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CamelBak M.U.L.E. 100 OZ. Hydration Pack – A Survival Podcast Review
This is a quick review of the CamelBak M.U.L.E. 100 OZ. Hydration Pack often referred to as the camel back mule. If you are interested in buying this item online you can get it at Amazon at this link http://tinyurl.com/camel-bak-mule The positives Well built almost bullet proof in fact from a construction stand point. I [...]
Where can I find dog backpacks for hiking?
Q: I’m starting to begin training for a hike in May. I’m taking my Black Lab with me. She’s 65lbs, I’ve been trying to find a dog pack to fit her. I’ve read that the backpacks that Petsmart sell are of poor quailty. I need to know where I can find a pack for her [...]
Hiker First Aid Kit
A description of what I carry in my first aid kit. Duration : 0:6:29 Technorati Tags: backcountry, Backpacking, band aids, blisters, Camping, first aid, foot care, Hiking, trail
What is the safest and best way and least costly way to clean a down sleeping bag?
Should I use costly down sleeping bag soap or “Green” soap or regular laundry detergent ? I used to manage a high-end backpacking gear shop so I know the manufacturers’ recommendations. Plus I have owned and washed down bags for years. You can safely use either regular Woolite or Ivory Snow (the detergent, NOT [...]
Lyme Disease Awareness
Lyme Disease is a tick-borne illness that is acquired by getting bitten by a tick. Deer ticks are the most common carriers of the disease. As outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy being on the trail in the woods you must take precautions because that is where you will find the little critters and that’s where they [...]
Basic Camping First Aid
Nothing ruins your camping trip like a brush with poison ivy, a pesky bee sting or other minor injury. Unfortunately, there�s no way to guarantee you won�t encounter any of these inconveniences, but you can be prepared to deal with them. Read on for more advice on packing … Technorati Tags: Camping, first aid
TENTS & SLEEPING BAGS
Technorati Tags: backpacker tent, backpacking tents, Camping, camping gear, Hiking, hiking gear, marmot, tents
Hiking the AT in the Smokies?
My brother and I are planning on Hiking the smokies coming up in the near future. We would like to start on the far east side (Near Big Creak) and ending on the far west side (Near Fontana Dam) We would like to drop our car off at the beginning and take a bus back [...]
Winter Scenes
Winter scenes around Jasper, and hiking in the Rockies in August, yes August! Duration : 0:2:15 Technorati Tags: Backpacking, Camping, family, Hiking, jasperjack, traveling campers, Wilderness Trekkers, winter camping
Do host families exist for young adults wanting to explore Europe?
My husband and I are just wanting to explore Europe but would like to stay with a host family. We are really interested in Amsterdam and we are not students. Most of the stuff we found was for students only. We also looked into just backpacking but thought it would be a better expierence if [...]