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Whether you're new to the activity or a seasoned pro, you always want to make sure you're well prepared for your upcoming backpacking trip. This guide features tips on selecting equipment and packing for different scenarios.
Backpacking equipment is used in any area in which hiking or trekking to a campsite or destination is reached by foot. The backpack and equipment are used as a tool to be Read More
Try on a hiking backpack with weights when buying a backpack that fits. Discover how to pick the perfect backpack for hiking with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Read More
Hats, gloves, and other accessories might be needed for hikers who want to be prepared. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking. Read More
Pack pots inside of other pots when backpacking. Learn about stoves and backpacking cooking sets on backpacking trips in this free camping video from a hiking expert. Read More
Picking the right hiking gear is obviously an important decision. Having bad gear can ruin an outing just as easily as high-quality gear can make it a memorable trip. Read More
Put a waterproof pack cover over a backpack at night. Learn how to keep backpacks dry and what rain gear to bring on backpacking trips in this free camping video. Read More
Packing for a backpacking or camping trip is a skill, nay, an art! Check out the backpacking tips in this free video on camping and hiking. Read More
Ever since the days of Lewis and Clarke, hiking in the mountains has been a favorite national pasttime. But the woods can be a downer if you've forgotten to pack key items. Read More
Most experienced hikers will suggest that first-timers lay out all the items they wish to pack and then put half of them in their backpack. A packing list comprised of all Read More
Learn how to pack for a multi-day hike, including how to maximize your backpack space and what to bring along with you, in this free hiking video series. Read More
For day hikes and other adventures, a solid snack plan is a must to keep your energy and enthusiasm up during the whole trip. Here are some travel-friendly ideas for your Read More
Backpacking tents come in all different styles and sizes. Pick a backpacking tent for a hiking or camping trip with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Read More
Satellite phones and walkie talkies are two ways to communicate when you go camping. Learn how to select communications equipment for camping in this free outdoors video. Read More
Preparing a first aid kit for hiking is a balancing act. You need to carry enough medical supplies to treat situations from minor scrapes, bug bites and blisters to more Read More
Learn how to use a hiking survival kit in this free wilderness survival video. Read More
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