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1). Inexpensive Backpacks - Find A Bargain By : Elaine Smith
Backpacks are available almost everywhere when the back to school shopping frenzy begins and you can find inexpensive backpacks in drugstores, supermarkets, discount stores and department stores. Sometimes you can even find them in craft stores, for decorating yourself. Sporting goods stores, luggage and leather stores also sell a lot of backpacks,...
2). Cheap Backpacks By : Steve Gillman
Cheap backpacks can be made, but I don't recommend it. Unless you are extremely skilled at sewing, it isn't likely to come out like you want. Also, even if you are an expert, it will probably take less of your time to pick up an extra day at work and buy a pack with the earnings.
On the other hand, if you have an old backpack frame, y...
3). Medicinal Plants Backpackers Should Know By : Steve Gillman
Why learn about medicinal plants? Certainly, backpackers shouldn't leave the first aid kit home, but it can be useful and interesting to know a few plant medicines too. Whether you are someday in a survival situation, or you just lost your first aid kit and have a terrible headache, wouldn't it be nice to find relief nearby?
You can. T...
4). Take A Hiking Vacation By : AlanLeStourgeon
If you are in the mood for a hiking vacation then you will probably want to consider the many trails in either the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee or Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
Of course there are many other parks and trails throughout the United States but these two destinations offer some of the most sc...
5). Joshua Tree – Hiking Ryan Mountain By : Nomad Rick
With the onset of winter, hikers in California turn to Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert. Hiking Ryan Mountain is good way to see an excellent summit view of the park.
Joshua Tree – Ryan Mountain
If you’re looking for the best view in Joshua Tree National Park, Ryan Mountain is the undisputed winner. Make it to the top and...
6). Water Parks Make A Great Summer Family Outing By : Gray Rollins
Quality family fun is what every parent looks for. And what better way to spend a relaxing day with your family then near the water. That’s why water parks make a great summer family outing.
Water parks have plenty of entertainment to offer including all kinds of water rides, arcades, outdoor games like miniature golf and go carts, and...
7). Best international beaches guide By : Mansi gupta
Vacationing at beach is like heaven or earth for all the aqua lovers and fans. The beach vacation is different from the rest where you the pleasure to get soaked in the sun and sand, experience the ups and downs with the tides and get carried away with the huge waves. To enjoy the water and water activities there are several beach destinations arou...
8). Why Range Finders are Perfect for the BackCountry By : The Outdoor Guy
Outdoor enthusiasts love to guess about all sorts of things. We guess how many stars are in the Milky Way, we guess how fast a deer runs or we might even guess about how long it will be until that big, dark cloud dumps rain us. But there are times when guessing in the backcountry just doesn’t get the job done. Specialty gear is available to help us...
9). Camping Tips To Help Make Your Camping Adventure Tons Of Fun By : Gray Rollins
The best camping tip you can get is to abide by the Boy Scout motto and “be prepared.” There are all sorts of things that can happen on a camping trip so expect the unexpected. Make lists of items that you should bring and pack all the essential equipment. Take into consideration the area where you will be, any rules for the camping site, weather c...
10). External Frame vs. Internal Frame Backpacks By : Forrest Treker
Long and frequent has been the debate amongst hikers and campers regarding the use of internal or external frame backpacks. Many old timers insist that external frame packs are the way to go, mainly due to years of utilizing externals, and reluctance (like all of us), to change. The younger generation tends to gravitate toward the trendy internal f...
11). Take a Vacation at a Dude Ranch By : DavidPierce
Taking a dude ranch vacation can be one of the best experiences you'll ever have. Just take a moment to imagine the best vacation you've ever been on. You'll experience cool mountain air, wide open plains, steady horses that can take you to freedom from your typical nine to five job, fishing for bigger prey than you've ever imagined, and some perfe...
12). What Were They Thinking - Adventure in a Colorado Wilderness with Three 12 Year Olds By : gordonh
I still can’t believe it. It’s been 40 or so years since that fateful summer. My buddies Steve and Larry and I were around 12 years of age when we were dropped off early in the day on a rainy, muddy little trail of a road off Highway 135 north of Gunnison, Colorado up toward Kebler Pass.
The mission: follow trails up Pass Creek throug...
13). Why you should buy an Air Mattress for Indoor and Outdoor Comfort By : Chris Warmwell
Air mattresses are not only perfect for overnight guests and for visiting friends and family,
they are also ideal for camping, weekends away, for vacation homes and some people even use them every day, in place of a regular air mattress.
In the last few years the variety and popularity of the air mattress bed has increase...
14). What is a desert By : Ryan Fyfe
A desert is a landscape region that receives very little precipitation. For a peice of land to be classified as a desert it must receive less than 250 mm of precipitation per year. Because of such a low level of precipitation deserts are known for supporting very little forms of life. With that said though, with a closer look deserts still have a w...
15). White Water Rafting – Preserve Your Experiences By : Nomad Rick
White water rafting is simply a blast and a great way to get away from the clutter of life. Alas, your rafting experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a white water rafting journal.
White Water Rafting Journals
Take a minute to give some consideration to your most recent rafting trip. What s...
