Entries Tagged as 'Key posts and FAQ’s'

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

Backpacking Essentials – Emergency Light

Emergency backpacking light

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

Blog-Tagged: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Me

Five things about backpacking

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Tips for Safe Winter Camping

Safe Winter Camping Techniques and Tips

Sunday, December 17th, 2006

Mt. Hood Climber Found Dead – Elements Take the Best Prepared

Mt. Hood Climber Dies Despite Preparations

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

Mike Kretzler’s Lightweight Backpacking Base

Backpacking Gear List Series, focusing on ways to achieve the lightest possible pack.

Monday, December 4th, 2006

Backpack Series: Under 10 Pounds

Backpacking Gear List Series – Base Pack

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Going Lightweight Begins With the Base

Going Lightweight Begins With the Base Gear – backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

New Falcon Guide “Backpacking Tips”

Falcon Guide Backpacking Tips Offers Advice

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

What Does Lightweight Mean?

It’s All About Fuel I recently tested a new line of foods (Chef 5 Minute Meals) and had been intrigued by claims that each meal is only 9 ounces, requires no refrigeration and comes with a built-in oven (no heat source required), knife, spork (spoon-fork), napkin and salt and pepper. At 9 ounces, given all [...]

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Sleeping pads: The comfort factor

Let’s face it, most of us are accustomed to sleeping on thick mattresses. The shift to sleeping in the wilderness with minimal night-time amenities can be a shock to the system. Our home mattresses provide both comfort and insulation. The outdoor mattress serves a similar function, putting insulation and padding between you and the hard, [...]