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Sometimes, It Pays to Wait
Your mother ingrained in you that it’s the early bird who catches the worm. This may be true in most situations; however, when it comes to finding an air travel deal, procrastination sometimes pays off. Airlines don’t like half-full flights. Empty seats do nothing to help them recoup fuel and payroll costs, and they require the use of a plane that could potentially be used in a more heavily traveled... [Read more]
Lighweight Packing
If you want to reduce the weight of your pack, you should do it gradually. Carry less on each trip that you make and for each trip find something that can be replaced with something lighter or left out completely. If you don’t have enough weight in your backpack, it can be dangerous or uncomfortable. Lightweight backpacking has its own limits. Some of its techniques need to be practiced first. I’m... [Read more]
Lighweight Backpacking Food
If you want to go backpacking, there are plenty of choices when it comes to food that doesn’t weight much. A lot of people go with the prepackaged meals that are dehydrated. They usually taste good, have a low weight, they’re convenient and give you the right nutrition. The downside is their price. The dietary needs for a backpacking trip are usually around 60-70% carbohydrates. You can get them... [Read more]
Options for Shelter
There are a number of options at your disposal if you want to have protection while camping. The first option would be no shelter at all, if you can manage that. The others are a bivy sack, tent, tarp, bug screen or hammock (if they have enclosures). Choosing which one to get means that you should first look at the option that gives you the comfort that you want from it, and then to the price that... [Read more]
Sleeping Bag Options
A sleeping bag is one of the most important pieces of equipment that you need when you go hiking. It’s also the most expensive purchase in most cases. Both the backpack and the sleeping bag should be bought after taking some time to decide on which one to get. They are an important piece of your trip and you should use them for a few years. Buying a good sleeping bag can make all the difference and... [Read more]
Backpacking With Your Dog
Travelling together with a dog can be a great experience and a way to unwind and get away from all the responsibilities of day to day life. Your dog will love the chance to get out of the house and experience new places and scents. A lot of people that went backpacking with their dog said that they enjoyed it much more this way. Since a dog has a powerful sense of smell, they can show you animals that... [Read more]