16). African Safari Preparation By : Michael Russell
If you are planning on going on an African safari, the last thing you would want to do is spoil the trip right out of the chute by forgetting some essential things. Make yourself a list of things to do and check everything off as you go along. There are some important things to consider before you head to Africa.
You will want to wear ...
17). Buying Tips When You're Camping By : Gray Rollins
Whether you are an experienced camping enthusiast or you are starting off on your first camping experience, it is important to have the proper gear and equipment. Many of the supplies can be expensive and some items may be hard to find. To get the most for your money, though, there are several tricks you can employ.
Plan
Unless ...
18). How To Choose A Right Backpack? By : Mats Lundkvist
Undoubtedly, backpack is an essential gear for every outdoor event to carry your world along with you. Experts believe that when it comes to choosing a right backpack a good rule of thumb is, "Buy right and pack light." There is a large variety available in the market ranging from expensive to cheap, lightweight to ultra-lightweight and highly fash...
19). The Oregon Trail – Beginning in Arrow Rock, Missouri By : Nomad Rick
The Oregon Trail holds a unique place in the history of the United States. Thousands of pioneers used the trail to populate the middle and western parts of the country in the 19th century.
Oregon Trail
In the eighteen hundreds, the east coast of the United States had become overcrowded and expensive. For relief, people lo...
20). A Backpack With Wheels? By : Steve Gillman
I wouldn't have thought a backpack with wheels would actually work for backpacking, but when I saw the web site for the "Wheelpacker"(TM), I was impressed. You wear a frame that attaches you to a wheeled pack. It can even go over logs and rocks. It started me thinking about what other backpacking innovations are just waiting to be marketed. Here ar...
21). Fall Foliage Scenic Drives in New England - Six of the Best By : Cliff Calderwood
Fall foliage in New England provides a showcase for Mother Nature. Perhaps nowhere else in America, and maybe even the world, are the fall colors as stunning and spectacular as October in New England.
Fall foliage in New England really begins in August. The shortening daylight hours trigger the deciduous trees to begin the process of s...
22). Fall Foliage Scenic Drive in Maine By : Cliff Calderwood
Fall foliage scenic drives in Maine are varied and include coastal drives around Acadia National Park and the rocky coastline of upper Northern Maine to Baxter State park region, to some of the larger lakes in the state. Many of the scenic drives emphasize the rugged wilderness of thick forests and impressive mountain terrain of the Maine backcount...
23). Surprises at every turn - coastal treasures, rugged Northern Cascades - amazing Northwest By : gordonh
I couldn’t believe it. The big plan: stay in nice Bellingham, Washington motels, and alternate that with camping in the countryside slightly north of Bellingham. We were off to the coast to visit our little girl going to college in Bellingham, Washington at Western Washington University. We should have realized when we were getting camping reservat...
24). Take An African Safari By : Julee Mitchelsin
There are endless ways to vacation in today's world. Air travel makes it possible to get almost anywhere in the world in thirty hours or less. The local park or the state right next door are no longer our only reasonable vacation options. We can go on huge cruise ships and explore the beauty of the seas or we can vacation in a cabin tucked away in ...
25). Hummingbird Information- Helpful information about the popular hummingbird! By : Neisha Bjorklund
Your hummingbird feeders need to be cleaned, and the humming bird nectar needs to be changed every 3-4 days. If black spots are visible inside your hummingbird feeder, it can be a sign of mold and you will need to scrub it out with a stiff thistle brush. If you can't reach the spots with a brush, you can mix some sand and water together and shake t...
26). Taking A Motorcycle On Your Camping Trip By : Gray Rollins
Traveling across the country on a motorcycle can be exhilarating. You have a greater sense of your environment and immediate surroundings on a motorcycle and can have a sense of freedom when riding. It’s a wonderful way to explore the countryside. Camping with your motorcycle, though takes some planning and adjustments from other, more traditional ...
27). Everything You Need To Know About Canvas Tents By : Vincent Abrugar
Many camping enthusiasts enjoy the comfort of canvas tents while they are out in the wilderness. The only thing that is certain about nature is that nothing is certain. Canvas tents are durable and can withstand rain and wind much better than standard tents. They are generally well constructed using quality materials and are simple to set up. This ...
28). Mountain Climbing – Preserve Your Experiences By : Nomad Rick
Mountain climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your mountain climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a mountain climbing journal for your adventures.
Mountain Climbing Journals
Take a minute to give some consideration to your most recent mounta...
29). Bird Watching Presents – Christmas Gift Ideas By : Nomad Rick
Bird watchers are rabid about bird watching, and rightfully so. If you are looking for Christmas gift ideas for bird watching presents, here are a few keepers.
Bird Watching Presents
As with practically anything in our modern society, there are all kinds of gadgets and unique gifts that make great Christmas gift ideas for ...
30). Hammock Care- Cleaning and storing hammocks with spreader bars. By : Neisha Bjorklund
Don’t plan on machine washing these types of hammocks for they usually have non-removable spreader bars, which makes machine washing not possible.
If you plan on hand washing these particular hammocks simply lay the hammock on your driveway or deck, any hard surface that is free of debris. Using a bucket of water with mi...
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