not a huge fan of backpacking without a stove, but whether you do it or not should be…
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What’s Your Hammock Insulation System?
Hammocks are a great alternative to camping on the ground in a tent. You don’t have to worry about finding flat…
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The Problem with Pyramid Shelters
The problem with many pyramid-style shelters (such as the MLD Duomid, the Solomid, and the Trailstar to name a few)…
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I Am Not Lost. I Am Bushwhacking
Bushwhacking is a form of off-trail hiking where you need to navigate through dense vegetation to locate your destination. Getting…
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Solo Car Camping Tips
I do a lot of solo camping before and after day hikes when I’m up in New Hampshire’s White Mountains…
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Backpacking Stove Safety
Backpacking stoves can greatly increase your comfort and safety on multi-day trips and in challenging weather conditions. There’s nothing like…
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Hiker Resupply and Mail Drops in the US and UK
Resupply and Mail Drops Mail drops are a common way for long distance hikers to resupply on a long hike.…
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Trail Blazing Conventions and Guidelines
The first question that most volunteer trail adopters ask is “When do I get to paint a blaze?” I know,…
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Packing the Unpackable: Backpack Loading Tips
One of my readers, a guy named Tim, is having problems getting all of his backpacking gear into his backpack.…
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Winter Backpacking Above-Treeline Gear List
Last weekend I went on a difficult 2 night backpacking trip that involved a 19 mile traverse of the Presidential…
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