Hiking and Backpacking Tips
You don't have to be a wilderness survival expert to go off tramping in the woods, but a person needs to have a sound grounding in the basics of the
outdoors.
It's the hiker's or backpacker's responsibility to obtain the necessary knowledge, preparation and equipment to ensure a safe hike. Joining a group or club can be a great way to get some of the knowledge and training. Also, the following articles cover some of the basics:
L.L. Bean has plenty of tips for making your hike great.
How
to Pack Your Backpack
from GORP.
Painless
Packing
from GORP.
Backpacking Light offers
feature articles, editorials, in-depth how-to articles, and comprehensive
reviews of lightweight equipment.
Tent
Insurance
care tips from GORP.
Taut
Tents and Tight Tarps
from GORP.
Learn
to Layer
from GORP.
What
Equipment to Bring Along
L.L.
Bean
has some advice on what gear you need, what to bring with you and what
to leave at home when day hiking and backpacking.
The
Ten Essentials
you must bring with you from GORP.
Ten
Luxury Items
you could bring with you from GORP.
Bring a Picnic Basket backpack on your next outdoor experience. We feature many different styles, as well as a wide variety of unique designs.
Outdoor
Tips
Altrec.com
and REI also offer plenty of helpful outdoor tips
concerning hiking, backpacking, camping and equipment selection.
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