Articles related to "Sleeping Bag"
Down vs. Synthetic Insulation
The pros and cons of two commonly used insulating materials for outdoor products.
down feathers • synthetic fibers • down sleeping bags • synthetic sleeping bags • down vests
The pros and cons of two commonly used insulating materials for outdoor products.
down feathers • synthetic fibers • down sleeping bags • synthetic sleeping bags • down vests
Ideas for Winter Camping
Includes ideas on sun protection, using padding stay insulated from the ground, the use of chemical heat packs, and more.
ideas for winter camping • advice when winter camping • winter camping ideas • winter camping tips • ideas for staying warm in winter
Includes ideas on sun protection, using padding stay insulated from the ground, the use of chemical heat packs, and more.
ideas for winter camping • advice when winter camping • winter camping ideas • winter camping tips • ideas for staying warm in winter
Staying Warm at Night
Keeping warm at night is essential when winter backpacking. Here are so tips to help you be cozy and comfortable and dry in your sleeping bag.
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Keeping warm at night is essential when winter backpacking. Here are so tips to help you be cozy and comfortable and dry in your sleeping bag.
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Between Backpacking Trips
The time between backpacking trips is spent enjoying the memory of ones just completed, and planning new destinations and adventures
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The time between backpacking trips is spent enjoying the memory of ones just completed, and planning new destinations and adventures
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Making a Backpacking Gear List
Forgetting an essential item can cast a negative cloud over a backpacking trip. Make sure this does not happen by consulting a backpacking gear list before you leave.
backpacking • list • gear • tent • wilderness
Forgetting an essential item can cast a negative cloud over a backpacking trip. Make sure this does not happen by consulting a backpacking gear list before you leave.
backpacking • list • gear • tent • wilderness
Fall High Country Backpacking
Bring a heavier sleeping bag, a wool cap and neck protector, and googles to shield against strong, cold wind.
fall backpacking • sleeping bag • stove • high country • hunting season
Bring a heavier sleeping bag, a wool cap and neck protector, and googles to shield against strong, cold wind.
fall backpacking • sleeping bag • stove • high country • hunting season
Selecting a Tent Site
Selecting a tent site with dry, level spot with a good view nearby ensures a good backpack trip. Try to get an early start to find a campsite well before dark.
tent • tent site • camping • backpacking • destination
Selecting a tent site with dry, level spot with a good view nearby ensures a good backpack trip. Try to get an early start to find a campsite well before dark.
tent • tent site • camping • backpacking • destination
Backpacking Tips I
Tips for getting started backpacking. Discussion of the great thing about backpacking, which is that life becomes about as simple as possible: walking, eating, sleeping, observing the beauty and mystery of nature.
backpacking • wilderness • beauty • mystery • mountains
Tips for getting started backpacking. Discussion of the great thing about backpacking, which is that life becomes about as simple as possible: walking, eating, sleeping, observing the beauty and mystery of nature.
backpacking • wilderness • beauty • mystery • mountains
Going It Alone
Backpacking alone is not recommended because of the danger involved. For those that accept the risks, it can be a rewarding experience.
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Backpacking alone is not recommended because of the danger involved. For those that accept the risks, it can be a rewarding experience.
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Halloween, The Night Before "All Saints" Day And Alternatives
Alternatives to trick or treating on Halloween.
trick • treat • demons • witches • pumpkin
Alternatives to trick or treating on Halloween.
trick • treat • demons • witches • pumpkin
Online Gear Deals
Bargains on Backpacking gear can be found online if your are patient. Backpacking gear is a good investment. It is very durable, and few things offer as much pleasure.
online backpacking deals • gear • sleeping bags • tents • backpacks
Bargains on Backpacking gear can be found online if your are patient. Backpacking gear is a good investment. It is very durable, and few things offer as much pleasure.
online backpacking deals • gear • sleeping bags • tents • backpacks
Short-Term Camping for Beginners
Going camping for the first time, even short term in a campground, can present challenges. Be prepared before one leaves the comforts of home to have a great trip!
first time campers • short-term camping • provincial campgrounds • camping with loved ones • making camping checklists
Going camping for the first time, even short term in a campground, can present challenges. Be prepared before one leaves the comforts of home to have a great trip!
first time campers • short-term camping • provincial campgrounds • camping with loved ones • making camping checklists
What To Do In The Offseason
The winter months are a good time to repair any broken gear, organize your gear so you don't misplace anything, go over photos and dream of next season.
backpacking • gear • storage • online deals • repair
The winter months are a good time to repair any broken gear, organize your gear so you don't misplace anything, go over photos and dream of next season.
backpacking • gear • storage • online deals • repair
The Leonid Meteor Shower
Info and tips on viewing the Leonid Meteor Shower.
