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Wilderness First Aid Kits

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: Feature Writer 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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