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  1. Life Gear Glow Stick- Light, Cheap and Long Lasting

    LightBackpacking.com &bull Yesterday

    I was at a local drugstore when I spotted this interesting light source, the Life Gear Glow Stick. It has multiple uses (every piece of ultralight backpacking must be multipurpose to minimize pack items and weight). It's a flashlight, whistle,… Full Story »


  2. A Novice Tramper in New Zealand - how to get on the trail safely!

    Our Hiking Blog: Bushwalking Stories from Australia &bull Feb 5, 2012

    For a complete beginner, going from a casual day hike to a well-planned multiday tramp, as they are called in New Zealand, can be a daunting task. In this article, we will help you make the jump with advice on the essential backpacking gear that you will need to acquire in order to be safe, self-sufficient and comfortable. We will then focus on organizing a walk in New Zealand: with its majestic scenery, first grade tracks and handy backcountry huts, this is perfect tramper country, from beginner right through to expert. As a tramper out on a multiday hike, your… Full Story »

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  3. Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

    Topix Hiking News &bull Feb 5, 2012

    The descent past ruins, terraces and sacrificial altars is the culmination of a four-day and three-night backpacking trip over three mountain passes and 26 miles. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms… Full Story »

  4. 100 Miles From Los Angeles, True Solitude on Santa Rosa Island

    New York Times Hiking News &bull Feb 3, 2012

    JUST 100 miles west of Los Angeles, I was living a wildlife lover's dream. A friend and I were cut off from civilization, unarmed save for cameras and canteens, standing on an idyllic beach where turquoise waves crash into fine white sand. We were all by ourselves, except for a few dozen elephant seals. A misstep might have gotten us mauled by these surprisingly speedy beasts (males can weigh up to 5,000 pounds). Especially frightening was a Jabba the Hut-size male, who twisted his monstrous frame with surprising agility, looked at us with bottomless black eyes and let loose a… Full Story »

  5. Pacific Quest Wilderness Therapy

    Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Feb 2, 2012

    Pacific Quest Wilderness Therapy is a program that bucks the trend of traditional therapeutic hiking programs. Putting down the old survival kits of the past, and learning skills on how to plant seeds and care for the future; Pacific Quest… Full Story »

  6. (M) Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters: Part 1, Introduction

    Backpacking Light &bull Jan 31, 2012

    This article introduces a new long term initiative at Backpacking Light: to analyze existing standards of design, manufacturing, and materials of ultralight shelters and relate these standards to observed performance in response to adverse environmental conditions. The use of construction… Full Story »

  7. Outdoor Retailer Recap- Winter Fire, fabric, Fido & fun

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 25, 2012

    Outdoor Retailer Recap- Winter Fire, fabric, Fido & fun Filed under: Gear Tagged: dogs backpacking, dogs hiking, firestarter, sled Full Story »


  8. Lightweight Backpacking: Sweat the Big Stuff

    Adirondack Almanack &bull Jan 25, 2012

    Become a part of the solution: Andrew Liveris (UPENN interview) and the Nature Conservancy hope to plant a billion trees in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. New York Apartments Looking for Budget Hotels in Manhattan New York or New York Apartments? Lets Book Hotel is a good resource for all your new york accommodation needs. Reducing the weight of one's backpack is essential for journeying into the depth of the Adirondack backcountry, where trails are nonexistent and obstacles plentiful. This is especially true as time passes and endurance of youth gives way to the slower plodding of middle age and… Full Story »

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  9. Catskills book touts lesser-known hikes

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 23, 2012

    Catskills book touts lesser-known hikes Filed under: Backpacking, Catskills, Hiking Tagged: adirondack mountain club, Alan Via, guidebook, The Catskill 67 Full Story »

  10. Great free hiking apps for iPhone/Android

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 22, 2012

    Great free hiking apps for iPhone/Android Filed under: Backpacking, Gear, Hiking Full Story »

  11. Designing a Philips "Backpacking GPS"

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 21, 2012

    Designing a Philips "Backpacking GPS" Filed under: Backpacking, Gear, Hiking Full Story »

  12. Backpacking Through Middle Age

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 20, 2012

    Backpacking Through Middle Age by Dan Crane Filed under: Backpacking Full Story »

  13. Gateway Lodge Partners w/ PA Wilds for Ecotourism

    Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Jan 13, 2012

    The Gateway Lodge, located in the Pennsylvania Wilds area, continues its commitment to promoting the region's myriad of outdoor activities with a new lineup of events in 2012. The lodge calendar includes a winter photo walk with local nature photographer… Full Story »


  14. Dan Crane: Backpacking Through Middle Age

    Adirondack Almanack &bull Jan 11, 2012

    Become a part of the solution: Andrew Liveris (UPENN interview) and the Nature Conservancy hope to plant a billion trees in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. New York Apartments Looking for Budget Hotels in Manhattan New York or New York Apartments? Lets Book Hotel is a good resource for all your new york accommodation needs. Facing middle-age is a traumatic prospect for many people, more so for those who enjoy exploring the Adirondack backcountry. During this period of life, the wear and tear of many decades begins to erode the physical abilities of youth. This physical erosion puts increasing demands… Full Story »

  15. Introducing the Hexa Pot

    The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 11, 2012

    On the surface this sounds like a great idea. The yet to be formerly launched Hexa Pot is a single-use outdoor cookware pot formed from an ultra-light, 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly paper material to be used for picnics, camping, backpacking,… Full Story »

  16. (M) Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter / Expedition Pack Review

    Backpacking Light &bull Jan 10, 2012

    Ultralight backpackers have developed an unquenchable fetish for packs that are measured in ounces, seemingly with no regard at all to what the pack has offered with respect to durability, comfort, or aesthetic design. Small manufacturers continue to feed this small market. The market… Full Story »

  17. Backpacking Light staff picks - favorite gear/cool thingy of 2011

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 6, 2012

    Backpacking Light staff picks - favorite gear/cool thingy of 2011 Filed under: Backpacking, Gear, Long-distance Hiking Full Story »

  18. One Year of Backpacking All Around the World In Just Five Minutes

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 5, 2012

    One Year of Backpacking All Around the World In Just Five Minutes A time lapse video of Kien Lam's year backpacking all around the world. 343 days, 17 countries over five continents reduced to just five minutes. Filed under: Backpacking… Full Story »

  19. (M) Sony NEX-7 Digital Camera Review

    Backpacking Light &bull Jan 3, 2012

    The subject of this review will be to discuss the merits, usability, performance, and suitability of the Sony NEX-7 for wilderness travel. Based on a comprehensive review of the state of the digital camera market today, we hypothesize that the… Full Story »

  20. Milwaukee hikers purchase snowshoes for first snowfall of 2012

    Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 1, 2012

    Purchasing snowshoes is similar to purchasing hiking shoes in that you need to know where you plan on snowshoeing, what other equipment you will be backpacking around during your adventure, how much you weigh, and the terrain you will be… Full Story »

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