Sunday, February 11th, 2007
Backpacking Essentials – Emergency Light
Emergency backpacking light
Five things about backpacking
Mt. Hood Climber Dies Despite Preparations
Backpacking Gear List Series, focusing on ways to achieve the lightest possible pack.
Backpacking Gear List Series – Base Pack
Going Lightweight Begins With the Base Gear – backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent
Falcon Guide Backpacking Tips Offers Advice
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 [...]
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, [...]