Camping Gear

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Good Camping Gear on a Budget

Whether you are planning an afternoon of hiking in a popular state park, or planning a week long backcountry trip, you’re going to need something to store and transport the gear you bring. You’re going to need a pack. Packs Packs come … Read more

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How to Choose the Right Backpack for Beginners

If you have yet to trek the wilderness with nothing but the contents of your backpack, you may dismiss backpacking as a simple and fun task. However, when you choose a destination and begin packing up your bag, all sorts of questions … Read more

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How to Choose and Use Trekking Poles

Trekking poles have become standard equipment for hikers, backpackers, trekkers, and snowshoers. The reason is simple; they enhance your balance and support. When shopping for trekking poles, you should consider price, weight, grip, and shock absorbsion and pole material. Here’s the way … Read more

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How to Choose Hiking Shoes and Boots

It’s best to go with the lightest hiking shoes for your trip! Hiking Shoes are best for day hikes. They are lightweight, flexible and low-cut. Hiking Boots are best for day hikes and week-end backpacking. Some flexibility and mid to high-cut for … Read more

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What to Look For When Buying a Camping Tent

Tents are one of the big three of basic camping gear: stoves, sleeping bag are the others. While just about everything else you can improvise, the big three are camping necessities. Now, before you think that you’ll just grab your sleeping bag … Read more

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Camp Cooking Tips, Camping Grill and Stoves

Special food is not necessary when camping. You don’t have to eat freeze dried meals or dine out of cans, nor even survive on grilled foods. Any recipe you use at home can be adapted to use when camping, although trying to … Read more

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Camping Tent Tips for Beginners

Tents are your home away from home and your personal castle in the campground. They come in many sizes, prices, shapes, and materials too. They provide a shaded, insect resistant, and hopefully waterproof refuge at the end of the day. Ground Cloth … Read more

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Different Backpack Types, Sleeping Bags and Camping Activities

Backpacks Backpacks are found in two basic types: internal frame and external frame. Internal Frame Backpacks Internal frame backpacks were originally designed for rock climbing and other types of hiking and climbing that required a narrower, more streamlined pack. Today, they are … Read more

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