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Fall Gear Sales with Online Retailers
This fall there are plenty of discounted outdoor clothing and eqiupment to be found at online retailers. more...
Find bargains on camping, hiking, and other outdoor gear at nationally-known stores, and also the local gear shop. more...
Lightweight Water Purification Ideas
There are several products on the market that allow hikers to have clean water without carrying a lot of weight. more...
Different Water Purification Techniques
Knowing how to purify water from a variety of techniques can help backcountry travelers obtain safe drinking water. more...
Hikers need to drink water to stay hydrated while on the trail. Having the right gear and knowing how to get purified water can help. more...
Spring, 2009 Outdoor Gear Sales
Save money on outdoor gear this month at spring sales events. more...
Backpacking and Camping Tent Designs
Knowing what the different features and designs of tents are can help hikers pick the right one. more...
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By: Patricia Poulin
Outdoor enthusiasts traveling back country or within the local parks should always be prepared with a personalized wilderness first aid kit for unexpected mishaps. more...
Outdoor Vacations 101 - Selecting a Camping Tent
By: Kalyani Candade
Camping tents come in a bewildering variety, and making a quick choice before an impromptu outdoor adventure holiday is tricky. Some tips on which tent is right for what more...
Outdoor Vacations 101: Hiking and Trekking Shoes
By: Kalyani Candade
Wearing the right footwear for a hiking vacation, trekking expedition or backpacking camp is critical to safety, and depends on several factors. Some tips. more...
Outdoor Vacations 101 - Using an Expedition Pack
By: Kalyani Candade
Packing an expedition backpack is a fine art of balancing weight according to kind of terrain. Here's how veteran outdoorsmen would pack for an outdoor adventure holiday. more...
Outdoor Vacations 101: Backpacking Camp Holidays
By: Kalyani Candade
What to carry on a camping holiday depends on whether it's a backpacking camping vacation or a vehicle-based camp holiday. Some tips on gear for a backpacking vacation. more...
Keeping Warm in a Backpacking Sleeping Bag
By:
Bruce Iliff
A general rule in outdoor hiking is that the heavier a backpacking sleeping bag the warmer the hiker. The choice of less weight over warmth can be overcome in other ways. more...
Fall Camping and Backpacking in Michigan
By: Lawrence DiVizio
Hiking and backpacking in the fall offers a view of the trails that can only be found in this cooler, less crowded time of year. more...
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