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How To Backpack
How to Backpack
by Ryan Moulton
Everything you need to know to enjoy a week in the outdoors and be safe doing it.
- Why Backpack?
- What to Wear
- Boots
- Socks
- Pants/Shorts
- Upper Body
- Rain/Wind
- What to Pack
- Backpack
- Sleeping Bag/Pad
- Tent
- Outdoor Essentials
- Water
- Food
- Whistle
- Map
- Compass
- Knife
- Matches or Lighter
- Rain Gear
- Stocking Cap
- Bandana
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight
- Personal Gear
- Clothing
- Pack Cover
- Sunscreen
- Spoon or Fork
- Cup and Bowl
- Extra Zip-Lock Bags
- Extra Garbage Bags
- Tooth brush, travel tube of toothpaste, and any other personal toiletries
- Camera
- Pen and paper
- Book
- Group Gear
- Food
- Water Purification
- Toilet Paper and Trowel
- Pots
- Stoves
- Tarp with Stakes and Rope
- Bear Keg, or Burlap Bags and Rope
- Camp Suds, Scrub Pad, and Strainer.
- Bug Spray
- Deck of Cards
- Frisbee
- How to Pack
- What to Eat
- Breakfast
- Oatmeal
- Pop-Tarts
- Granola Bars
- Nuts
- Dried Fruit
- Tea/Hot Chocolate/Instant Coffee
- Lunch
- Bagels
- Cheese
- Crackers
- Peanut Butter
- Summer Sausage
- Raisins/Craisins
- Nuts
- Apples
- Snacking
- GORP
- Hard Candies
- Power Bars
- Nuts
- Jerkey
- Dinner
- Pasta
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Couscous
- Instant Black Beans and Rice
- Instant Soup
- Ramen
- Quesadillas
- Expensive Dehydrated Stuff
- Dessert
- Pudding
- Cookies
- How to Hike
- Orienting Your Map
- How to Camp
- Shelter
- Building a Fire
- Respecting the Area
- Knots
- Taut-line Hitch
- Bowline
- Clove Hitch
- How to Be Safe
- Leave notice.
- Stick together.
- Stay hydrated.
- Stay dry and warm.
- Beware of the sun.
- Learn basic first aid.
- Make rules.
- Know your limits.
- How to Enjoy It
- Be safe.
- Be prepared.
- Be spunky.
- Take it easy.
- Learn about the things you are seeing.
- Celebrate.
Featured on : 2009-06-16
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