6 articles on "backpacking"

Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds

Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds by: Steve Gillman Here's an ultralight backpacking list, an example of what I typically take on a weekend hike. We're all different in our needs and skills, though, so please don&apo...

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Lightweight Backpacking Techniques

Lightweight Backpacking Techniques by: Steve Gillman These lightweight backpacking tips and techniques are options or ideas, not recommendations. I tend towards the extreme side of ultralight backpacking, and if you don't know yourself or y...

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Why Ultralight Backpacking

Want Safer, More Comfortable Backpacking?Contrary to what many think, ultralight backpacking is not just about the freedom to hike more miles or to take your whole pack up the mountain with you. It is also about comfort and safety. Backpackers with h...

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Backpacking Food - What To Pack

Backpacking Food - What To Pack 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 hea...

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Backpacking Clothes - Make Your Own

Backpacking Clothes - Make Your Own by: Steve Gillman Okay, do you really want to make all your own backpacking clothes? More power to you, and good luck. After the first hundred tedious hours of sewing I started buying gear again. However, ther...

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Ultralight Backpacking

Ultralight Backpacking by: Steve Gillman Want Safer, More Comfortable Backpacking? Contrary to what many think, ultralight backpacking is not just about the freedom to hike more miles or to take your whole pack up the mountain with you. It is al...

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