http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/wilderness-backpacking-blog.html The Wilderness Backpacking Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the wilderness-backpacking.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us wilderness backpacking Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:21:03 GMT Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:21:03 GMT wilderness-backpacking.com http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/index.html Visit the online guide to safe and enjoyable wilderness backpacking. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:21:02 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-gear.html Learn how to choose the appropriate backpacking gear for a safe and enjoyable trip. . . Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:57:04 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/carry-my-stuff-for-me.html I know many of you long term hikers and back packers probably do this as well, but I thought I would still pass it on... Few years ago I desided it was Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:53:02 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-trips.html Backpacking trips are the most basic way to wilderness adventure and also an excellent opportunity to learn about the wilderness. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:19:06 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/wilderness-survival-tips.html Before you head into the backcountry some wilderness survival tips could be of value to you, read more . . . Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:02:58 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/how-to-read-a-map.html Knowing how to read a map and a compass is a required skill for all wilderness travelers. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:56:56 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/african-safari-clothes.html Recommendations for African safari clothes and clothing for hot, dry climates in general, read more . . . Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:12:15 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/best-backpacks.html The best backpacks are comfortable backpacks, read more . . . Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:21:10 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-sleeping-bag.html A comfortable backpacking sleeping bag will help you to get a good night's sleep to rest and recover after an active day in the wilderness. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:36:18 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-tent-review.html I hope this backpacking tent review can help you when choosing what tent to buy. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:35:03 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/lightweight-backpacking-tent.html Lightweight backpacking tent. To choose the best lightweight backpacking tent you carefully have to define your needs. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:59:26 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-tents.html Learn how to choose the best backpacking tents to suit your needs . . . Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:31:35 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-tent.html Select your backpacking tent with care, it's your portable home away from home, read more . . .. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:03:02 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/water-filter-bottle.html A portable water filter bottle is ideal for backpackers, hikers and wilderness travelers of all kinds. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:24:54 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/outdoor-clothing.html A general rule when choosing your outdoor clothing is to wear loose clothes in layers, read more. . . Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:32:16 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/lake-district-walks.html I have to say that walkers, backpackers and hikers never stop from amazing me as I get out walking on the Lakeland fells and mountains of the Lake District Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:29:35 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/average-walking-speed.html Average walking speed. Keeping track of the average walking speed is a good habit and of great navigation help. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:16:16 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-stoves.html How to choose lightweight backpacking stoves: . . . Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:39:39 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/loading-backpacks.html Loading backpacks correct is important, read more . . . Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:34:35 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/river-wading.html Stream and River wading safety tips, read more . . . Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:25:46 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/the-esbit-stove-rocks.html I use an Esbit stove. This stove is very cheap, and it is designed to use their fuel tablets, which work great and leave minimal soot/carbon build up. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:25:07 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/keeping-clean-in-the-wilderness.html People often forget that if they are going to be in an emergency situation or a bug-out scenario to include things to help you stay clean. You can get Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:00:42 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/gas-stoves.html How gas stoves work, read more . . . Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:23:37 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-clothing.html Pick your backpacking clothing with care, learn why. . . Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:43:19 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/best-sleeping-bag.html Be sure you have the best sleeping bag for your needs, read more . . . Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:33:41 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/second-hand-outdoor-stores.html With the economy just starting to show signs of recovery, it should by no means hamper you and your family from still taking advantage of the outdoors Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:16:45 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/not-bear-proof-backpacking-tent.html I feel that anyone serious about the outdoors should look at your form of shelter as the MOST important item you buy next to a sleeping bag and then your Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:39:39 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/to-down-or-not-to-down-.html My wife and I hike several weeks out of the year here in the Rocky Mts. of Colorado. The weather we have here is some of the most unpredictable systems Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:16:31 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/my-old-trusty-hexxamine-stove.html This little guy is the size of a pack of smokes when folded flat, uses a tablet the size of a box of matches and can grill a hamburger well done in a few Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:07:06 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/map-holder.html I was cleaning up my gear tonight and tossing out old medicine and refreshing and inspecting my stuff, when I happend to notice how much in size my many Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:00:06 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/paracord-bracelets-latest-thing-.html Hey Gang, thought I would drop in today and mention the newest thing I see popping up a lot in my area and online. Paracord Bracelets, these niffty little Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:53:32 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/solo-backpacking-tent.html The Eureka solo backpacking tent is a lightweight tent with aluminum frame, freestanding, well ventilated and enough room within its 8' by 3' floor space Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:06:59 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-gear-list.html This page provides my backpacking gear list that has worked well for me for three seasons backpacking trips. The gear I need for a two day backpacking Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:30:51 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/pocket-stove-math.html I built me one of those soda pop can stoves and I was amazed at its efficiency. The first time I used it, I filled it up with the whole 2oz of fuel it Sun, 16 May 2010 18:01:57 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/why-i-am-in-love-with-alcohol-stoves.html About a year or more ago I rediscovered my excitement for backpacking. I had loved the the lush pine forests, clear streams, abundant fish, and quiet Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:16:07 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-guide.html Make sure you have the basic wilderness skills to safely enjoy your trip. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:24:47 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/how-to-read-a-topo-map.html Make sure you know how to read a topo map before you head for the backcountry. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:38:13 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/altimeters.html Altimeters provides only one simple piece of information, the elevation. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:35:48 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/how-to-use-a-barometer.html Knowing how to use a barometer to predict actual weather changes can be useful on your backpacking trip. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:40:50 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/how-to-use-a-gps.html Knowing how to use a GPS receiver can be very helpful for you as a wilderness backpacker. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:59:24 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/portable-navigation-system.html Make sure you know how your portable navigation systems work so you can use it in an appropriate way. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:12:24 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/how-to-use-a-map-and-a-compass.html As a wilderness backpacker you need to know how to use a map and a compass to find your actually position. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:32:05 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/how-to-read-a-compass.html Knowing how to read a compass is essential for all wilderness backpackers. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:03:50 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/how-to-use-a-compass.html Knowing how to use a compass is essential for all wilderness backpackers. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:30:01 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/winter-backpacking.html When choosing your winter backpacking clothing, there are a couple of things to consider, read more . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:33:34 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-boots.html Pick your backpacking boots with care, make sure it fit properly, read more . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 14:05:07 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/weatherproof-outerwear.html Weatherproof outerwear is required for anyone backpacking in the wilderness, learn more . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 12:54:56 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacking-cooking.html Here are some guidelines you can use when choosing backpacking cooking equipment: Sat, 30 May 2009 09:39:48 GMT http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com/backpacks-review.html Before you read a backpacks review or choose your new backpack, there are a few things to consider. Wed, 27 May 2009 15:41:07 GMT