Outside 'Gear of Year'

Outside 'Gear of Year'

Outdoor Gear Reviews | Gear Junkie

Twice a year, Outside magazine issues its “Gear of the Year” awards and a special edition buyer’s guide. Here is the 2011 winter GOY list. . .

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Backpacker’s Gear School: Fix 6 Common Boot Problems

Ever had a problem with your feet or boots during your hiking trip? See the video below, there are some cool tips about hiking boots there.

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Backpackers’s Gear School: Fix 6 Common Boot Problems

Hiking And Backpacking Gear for your comfortable hiking trips

These simple tricks can prevent typical trail maladies and keep your hike going. Learn more from Backpacker’s Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide, and at www.backpacker.com/video.

Lightweight Internal Frame Packs: a State of the Market Report

For those of you interested in ultra light backpacking, you may Find this article interesting;

"(M) Lightweight Internal Frame Packs: a State of the Market Report - Part 2: The Packs

Wise Women Go Light, Conclusion @ Backpacking Light

A rundown of all the packs tested in the 2010 Lightweight Internal Frame Pack SOTM.

by Roger Caffin | 2010-09-28

A Super-Ultra-Light (SUL) frameless pack is fine for a couple of days in the summer when you can be sure it will stay fine and warm, but for many walkers SUL remains a distant goal. For walkers going on longer trips, or going up in the mountains where the weather is more variable and requires more gear for safety, a slightly larger pack is needed. As the load increases, the limitations of a frameless pack become apparent, and greater comfort can be had with a framed pack"

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For the ever lasting challenge to make your backpack lighter, use the tips in the article below.

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Backpacking Gear with Multiple Uses

"Reducing the weight of your backpack can have a huge impact on how far and how comfortably you hike. To cut your packs weight try to select gear that can be used in a number of situations."

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Article: Survival Food – 56 food supplies from the store

If you are backpacking frequently, it can be a challenge to take along food items that you must have, but also taste good. I found  a great article with so much tips on food to take along when backpacking, you won't run out in a long time!

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Survival Food – 56 food supplies from the store
http://offgridsurvival.com/survivalfood/

With the help of suggestions that have come in from our readers,  we have compiled a list of the top food items that you can buy at the grocery store. The list contains foods with long shelf life, items that have multiple uses, and items that can be bartered.

what to wear backpacking

Just found a great video on what to wear when you go backpacking. Clothing is often overlooked but at least as important as having quality gear....

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What to wear backpacking

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Backpacker gear test demo

When you go out on the trail, you want to make sure you have the best gear to work with. It can make or break your day. Personally, i love gear reviews, especially the ones done by expert or experienced backpackers. Take a look at the video down below for such a great gear review.

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Backpacker Gear Test – Demo #1

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