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Backpacking and camping are popular outdoor activities that take special skills and equipment; check out the backpacking gear and tips in this free video series with a hiking expert.
There are 28 videos in this series:
Camping with a car is different from camping with a backpack on foot; check out tips for backpacking in this free outdoors video.
Conventional camping and minimalist backpacking are two different experiences. Listen to this outdoorsman give you tips on backpacking in this free video.
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.
Shuttles and friends are two good ways to get to backpacking or hiking trails in your area. Check out the backpacking tips in this free video on camping and hiking.
There is a trail etiquette responsible backpackers, hikers, and campers follow to preserve nature and get along. Check out the backpacking tips in this free video on camping and hiking.
Camping without leaving a trace is good practice for minimizing your ecological footprint. Check out the backpacking tips in this free video on camping and hiking.
Avoiding cotton base layers is a good step to picking ideal clothing for backpacking or camping. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Clothing is key to safety and comfort when backpacking or spending time outdoors. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Weather can be unpredictable, shell layer clothing is important for hikers and campers. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Your clothing should provide protection from the sun when hiking and camping. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
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.
SPF measures the power of sunblock, whereas Ultraviolet light protection measures how clothing shades you physically from the sun. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
A good pair of boots can be essential for hikers or campers wanting to cross rough terrain. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Backpacking with boots or shoes is a big choice, and the terrain and climate must be considered. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Trail shoes and trail runners are different styles of shoes popular with hikers and campers. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Fitting your outdoor shoes for hiking or camping is key to comfortable activity. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Measuring your foot before buying new trail shoes or boots is a good idea. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Never underestimate good socks' role in comfortable camping. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Insoles can help support your feet during long hikes with a heavy backpack. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Good camping or hiking clothing should be cared for to ensure a long life. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Choosing the right backpack for a trip depends on the style and duration of the trip. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
External frame backpacks are less popular but still functional. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Internal frame backpacks have become the favored pack for hiking and trips. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
And ultra light pack offers low weight for those with a quick step and less gear. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Getting your new backpack fit for your hips and spine is important to hiking comfort. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking.
Backpacking and camping are two favorite outdoor activities. Whether you are the recent college graduate who wants to find yourself by hiking across Europe with a good pair of a shoes and a pack or a mother of three who wants to take the kids out for some fresh air on a day-hike, getting outdoors with a heavy pack on your shoulders brings you in touch with nature and primitive human culture. Camping usually entails tents and sleeping bags, but backpacking, too, can involve sleeping outdoors, depending on the journey. Trudging through forests and up mountain passes draws fresh air into the lungs and puts your backpacking skills to the test, pushing you to wonder if you brought the best gear and packed your backpack tight.
In this free video series outdoorsman Brant Bowers teaches you all about gear for backpacking and tips on being a safe and polite trekker. Brant covers the differences between camping on foot or with a vehicle, how to get to trails, and the differences between conventional and minimalist approaches to encountering the wild outdoors. Brant shows you kinds of shoes and boots for backpacking, which clothes work best in different weather, and what packs might be right for you. Brant also includes tips on trail etiquette and how to be eco-friendly and leave no trace when you backpack or camp.
Brant Bowers 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 gets him out experiencing life. Previously, he was involved in outdoor education including ropes and initiative courses and in adventure, environmental, and living history education.dkdk
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