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    • Aug 7, 2019
    • 7 min

    SleepHelp.org: How to Sleep While Camping

    by SleepHelp.org, trusted sleep resources. Camping is a fun way to enjoy nature, but trouble sleeping sometimes accompanies it. When...

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    • Feb 14, 2018
    • 4 min

    Tarps: Why, How, and When to Use Them

    We rarely go backpacking without at least one tarp. It is a light, versatile piece of equipment that has many uses. In this post, we will...

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    • Jul 17, 2017
    • 2 min

    Flash Flood Safety

    Nine people were recently killed in a flash flood in central Arizona. The victims were swept away by a sudden wall of water while having...

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    • Apr 5, 2016
    • 3 min

    Trip Planning: The 9-day Layout

    When Mark and Katie plan a backpacking trip, it’s usually contained within a 9- or 10-day period of time. This allows us to only take...

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    • Mar 21, 2016
    • 3 min

    Skills Every Backpacker Should Know

    Top Skills Every Backpacker Should Know: 1. Navigate with Map and Compass This one is pretty straightforward. You are going to put...

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    • Mar 18, 2016
    • 8 min

    How to Build a Campfire

    Some of the best memories in the backcountry are made around a campfire at the end of a long day on the trail. But maybe you have never...

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    • Oct 5, 2015
    • 3 min

    Layering Clothing for Comfort on the Trail

    Photo: Mark in his base layer (Under Armor sweat-wicking shirt & rain jacket) at Isle Royale National Park on a cold, rainy day. Layering...

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    • Apr 12, 2015
    • 4 min

    Meal Planning: How to Plan and Prepare Food for Backpacking

    Meal planning is an essential part of preparation for any backpacking trip. There are many ways you can plan and prepare your backcountry...

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    • Apr 10, 2015
    • 6 min

    Physical Fitness and Backpacking: The Why, How, and What of Training for Your Next Trip

    If you’ve read our Learn Page, you know we feel it’s important that backpackers prepare physically for trips. You don’t have to be an...

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    • Apr 7, 2015
    • 3 min

    Where to Go Backpacking? Check out This List of Trip- and Route-Finding Websites

    We have gotten some questions recently regarding where to go for backpacking trip ideas. The links below are some great resources for...

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    • Apr 3, 2015
    • 5 min

    Photography: Getting Started and Why My Camera is Always a Part of My Backpacking Gear

    This photograph of two mule deer was taken by Mark at Wind Cave National Park using a Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Camera. Take a look at the...

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    • Apr 1, 2015
    • 3 min

    Route Planning

    So, you have your location picked out, you know what time of year you want to go, and you have a general sense of the area you want to...

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    • Mar 13, 2015
    • 3 min

    How to Choose Gear

    Choosing gear can be one of the most fun, but also the most stressful parts of backpacking. There are so many options for each gear item...

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