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A hiking backpack should fit according to the size of the pack and the size of the person, as each strap should fit snugly across the appropriate parts of the body. Find a pack that straps across the hips, chest and shoulders with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
Cleaning a tent is best done when it is set up and open by shaking it out, wiping it down with soapy water and hosing it off completely. Allow the open tent to dry thoroughly before packing it again with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
To prevent forest fires, completely extinguish any cigarette butts, avoid shooting fireworks in the woods, park cars away from dry brush, surround a campfire with large rocks and completely extinguish a campfire by soaking the ground with water. Avoid the start and spread of forest fires while camping with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
Homemade fire starters for a campfire can be cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly, which can be stored in film canisters, or scraps of old pack straps soaked in wax, which can be stored simply in plastic bags. Always carry a few extra fire starters when in the wilderness with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
Choosing backpacking supplies is dependent upon the frequency of hikes, the terrain and climate, and budget. Find great backpacking supplies online, at outlet stores or from friends with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
Adjusting a hiking backpack is important for the proper fit and distribution of the weight. Learn how to properly fit a pack to avoid discomfort and back injury with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
Cooking breakfast while camping can be done by boiling water over a campfire, pouring it over oatmeal and pouring some over coffee grounds through a filter. Heat up a nutritious breakfast, complete with coffee, while on the trail with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
Foods that are ideal for backpacking are hearty breads, peanut butter, instant oatmeal, packaged tuna, dry soup mixes, rice, pasta and beans. Pack light-weight, easy-to-prepare food on the trail with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
When choosing a tent for backpacking, consider the possible weather conditions, the climate, how many people it sleeps and the weight of it. Find the lightest-weight tent suitable for your needs with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
While camping, food safety precautions include using antibacterial gels on the hands frequently, purifying all water, by boiling, filtering or chlorinating it, and tying up food and garbage 15 feet in a tree overnight. Find out the importance of proper food handling while in the wilderness with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
Backpacking with kids can be a great family adventure, but it requires carrying more gear, walking at a slower pace and taking shorter hikes. Find out how to plan a successful family-friendly camping trip with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.
Nicole Pyke Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips. She has also worked as "guide team leader" training guides in cooking, rope skills, packing technique, backpack adjustment and trail content. Pyke has experience backpacking in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. She has also climbed peaks and done multi-day adventures on Mt. Kilamanjaro, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. Pyke is a certified teacher for the Wilderness Medicine Institute.dkdk
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