leonids • meteor • tempel-tuttle
Info and tips on viewing the Leonid Meteor Shower.
leonids • meteor • tempel-tuttle
Cold Night in July
cold nights make for good days when backpacking; Backpackers may not have everything, but when camped at timberline and looking over a pristine mountain forest, it does not seem like there is much they lack
backpacking • wilderness • camping • forest • mountains
cold nights make for good days when backpacking; Backpackers may not have everything, but when camped at timberline and looking over a pristine mountain forest, it does not seem like there is much they lack
backpacking • wilderness • camping • forest • mountains
Campfire Safety
As the old proverb states, "Fire is a good servant, but a bad master." For peace of mind in the outdoors, make sure your campfire is a good servant when camping.
campfire • fire • campfire safety • campfire danger • hiking
As the old proverb states, "Fire is a good servant, but a bad master." For peace of mind in the outdoors, make sure your campfire is a good servant when camping.
campfire • fire • campfire safety • campfire danger • hiking
Hiking New Zealand's Milford Track
The Milford Track in New Zealand has a reputation as one of the world's greatest track walks. It is an easy four day hike with spectacular views.
milford track new zealand • finest walk in the world • blanche baughan • mitre peak new zealand • milford sound track
The Milford Track in New Zealand has a reputation as one of the world's greatest track walks. It is an easy four day hike with spectacular views.
milford track new zealand • finest walk in the world • blanche baughan • mitre peak new zealand • milford sound track
Holiday Gift Ideas
If you're wondering what to get the backpacker or camper in your life, here are some suggestions.
gifts • giftideas • holidaygifts • christmasgifts • giftscampers
If you're wondering what to get the backpacker or camper in your life, here are some suggestions.
gifts • giftideas • holidaygifts • christmasgifts • giftscampers
Preparing for Summer Camp
This article gives some Summer Camp tips. I'll tell you about choosing merit badges, how to pack and what to pack, plus give you some of my personal tips. Hope you have fun at Camp, I know I will.
summer • camp • scout • camp • merit
This article gives some Summer Camp tips. I'll tell you about choosing merit badges, how to pack and what to pack, plus give you some of my personal tips. Hope you have fun at Camp, I know I will.
summer • camp • scout • camp • merit
Basic Tent Camping Equipment
Here's my list of basic items needed to insure a safe and enjoyable tent camping experience.
tent • tentcamping • camping • basicequipment • campingequipment
Here's my list of basic items needed to insure a safe and enjoyable tent camping experience.
tent • tentcamping • camping • basicequipment • campingequipment
Diary of a Vision Quest Part II: A Haibun
Part II of my vision quest experience is written in a mixture of prose and the verse form called, Haiku. The combination is called "Haibun" in Japan. This aspect of the journey concerns a toten animal that appears in the camp.
haibun • flash • vision quest • vision • quest
Part II of my vision quest experience is written in a mixture of prose and the verse form called, Haiku. The combination is called "Haibun" in Japan. This aspect of the journey concerns a toten animal that appears in the camp.
haibun • flash • vision quest • vision • quest
Beating the Mid-Trip Blues
Essay about depression on long treks and how to beat it
trek • pilgrimage • long • walk • journey
Essay about depression on long treks and how to beat it
trek • pilgrimage • long • walk • journey
A Simple Meal Idea
Good trail meals can be found at grocery stores. It is not necessary to buy prepackaged backpacking meals.
backpacking • meal • cooking • trail meals • tent
Good trail meals can be found at grocery stores. It is not necessary to buy prepackaged backpacking meals.
backpacking • meal • cooking • trail meals • tent
News You Can Use Vol 3 TRAIL OF TEARS
Description of an upcoming event to bring media attention to the travesty of women who lose custody to abusers.
advocacy • abusers • loss of custody
Description of an upcoming event to bring media attention to the travesty of women who lose custody to abusers.
advocacy • abusers • loss of custody
What to Bring to a Dorm Room: Residence Decorating Ideas
Ideas for decorating your dorm room, storage solutions, and what to bring with you.
dorm decorating • what to bring to college • what to bring to university • residence room decorating • cheap dorm decorating
Ideas for decorating your dorm room, storage solutions, and what to bring with you.
dorm decorating • what to bring to college • what to bring to university • residence room decorating • cheap dorm decorating
Backpacking Stoves
There are several kinds of backpacking stoves - alcohol, white gas (Coleman fuel), canister fuel. Liquid fuel stoves, are the most popular, and are very reliable.
backpacking • stove • alcohol • white gas • coleman fuel
There are several kinds of backpacking stoves - alcohol, white gas (Coleman fuel), canister fuel. Liquid fuel stoves, are the most popular, and are very reliable.
