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Are you planning a trip overseas and are considering backpacking?  Backpacking is a great way to see the world.  This would truly be a backpacking adventure.  If you have not been overseas before there are some important things to know.
We have prepared a concise list of the most important points to consider when traveling [...]

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My ultra-light backpack part 1

If you like to hike or trek over 20 miles in a day you will know how the weight of the gear you carry with you is a very significant factor. Most experienced backpackers will know that you can reduce your weight by concentrating on the three most important items: your [...]

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Ultralight to lightwieght backpacking gear part 1

Anyone who has ever hiked over 20 miles in a day while carrying a backpack will know that weight is a really significant factor. Experienced backpackers know that to reduce weight you need to concentrate on the three main items: the shelter, sleeping bag and the backpack itself.
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Backpacks are known by various names such as knapsack, rucksack, or pack. Backpacks are normally made of canvas and nylon. Heavier fabric is used for carrying heavier loads while ripstop fabric is used for lightweight packs. Backpacks are a popular means to carry your luggage when traveling. They are more comfortable to carry around. They [...]

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A backpack is actually a cloth sack except that it is carried over your shoulders. The backpack is used when the load that you have to carry in your hands are too heavy to be carried for a long time. There is the one shoulder strap backpack and the two shoulder strap backpack. The one [...]

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Backpacks have become a popular means of packing your luggage during short and long travel. The greatest attraction is the ease with which these can be carried by the traveler. At the same time, backpacks offer more freedom of movement to the backpacker. Often a frame called the pack frame is used to keep the [...]

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backpacking Mexico

Backpacking is a great activity that gets people out into the world to explore. You’ll be enjoying fresh air and Mother Nature while getting some exercise that feels more like fun than a workout. Planning getaways outdoors can be exciting too, and backpacking trips are something the whole family can get into. Here are [...]

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If you plan to backpack, always bear in mind that your tent is your home away from home. Whether you choose to be with your friends or family on a backpacking adventure, make sure you have bring along with you a reliable tent.
Free-standing, 3-season tents are well known for its ability to remain [...]

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Most major injuries can be avoided, but sometimes no matter how careful you are an injury will occur.  Even if it is minor it still needs attention.  Every backpacker should understand the basics of wilderness first aid.  If there is a major accident then help could be miles away, so having basic first aid knowledge [...]

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Backpacking Gear Backpacking gear is pricey and buying backpacking equipment requires careful research. There’s significant information about researching and purchasing backpacking equipment and outside gear. Tips to reduce backpack weight  to achieve lighter backpacks for your backpacking trip, and practical backcountry information and info from fellow backpackers. Backpacking equipment can be lightweight, ultra-lightweight, recycled and [...]

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