Outdoor Gear » Hiking http://www.hikingbackpack.org Hiking Backpack, Dome Tents, Sleeping Bags Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:20:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 No charges filed in Denali grizzly bear shooting http://www.hikingbackpack.org/no-charges-filed-in-denali-grizzly-bear-shooting/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/no-charges-filed-in-denali-grizzly-bear-shooting/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:04:37 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/no-charges-filed-in-denali-grizzly-bear-shooting/ No charges filed in Denali grizzly bear shooting is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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FAIRBANKS — The National Park Service will not pursue charges against a hiker who shot and killed a grizzly bear while hiking in Denali National Park and Preserve two months ago. The man, from Nor…

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Hiking Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu requires going without things we take for granted, including good coffee, alcohol and showers. This is a must-do, “Bucket List” vacation, delivering Stairmaster torture in return for breathtaking mountain vistas and a close encounter with mysterious ancient ruins.

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]]> Camping is a very enjoyable activity. It’s relaxing, you get to reconnect with nature, and you get to escape all the stresses of your work and home life. There’s really nothing else like it. However, there’s another activity just as enjoyable as camping and that’s hiking. If you put both of these activities together, you’ll have one great time. Before you go, you’ll need to make a list of all the camping and hiking equipment you think you’ll need. Remember, when you go camping and hiking, you’ll be carrying all of this equipment on your back. That means you need to choose very wisely as far as what you’re going to bring. If you bring too much, you’ll quickly tire out and you won’t want to continue your hiking journey.

Your List

Comprise your list of all the camping and hiking equipment you’ll need for your trip. You’ll need a good set of hiking boots or shoes. They should be able to get you over rough terrain while also being comfortable enough to wear for a long time. You’ll also want to pack a few pairs of socks as blisters can quickly ruin your time. You might also want to pack some snack foods to keep your energy up and a canteen or some water bottles that you can carry with you to keep yourself hydrated. You will want a tent, a sleeping bag, some cooking materials and some eating utensils. There are many other things you can buy, such as portable grills and such, but these won’t make very good camping and hiking equipment ideas because you’ll have to carry all those things around with you and they can get very heavy very quickly.

Discounts

If you don’t have a lot of money, you can always try to find camping and hiking equipment for cheaper than you normally would. You can try to find them online where you can often get overstock items for cheaper, or you can try online auction sites where you can bid for your camping and hiking equipment. You can also try to ask your friends and family if they have any old equipment you can maybe buy or that they’ll lend you so that you can have everything you need for your trip.

Remember that you should only bring with you what you’re going to need and use. So make a list and stick to that list, no matter how tempted you are to buy the latest camping and hiking equipment. If you can’t carry it, you shouldn’t bring it. It’s as simple as that.

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]]> http://www.hikingbackpack.org/stocking-up-on-your-camping-gear-and-equipment-for-hiking/feed/ 0 ECB to hold rates steady well into next year: survey http://www.hikingbackpack.org/ecb-to-hold-rates-steady-well-into-next-year-survey/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/ecb-to-hold-rates-steady-well-into-next-year-survey/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:19:54 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/ecb-to-hold-rates-steady-well-into-next-year-survey/ ECB to hold rates steady well into next year: survey is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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The European Central Bank will likely wait until late 2011 before hiking interest rates, according to a Reuters poll of over 70 economists who stayed cautious in July despite some encouraging economic data.

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]]> http://www.hikingbackpack.org/ecb-to-hold-rates-steady-well-into-next-year-survey/feed/ 0 Jack Hanna Fends of Grizzly Bear with Pepper Spray http://www.hikingbackpack.org/jack-hanna-fends-of-grizzly-bear-with-pepper-spray/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/jack-hanna-fends-of-grizzly-bear-with-pepper-spray/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:19:52 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/jack-hanna-fends-of-grizzly-bear-with-pepper-spray/ Jack Hanna Fends of Grizzly Bear with Pepper Spray is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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Jack Hanna, TV host and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, was hiking with his wife and other hikers at Glacier National Park in Montana when a family of bears approached them.

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]]> http://www.hikingbackpack.org/jack-hanna-fends-of-grizzly-bear-with-pepper-spray/feed/ 0 John Werner: Adventure and misadventure hiking in Colorado http://www.hikingbackpack.org/john-werner-adventure-and-misadventure-hiking-in-colorado/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/john-werner-adventure-and-misadventure-hiking-in-colorado/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:20:35 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/john-werner-adventure-and-misadventure-hiking-in-colorado/ John Werner: Adventure and misadventure hiking in Colorado is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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I learned a few lessons on this trip: Pack lighter, acclimate longer and don’t leave your hiking poles out for porcupines to gnaw on.

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Officials say they’re making progress on Riverfront Commons, the proposed $80 million-plus hiking and bicycling path along the Ohio River’s Kentucky shoreline. A feasibility study is underway, and when it’s finished, it can help gain funds for design and construction.

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]]> http://www.hikingbackpack.org/path-to-the-future/feed/ 0 Local climbing legend dies in fall while hiking in Italy http://www.hikingbackpack.org/local-climbing-legend-dies-in-fall-while-hiking-in-italy/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/local-climbing-legend-dies-in-fall-while-hiking-in-italy/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:19:54 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/local-climbing-legend-dies-in-fall-while-hiking-in-italy/ Local climbing legend dies in fall while hiking in Italy is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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For Spencer Swanger, the mountains could be “lonely, frightening places sometimes” – but he went anyway, to the loneliest, most frightening places in Colorado, in pursuit of adventure.