backpacking • stove • alcohol • white gas • coleman fuel
Camping Basics for Beginners
Camping is a lot of fun for the whole family. If you are venturing on a camping trip for the first time, here are some handy tips to keep in mind.
camping basics for beginners • camping tips • camping equipment • parenting tweens • choosing a campground
Camping is a lot of fun for the whole family. If you are venturing on a camping trip for the first time, here are some handy tips to keep in mind.
camping basics for beginners • camping tips • camping equipment • parenting tweens • choosing a campground
Colorado December Backpacking
A description of a Colorado December Backpacking trip in the wake of a snowstorm
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A description of a Colorado December Backpacking trip in the wake of a snowstorm
backpacking winter colorado snow dogs hiking mount
Eshkeolmes, Kazakhstan
This article describes an archaeological volunteer opportunity in Eshkeolmes, Kazakhstan
eshkeolmes • kazakhstan • archaeology • archaeological vacations • excavation
This article describes an archaeological volunteer opportunity in Eshkeolmes, Kazakhstan
eshkeolmes • kazakhstan • archaeology • archaeological vacations • excavation
Knitting Suits All Climates
Knitting a hat, a scarf or mittens are knitting projects for cold weather. Check out the plethora of items on this list of knitting and crochet items for all climates.
knitting • knitting hats • list of knitting • scarf • mittens
Knitting a hat, a scarf or mittens are knitting projects for cold weather. Check out the plethora of items on this list of knitting and crochet items for all climates.
knitting • knitting hats • list of knitting • scarf • mittens
Night at the Museum for Real
Inspired by the success of Night at the Museum, The American Museum of Natural History in New York has sleepovers for children ages 8-12 and their families.
american museum of natural history • ben stiller • hayden planetarium • night at the museum • museum franchisement
Inspired by the success of Night at the Museum, The American Museum of Natural History in New York has sleepovers for children ages 8-12 and their families.
american museum of natural history • ben stiller • hayden planetarium • night at the museum • museum franchisement
Quebec Winter Carnival
It's the biggest winter carnival in the world, in the heart of Old Quebec, in 2007 from January 26 to February 11.
adventure and off-beat travel canada • quebec winter carnival festival • carnaval de quebec • ice hotel glace quebec canada • bonhomme
It's the biggest winter carnival in the world, in the heart of Old Quebec, in 2007 from January 26 to February 11.
adventure and off-beat travel canada • quebec winter carnival festival • carnaval de quebec • ice hotel glace quebec canada • bonhomme
Sweden's ICEHOTEL
Staying in a hotel made of ice, drinking Absolut from an ice glass in an ice bar, dog sledding, and ice driving are just some of the amazing experiences at the ICEHOTEL.
icehotel • icehotel sweden • arctic circle • sweden winter • sweden skiing
Staying in a hotel made of ice, drinking Absolut from an ice glass in an ice bar, dog sledding, and ice driving are just some of the amazing experiences at the ICEHOTEL.
icehotel • icehotel sweden • arctic circle • sweden winter • sweden skiing
Uses for Old Water Bottles
Tips for reusing an old bottle instead of throwing it away.
reusing polycarbonate plastic water bottles • bisphane-a • bpa • alternatives to bottles with bpa • bpa alternatives
Tips for reusing an old bottle instead of throwing it away.
reusing polycarbonate plastic water bottles • bisphane-a • bpa • alternatives to bottles with bpa • bpa alternatives
WiFi In The Wilderness
These days, being able to access the Internet while camping is as necessary as shelter, food and water to many campers. Some tips on accessing WIFI in the outdoors.
wifi • wilderness • camping • koa • campgrounds
These days, being able to access the Internet while camping is as necessary as shelter, food and water to many campers. Some tips on accessing WIFI in the outdoors.
wifi • wilderness • camping • koa • campgrounds
Winter Camping Basics
Tips for staying warm and dry while winter camping.
winter camping • staying warm while winter camping • planning ahead • down insulation • synthetic insulation
Tips for staying warm and dry while winter camping.
winter camping • staying warm while winter camping • planning ahead • down insulation • synthetic insulation
Best Camping Gear for African Vacations
The best way to see Southern Africa is to get a cheap flight, hire a reliable car and set off on safari but make sure all the necessary camping gear is packed.
african vacations • safaris in africa • camping equipment • african camping gear • food supplies for african safaris
The best way to see Southern Africa is to get a cheap flight, hire a reliable car and set off on safari but make sure all the necessary camping gear is packed.
african vacations • safaris in africa • camping equipment • african camping gear • food supplies for african safaris
Budget Traveller's Hostel Tips
Ways to make staying in hostels a more comfortable and pleasant experience for the student backpacker.
backpacking • budget travel • student travel • europe • australia
Ways to make staying in hostels a more comfortable and pleasant experience for the student backpacker.
