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One of the best ways to have a better camping trip is to plan it better make a list and walk your self through the plan to mentally see all the equipment you will need from meals and clothing to hiking hunting or fishing stuff you want to have fun using.
Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6 Tent
Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6 Tent
Backpacking List - Ten Things To Learn
A Backpacking List - Ten Things To LearnSummary:
If you want a safer and more enjoyable trip into the wilderness, learn a few skills first. This backpacking list will get you started.
Have you ever had a backpacking trip that was a disaster - even though you brought everything you needed? Maybe you had matches, but couldn't get that fire going. You need more than good gear to assure a safe and enjoyable wilderness experience. You need to know how to do a few things, and the following list will get you started.
1. Learn fire making. Practice in your yard if you have to, but try to start that fire with one match. Try it the next time it's raining too.
2. Learn to pitch a tent. Do it wrong and the rain will come in, or the the wind will tear the seams. Tents should be pitched tight, and you should be able to set your tent up in a few minutes.
3. Learn how to stay warm. Practice camping in the yard, to see how blocking the wind, wearing a hat, and eating fatty foods before sleeping can keep you warmer.
4. Learn to cook over a fire. It's not as easy as it seems. Block the wind, cover the pan, keep the fire small and concentrated. Practice, and time yourself. Faster is better in a jam, and it's always possible your stove will break.
5. Learn about edible plants. Knowing how to identify cattails and three or four wild edible berries can make a trip more enjoyable, especially if you ever lose your food to a bear.
6. Learn how to walk. Learning how to pace yourself and how to move comfortably over rocky terrain means you'll be less tired, and less likely to twist an ankle.
7. Learn about animals. Can you tell if a bear is "bluff charging" or stalking you? If it's the latter, playing dead will make you a bear's supper. Hint: lots of noise usually means he just wants to frighten you, but you need to read up on this one.
8. Learn to watch the sky. Is that a lightning storm coming or not? It might be useful to know when you're on that ridge. Learn the basics of predicting weather, and you'll be a lot safer.
9. Learn basic first aid. Can you recognize the symptoms of hypothermia? Do you know how to properly treat blisters? Good things to know.
10. Learn navigation. Maps don't help if you don't know how to use them. The same is true for compasses
You don't need to be an expert in wilderness survival to enjoy a safe hiking trip. It can help to know a little more though. Use the backpacking skills list above, and learn something new.
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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your BackCountry Gear
Time out of doors is a precious commodity to the outdoor enthusiast - but are we getting the most out of this time. One way to ensure
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Time out of doors is a precious commodity to the outdoor enthusiast - but are we getting the most out of this time. One way to ensure maximum back country enjoyment is to get the most possible value from the gear you acquire and use. Here are 5 ways to get the most out of your back country gear - and your back country experience.
- Purchase the best gear you can possibly afford. If you are going to spend a year planning your next excursion on the continental divide, spend three months getting into great shape, take three weeks vacation when it's time for the hike, purchase an airline ticket, and so on - then why are you using the cheapest backpack you can find? A good backpack will make all the difference in the world. This applies to all of your back country gear. Whether its your GPS unit, sleeping bag, rain gear or dual-fuel portable camp stove, be sure to carry good equipment in order to get the most value for your money. Don't buy cheap!
- Learn how to use all of your gear correctly and practice using it. When you are completely lost, it's not the time to learn how to navigate with a compass and map. When you and your firewood are wet, it's not the time to learn how to start a fire with the flare you've been carrying for 5 years in your pack. Take time to learn all of the features of your gear. You might be surprised to learn just how useful your GPS really is when you understand how to use the backtrack feature. You'll be mighty thankful when you learn the proper weight distribution for your backpack. Take time to learn - practice around your home before you venture into the back country.
- Keep your gear with you and use it as much as possible. Your back country gear isn't just for the bush. It has unlimited uses in everyday life. Never go on a road trip without your pack. You'll almost always find an opportunity to use your binoculars or GPS unit. If you don't have your gear with you, you'll need it - never fails.
- Take great care of your gear. Hopefully you've learned this from your parents and not necessarily from experience. Your gear will only take good care of you if you take good care of it. Conversely, your gear will let you down if you don't take good care of it. That's a bad situation to be in. Inspect everything before you embark on your adventure. Clean and properly store all of your gear upon your return. Have you check your gear's straps, fuel, waterproofing, batteries and overall condition lately? Taking good care of your gear is an important part of enjoying your hiking trip.
- When you're done with it, donate it - and some of your time - to a local scout troop. They are always looking for assistance from outdoor enthusiasts. You'll feel great getting this last piece of benefit out of your old trusty gear!
Optimize your time in the back country. The easiest way ensure maximum outdoor enjoyment is to get the most possible value from your gear. Let these 5 ways guide you in getting the most out of your camping gear - and your hiking experience.
Use this information and you'll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!
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