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]]> http://www.hikingbackpack.org/local-climbing-legend-dies-in-fall-while-hiking-in-italy/feed/ 0 University of Michigan student killed in hiking accident ‘wanted to find the good in everybody’ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/university-of-michigan-student-killed-in-hiking-accident-wanted-to-find-the-good-in-everybody/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/university-of-michigan-student-killed-in-hiking-accident-wanted-to-find-the-good-in-everybody/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:20:06 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/university-of-michigan-student-killed-in-hiking-accident-wanted-to-find-the-good-in-everybody/ University of Michigan student killed in hiking accident ‘wanted to find the good in everybody’ is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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Jillian Drow, a star athlete from Chelsea and incoming senior at the University of Michigan, had plans to join the Peace Corps after graduation. Her ultimate goal was to become a scientist, her father said. “She just wanted to find……

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]]> http://www.hikingbackpack.org/university-of-michigan-student-killed-in-hiking-accident-wanted-to-find-the-good-in-everybody/feed/ 0 Hiking destinations provide escape, adventure http://www.hikingbackpack.org/hiking-destinations-provide-escape-adventure/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/hiking-destinations-provide-escape-adventure/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:21:00 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/hiking-destinations-provide-escape-adventure/ Hiking destinations provide escape, adventure is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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A 650-foot-hike separates hikers at the base of Mount Nittany from a view of State College that dwarfs even massive structures like Beaver Stadium.

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A 650-foot-hike separates hikers at the base of Mount Nittany from a view of State College that dwarfs even massive structures like Beaver Stadium.

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A 650-foot-hike separates hikers at the base of Mount Nittany from a view of State College that dwarfs even massive structures like Beaver Stadium.

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Two women and a child hiking in the Ocala National Forest had to be rescued Saturday by a Marion County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, according to a report.

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]]> http://www.hikingbackpack.org/two-women-child-rescued-while-hiking-in-ocala-national-forest/feed/ 0 DiCiccio pushes more warnings about hiking in Phoenix heat http://www.hikingbackpack.org/diciccio-pushes-more-warnings-about-hiking-in-phoenix-heat/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/diciccio-pushes-more-warnings-about-hiking-in-phoenix-heat/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:20:13 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/diciccio-pushes-more-warnings-about-hiking-in-phoenix-heat/ DiCiccio pushes more warnings about hiking in Phoenix heat is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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Says out-of-state visitors are completely unaware of the heat and the stress it puts on the body.

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Stark Parks’ annual program to encourage healthy lifestyles has a new name — Healthy Adventures — and a new timeline.

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Soundslide: Hiking to Snow Valley Peak | rgj.com | The Reno Gazette-Journal

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]]> http://www.hikingbackpack.org/sponsored-by/feed/ 0 Work continues on Byram’s hiking trails http://www.hikingbackpack.org/work-continues-on-byram%e2%80%99s-hiking-trails/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/work-continues-on-byram%e2%80%99s-hiking-trails/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:19:54 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/work-continues-on-byram%e2%80%99s-hiking-trails/ Work continues on Byram’s hiking trails is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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Hopes are they will be ready for Byram Day and connection celebration, By Amy Stewart

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Two women, age 53 and 73, were hiking through Camelback Mountain in Phoenix for five hours Friday before suffering heat exhaustion and being rescued by firefighters.

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]]> http://www.hikingbackpack.org/2-women-rescued-from-camelback-mountain-by-firefighters/feed/ 0 7000 Cubic Inch Green Alpine Trekking/ Hiking/ Climbing/ Camping Backpack http://www.hikingbackpack.org/7000-cubic-inch-green-alpine-trekking-hiking-climbing-camping-backpack/ http://www.hikingbackpack.org/7000-cubic-inch-green-alpine-trekking-hiking-climbing-camping-backpack/#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:01:17 +0000 admin http://www.hikingbackpack.org/7000-cubic-inch-green-alpine-trekking-hiking-climbing-camping-backpack/ 7000 Cubic Inch Green Alpine Trekking/ Hiking/ Climbing/ Camping Backpack is a post from: Hiking Backpack

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7000 CUBIC INCHES OF PACK SPACE. Dimensions of Main and Lower Compartments – 39″x12″x15.5″. The main compartment is top loading with a flap and top compartment that clip down over it. This includes three draw straps in front which allow for expansion. Lower area is accessible by an outside U-Zipper or by the main compartment from the top. Long-Distance padded shoulder and waist straps. Multiple adjustments on shoulder straps and waist straps allow you to choose a good fit for your back. Also – Shoulder straps can be disconnected at the center of the pack and moved up and down for proper adjustment. Total of 6 adjustments of 1.3″ each. Air Flow Back pads for the maximum in comfort. Rear Gigantic ZIPPER acts to compress pack loads for greater stability and comfort. Side, Top, Middle and Bottom Compression straps for the most secure loading. Plenty of extra straps, bungee shock cord and loops for ice ax, walking stick, climbing gear or what have you. Already … More >>
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Most people trying to help a troubled friend might make a few phone calls or pull out their checkbook.

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