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Jan
| Small, Large and Extra-Large light weight high quality Stuff Sacks made for sleeping bags and Therm-a-Rests on the cheap. |  REI Small Tuff Stuff Sack – 7 x 15 Reduced to: $3.93 |
continue reading "Camping And Backpacking Stuff Sacks Sale And Discount"
17
Jan
South Carolina takes the hit in this Redneck Camping Guide Video.
12
Apr
Most tents don’t smell very fresh when you first pull it out of the bag. If you pull your tent out and it smells like puke them you have a real problem.
continue reading "How To Stop Tent Mold And Smell"
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Feb
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The average trail-running shoes are either racers or trainers. My lightweight SpeedCross 2 succeeds at being both: Large shock-absorbing rubber outsole lugs make up for the thin midsole cushioning. With the shoe’s soft-flexing and a low-to-the-ground profile, it clings to all types of terrain. |
continue reading "Salomon Speedcross 2 My Favorite Trail-Running Shoes"
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Feb
| Do you leave your sleeping bag in that tight little stuffsack that came with your bag? If you do you are slowly damaging you last line of defense between you and the cold. |  |
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Feb
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If you are like most people you forgot something on your last camping trip. This might put an end to it. |
11
Feb
| Need backpacking or hiking equipment? Here is a list of the best, biggest, and most trusted sites on the Web for buying outdoor gear. There are many places on the Web to spend your money, but we think these 8 sites are the best sites for buying outdoor equipment from. Our conclusion is based upon our examination of each site’s selection of items, offering of gear buying advice and tips, and history as an online or retail store. |  |
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10
Feb
| Sleeping pads are your best defense against the cold and moisture coming up off the ground. They will go a long way to help keep you warm and comfortable on your next hiking, camping, or backpacking trip. The information given here will help you pick a sleeping pad that right for you. |  |
continue reading "What Is The Best Type Of Camping Sleeping Pad"
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Feb
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The Marmot Sawtooth is one of the highest rated 3 season sleeping bags you will find. The 15 degree bag keeps you a little warmer than your average 3 season bag. |
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Feb
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Your tent can be subject to a lot of abuse. Climbing in and out of your tent with dirty clothes, boots and all of your gear can cause a build up in the teeth of your tents zippers. Here is a few things to do to keep those zippers stick free. |
24
Aug
My friend Jason and his son Tim have been going on backpacking trips together since the boy was 8 years old. Living in Colorado makes it easy to try new places to backpack without leaving the state. Their latest trip to Mesa Verda National Park was one they will never forget.
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continue reading "Never Poop In A Tree Stump Without Looking First."
3
Jul
A group of 3 of my friends and I went on a < !– google_ad_section_start –>camping and mountain biking trip to West Virginia. On the trip up from South Carolina, Jake kept going on about how great his new camping equipment was. He had invested over $800 in a new sleeping bag and tent. It was getting so bad with his bragging that it had become a joke to ask his about some of the great features that made his new purchase worth it.
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Jun
A bandana can be one of the most useful items in your hiking and backpacking arsenal. On your next trip bring along 2 bandanas and experiment with them to see just how useful they can be.
Here are 10 good reasons to bring at least one bandana along on your next hike.
continue reading "10 Reasons To Bring Along A Bandana While Hiking Or Backpacking"