backpacking • budget travel • student travel • europe • australia
Colorado Backpacking
A summary of backpacking in Colorado with my 21-year-old daughter. Despite complaints about the rain and mosquitos and hard climb, we had a memorable time.
backpacking • dogs • hiking • wilderness • children
A summary of backpacking in Colorado with my 21-year-old daughter. Despite complaints about the rain and mosquitos and hard climb, we had a memorable time.
backpacking • dogs • hiking • wilderness • children
Create Meaningful Family Christmas Traditions
Christmas is the time for traditions. Whether it is an activity, food or way to give to others, if you are looking for a new tradition for your family this year, read on!
meaningful family christmas traditions • simple holiday season activities • special ornament decorating ideas • food to serve while decorating the tree • christmas gift giving tips
Christmas is the time for traditions. Whether it is an activity, food or way to give to others, if you are looking for a new tradition for your family this year, read on!
meaningful family christmas traditions • simple holiday season activities • special ornament decorating ideas • food to serve while decorating the tree • christmas gift giving tips
DVD Pick: Best Ever Sleepover!
Hang out with Zoe, Lauren, Jessica, Dana and Alex at their fun, activity-filled sleepover in "My Best Friend Forever: Best Ever Sleepover!" A new series, MYBBF is a great new DVD series for pre-teen girls.
sleepover • sleep over • indian princesses • wholesome • facials
Hang out with Zoe, Lauren, Jessica, Dana and Alex at their fun, activity-filled sleepover in "My Best Friend Forever: Best Ever Sleepover!" A new series, MYBBF is a great new DVD series for pre-teen girls.
sleepover • sleep over • indian princesses • wholesome • facials
Emergency Plans and Survival Kits
Safety authorities recommend that families be ready to survive up to 72 hours while waiting for help in case of major emergencies, so it's essential to make a plan and kn
emergency plan • survival kit • emergency kit • basic emergency kit • survival supplies
Safety authorities recommend that families be ready to survive up to 72 hours while waiting for help in case of major emergencies, so it's essential to make a plan and kn
emergency plan • survival kit • emergency kit • basic emergency kit • survival supplies
Isle of Wight Festival 2007
The Isle of Wight Festival has become an annual gathering of old, established and postively new bands. This article focuses on the newcomers at the 2007 event.
isle of wight festival • glastonbury • festival • rolling stones • echo and the bunnymen
The Isle of Wight Festival has become an annual gathering of old, established and postively new bands. This article focuses on the newcomers at the 2007 event.
isle of wight festival • glastonbury • festival • rolling stones • echo and the bunnymen
La Maria Ranch, Santa Cruz
This article describes an archaeological field school opportunity in La María Ranch, Santa Cruz.
field school • archaeology • archaeological vacation • rock art • excavation
This article describes an archaeological field school opportunity in La María Ranch, Santa Cruz.
field school • archaeology • archaeological vacation • rock art • excavation
Life on the Trans-Siberian Railway
What can be expected once on board a Trans-Siberian train? This article deals with food, washing, accomodations, security and some general advice for travellers.
trans-siberian railway • trans-siberian express • trans-siberian train • basic needs • washing
What can be expected once on board a Trans-Siberian train? This article deals with food, washing, accomodations, security and some general advice for travellers.
trans-siberian railway • trans-siberian express • trans-siberian train • basic needs • washing
Peter Dombrovkis: Landscape Legend
Dombrovkis captured the essential beauty of Tasmania's rugged territory, his landscape photos were part the political struggle to preserve the wilderness.
peter dombrovkis • tasmania • wilderness • lake pedder • franklin river
Dombrovkis captured the essential beauty of Tasmania's rugged territory, his landscape photos were part the political struggle to preserve the wilderness.
peter dombrovkis • tasmania • wilderness • lake pedder • franklin river
Put Down Your Rake and Hit the Trail!
Fall color is almost at its peak. If you enjoy the leaves most when you're crunching through them, hit the trail at one of our parks. Also noted: Scenic railways, and Halloween campouts at Ohio State Parks!! Don't forget your flashlight, it could get a little spoooooky...
ohio • fall • leaves • foliage • ohio state parks
Fall color is almost at its peak. If you enjoy the leaves most when you're crunching through them, hit the trail at one of our parks. Also noted: Scenic railways, and Halloween campouts at Ohio State Parks!! Don't forget your flashlight, it could get a little spoooooky...
ohio • fall • leaves • foliage • ohio state parks
Quebec's Ice Hotel
Made entirely of ice and snow, the Ice Hotel sports a lounge, chapel, and 36 rooms and suites.
ice hotel • quebec • snow • ice • art galleries
Made entirely of ice and snow, the Ice Hotel sports a lounge, chapel, and 36 rooms and suites.
ice hotel • quebec • snow • ice • art galleries
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