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Backpacking and camping are both great ways to enjoy the outdoors while getting exercise, taking in simple pleasures and connecting with nature. Discover how to have the best backpacking or camping trip possible with tips on packing, first aid and setting up a tent in this free video series on hiking and the wilderness.
There are 13 videos in this series:
The best ways to defend against ticks when camping is to wear long pants or a pair of gators on the boots. Discover how to avoid ticks and check critical areas of the body when camping with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
Blisters can be avoided on hiking trips by wearing proper socks and regularly changing socks. Avoid blisters when hiking with tips on using tape and first aid from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
When packing a backpack, the heaviest stuff should be closest to the backpacker's center of gravity. Pack a backpack efficiently with tips on where to place specific items from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
When using a sleeping bag, stay warm by zipping it up all the way, laying on an insulated pad and wearing long underwear. Stay warm in a sleeping bag with tips on insulation and clothing choices from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
When camping, one of the most surefire ways to purify water is by boiling it. Purify water when camping with tips on using a water filter system or iodine tablets from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
When wearing a backpack, take a wide stance, bend the knees and keep the back straight. Wear a backpack properly comfortably and avoid injuries with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
When picking a backpack, there is a choice between external-frame backpacks and internal-frame backpacks. Pick a backpack with tips on choosing between comfort and ventilation from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
The type of hiking boots a backpacker should buy depends on what their needs are. Buy hiking boots for light hiking, rugged terrain or general purpose with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
Before lacing up a pair of hiking boots, a finger should fit behind the heel when the toes are all the way to the front. Break in a pair of hiking boots and use different lacing techniques with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
When buying sleeping bags, the most basic choice to make is between bags made of synthetic materials and bags made with down. Pick and buy a sleeping bag by keeping warmth and weather in mind with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
The first thing a backpacker needs for a day hike is a small, comfortable backpack. Pack a backpack for emergency and comfort when going on a day hike with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
When packing food for backpacking trips, decide how many meals are needed and what can be carried. Pick and buy food that will be nutritional and efficient for backpacking trips with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
Before going on a backpacking or camping trip, it's best to practice setting up a tent at home. Pitch a tent in a flat, comfortable area with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.
Backpacking and camping are two favorite outdoor activities. Whether someone is a recent college graduate who wants to find themselves by hiking across Europe with a good pair of 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 the shoulders brings people 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 backpacking skills to the test. In this free video series, a backpacking guide provides advice on backpacking and camping trips, including tips on staying comfortable, picking a backpack and sleeping arrangements. Discover how to avoid ticks and blistering, how to pack a backpack and how to pitch a tent. Go on a day-hike and enjoy the physical and psychological fruits of backpacking before setting up camp for a peaceful night under the stars.
Richard Fields Richard Fields has been actively backpacking for more than 40 years. He has led both inexperienced and experienced backpackers into wilderness locations around the world. Fields normally leads trips in the Sierra Nevada range in California. However, he has led trips to many other places like the coastal ranges and deserts of California, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, the Appalachian Trail, Hawaii, Bali, Vietnam, and the list goes on. Though he specializes in mild to warm weather trips, he has plenty of four season experience. Fields also works as a registered nurse, a job that allows him plenty of time to lead trips into the back country.dkdk
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