Backpacking

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2009-10-19 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Secluded Camping:

Here is what you need to understand about any backpacking experience that's within a coupe of hours of a major metropolitan area (NYC or Philadelphia in your case). The population density in these areas

2009-10-18 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Secluded Camping:

I need some clarification on your question. When you say "tent camp", do you mean someplace that you would drive to and set up camp? Like a campground environment? Or do you mean someplace that you'd

2009-10-17 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - camping in Grand Canyon in octobe:

You're asking a person who lives in Oregon and sleeps in a tent pretty much year round, including snow camping. So yes, it's possible. In fact, it's fun and a good idea. The deal is to have a good

2009-10-15 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Boots with good traction:

I'm not sure that there are boots that offer great traction on ice. As for snow and other surfaces that offer a little "crunch" for traction I'd go with most any midweight hiking boot that fits comfortably

2009-10-14 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - SRP:

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