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Car vs. Backpack Camping
Conventional vs. Minimalist Camping
Choosing a Backpacking Location
How to Get to Backpacking Trails
Hiking Trail Etiquette
Leave No Trace when Camping
Base Layer Clothing for Camping & Backpacking
Mid-Layer Clothing for Camping & Backpacking
Shell Layer Clothing for Camping & Backpacking
Sun Protective Clothing for Camping & Backpacking
Clothing Accessories for Camping & Backpacking
UPF or SPF?
Good Boots for Camping & Backpacking
Boots vs. Shoes for Camping & Backpacking
Trail Shoes vs. Trail Runners
Shoe Fitting for Camping & Backpacking
Measuring a Foot for Shoes & Boots
Good Socks for Camping & Backpacking
Insoles for Camping & Backpacking
Caring for Camping & Backpacking Clothing
Picking a Backpack for Hiking & Camping
Benefits of External Frame Backpacks
Benefits of Internal Frame Backpacks
Benefits of Ultra Light Backpacks
Fitting Your Pack for Camping & Backpacking
Measuring the Torso for Fitting a Backpack
Packing a Backpack for Hiking & Camping
How to Wear a Backpack
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Use biodegradable camp soap with no scent so that other animals aren't attracted. Learn about soap, health… More
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A good pair of boots can be essential for hikers or campers wanting to cross rough terrain. Check out the … More
Bug bites can be very annoying on camping trips. Learn about insect repellent, health and comfort on backp… More
Summary: There are many places to enjoy the outdoors and backpack along a trail; check out the backpacking tips in this free video on camping and hiking.
Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson's sporting goods store since 2004. He loves the outdoors, backpacking, canoeing, climbing, and any other activity that...read more
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"I'd like to talk about picking a location for your backpacking trip. It's up to the individual person on what kind of environment they like. The terrain: some people like mountains; some people like it flat. That's up to you, but when you do pick a location, you need to make sure that you not only look at the trail but also what's around the trail. If you're out there on the trail and you get hurt or need some assistance, you need to be able to find your way to civilization in a timely fashion. And knowing where the roads are along the trail or where the local towns are is really important. I had a friend, we were swimming in a slate canyon up in Maine, and she slipped, slammed her leg into a piece of rock, and it actually lodged in her shin. We had to actually bushwhack through, over to a road to get her some help."
eHow Article: Choosing a Backpacking Location
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