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		<title>Free Ultralight Backpacking Stuff &#8211; A Great Little Video</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2010/07/10/free-ultralight-backpacking-stuff-a-great-little-video/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:16:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jason Klass shares his video tips for finding lots of free stuff that will cut ounces off your ultralight backpacking load and -- the best part -- it's all free. <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2010/07/10/free-ultralight-backpacking-stuff-a-great-little-video/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Walk in the Near Woods</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2009/06/22/a-walk-in-the-near-woods/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I happen to live in a rural area of Northern California where a 10-minute drive and 20-minute walk will take me to a 40-foot waterfall among redwoods and ferns. This setting is as beautiful as you will find in the &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2009/06/22/a-walk-in-the-near-woods/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Sacrifice Comfort to Get Ultralight</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2009/06/18/dont-sacrifice-comfort-to-get-ultralight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the latest issue of Backpacker Magazine are 33 tips for lightening your load. One I have pointed out before, but it is worth mentioning again: don&#8217;t leave behind items that can make your trip comfortable and/or satisfying. Example: I &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2009/06/18/dont-sacrifice-comfort-to-get-ultralight/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hiker Hell: A Blogspot Worth Reading</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/07/16/hiker-hell-a-blogspot-worth-reading/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I got a comment on my recent liquid bandaid post from the author of HikerHell.blogspot.com and went to his site to investigate. His site talks about mishaps and deaths involving hikers and backpackers with the idea of helping others avoid &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/07/16/hiker-hell-a-blogspot-worth-reading/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>First Aid: New Skin Liquid Bandage</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/07/07/first-aid-new-skin-liquid-bandage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A must in every ultralight backpack is some form of first aid. I usually take duct tape (you can use to make a liquid in a 1.5 ounce and 2 3/4 inch high bottle (heavy compared with Bandaids) that you &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/07/07/first-aid-new-skin-liquid-bandage/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Field Test: SteriPEN Adventurer</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/06/22/field-test-steripen-adventurer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few months back I wrote a review of Hydro Photo, Inc&#8217;s new SteriPEN Adventurer water purification system &#8212; innovative ultralight backpacking technology that uses ultraviolet light to give you a liter of virus and cryptosporium-free water with a single &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/06/22/field-test-steripen-adventurer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>An Ultralight Backpack Doesn&#8217;t Need to be a Marathon</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/05/12/an-ultralight-backpack-doesnt-need-to-be-a-marathon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 04:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The basic goal of ultralight backpacking is to go light, fast and far in total comfort with the least amount of effort &#8230; be one with the pack &#8230; Maximize your enjoyment and reduce the possibility of injury. Ray Jardine, &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/05/12/an-ultralight-backpack-doesnt-need-to-be-a-marathon/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s a Croc &#8211; Ultralight Water Shoes An &#8220;Optional&#8221; Essential</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/04/30/its-a-croc-ultralight-water-shoes-an-optional-essential/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 03:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pulling off your hiking shoes or boots to cross water is literally a pain. A pain in foot and toes. One solution: Crocs Beach Clog Sandals. I jettisoned my heavy boots years ago, in favor of waterproof tennis shoes. But &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/04/30/its-a-croc-ultralight-water-shoes-an-optional-essential/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Manchester State Beach To Close on the Rugged North Coast</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/01/22/manchester-state-beach-to-close-on-the-rugged-north-coast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wind swept dunes separate Manchester State Beach on California&#8217;s North Coast from one of the longest and most beautiful beaches anywhere. Now, it is slated to close under California&#8217;s pitiful budget cutting proposal. I&#8217;ve been told that California State Parks &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/01/22/manchester-state-beach-to-close-on-the-rugged-north-coast/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas Gift Ideas for Ultralight Backpacking, Hiking, Camping</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2007/12/04/christmas-gift-ideas-for-ultralight-backpackers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year my wife, Gerry, wants to know what I want for Christmas. When it comes to ultralight backpacking gear, I have no real needs, but lots of wants. Here are some ideas for you. Some are stocking stuffers, others &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2007/12/04/christmas-gift-ideas-for-ultralight-backpackers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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