Camping Lovers Guide

Sleeping bag pads are not one of the things you should cut from your list. Backpackers want to reduce their weight, but not even ultralight backpackers want to reduce their comfort. Still, who wants to carry those monstrous old inflatables down the trail? Try some of these lightweight options instead.

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Coleman Green Valley Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag

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Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOLite Sleeping Pad (Small, Silver/Sage)

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Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad (Regular, Coyote/Gray)

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TETON Sports Mammoth Queen Size Flannel Lined Sleeping Bag (94" x 62", Green)

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Coleman Sabine Large Cold-Weather Scoop Sleeping Bag

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Make four-ounce sleeping bag pads, and sometimes carry two of them. Use the plain blue closed-cell foam pads available from any backpacking supplier. They are made larger than necessary, usually 24 by 72 inches. Just cut them down to a four-ounce size that fits your torso.

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How do you make sure that you have selected the best sleeping bag for your camping trip?

What is better:

GOOSE DOWN or the SYNTHETIC sleeping bag?

The last thing you want to happen when you're 20 miles into the woods is to find your sleeping bag is not warm enough.

You will be facing a very long and unrestful night which can ruin your spirits and sap your strength for the next day.

There are several pros and cons to most of the options available in sleeping bags.

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Ultralight backpackers are always looking for the lightest backpacks. Unfortunately, lighter usually means more expensive when it comes to backpacking gear. There are some ways around this, though, for those on a tighter budget. There are ways to buy a lightweight backpacker cheaper, and also ways to make them. The latter is easier than you might think.

Suisse Sport Adult Adventurer Mummy Ultra-Compactable Sleeping Bag (Assorted Colors)

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Chicco Smart Support Backpack, Red

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NEW - Ultralight Travel Daypack / Backpack - The Perfect Light Weight Daypack For Sightseeing, Hiking, Biking & Travel - Super Durable & Comfortable Yet Only 6.5 oz - Black

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Making A Cheap Lightweight Backpack

There are some, like ultralight backpacking guru Ray Jardine, who sew their own backpacks. I have sewn some backpacking gear and clothing before, and I can tell you from experience that unless you are extremely skilled at sewing, it isn't likely to come how you expect it to. Also unless you want to become an expert at sewing, making a backpack this way takes too much time for the money saved. It would be better to just work an extra shift at your job and buy a good pack.

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Why learn about wild plants just to go backpacking? Of course it is interesting for some of us, but beyond that, a little knowledge of plants can save your life. This isn't just about the edible ones. Food is actually a low priority in most wilderness emergencies. However, there are many other important uses for the plants out there.

Useful Wild Plants

Cattails: The cattail is one of the most useful wild plants in the wilderness. Swampy or wet areas throughout the northern hemisphere have cattail plants, and once you identified them, you'll never forget them. While they have five edible parts, cattails are much more than food plants. Their long flat leaves have been used for centuries to make baskets and food-serving trays. You can weave them into mats for sleeping on, and even make crude clothing out of them.

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Why survival tips for backpackers? Certainly backpacking may never become a matter of wilderness survival for you, especially if you are careful in your planning. Still, getting lost or twisting an ankle far from any road is always a possibility. In any case, learning a few new things from time to time is a great way to make your trips safer and more interesting. With that in mind, here are a few random survival tricks and skills based on my own experience.

A Few Survival Tips To Remember

You can make snow-block shelters without tools when the conditions are right. I have made trench-shelters of 2 x 3 foot snow-blocks with no tools. I stomped rectangles in the heavily-crusted snow and lifted up the resulting blocks. Stacking them on either side of a trench in the snow, and then across the top for a roof, I was able to make a shelter in twenty minutes.

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Carlson River Board

For recreation or rescue. Solid Ethafoam with a slick bottom for performance and durability. (3-year warranty against delamination) Color: Black

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MSR Whisperlite Stove

The WhisperLite camp stove has been the one to choose on outdoor adventurers for more than 20 years. Backpackers, climbers, hikers and adventure travelers alike have come to rely on its easy-to-use design and durable, stainless steel and brass construction to deliver dependable performance in most any situation. * Proven: Trusted and field-proven performance for more than 20 years. * Reliable: Simple, durable design. * Compact: Flexible fuel line folds small and fits in most MSRA pots. * Field Maintainable: Shaker Jet technology and smart engineering allows complete cleaning and maintenance in the field.Specs:Minimum Weight: 11 oz / 305 gPackaged Weight:14.5 oz / 410 gBurn time (white gas) per 600ml / 20 oz. of fuel:136 minutesBoil time (white gas), 1 liter: 3.9 minutes

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Osprey Aether 60 Pack

Backpacking, Mountaineering LightThe Aether 60 provides full customization and light weight in a moderate volume, top loading, grab it and go pack.* AirScape suspension* IsoForm harness* IsoForm CM™ hipbeltAether 60 FeaturesAirscape backpanelDual Entry Side PocketsIsoForm CM™ hipbeltIsoForm HarnessSide Carry LoopsSide Order CompatibleSleeping Pad StrapsStretch Front pocket

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The rock formations in Utah are a geological wonder, making it one of the most popular states for tourism. Backpackers, mountain bikers, rock climbers, horseback riders, rafters and base jumpers are particularly attracted to the area. The annual Moab Jeep Safari also attracts off roaders. Moab camping grounds are a favorite destination for visitors and are usually full on weekends and holidays.

This area has often been used as a location for movies, TV shows and commercials. The film director John Ford was the earliest to realize its potential and he shot some of his westerns here to great effect. The scenery looks spectacular on the big screen and in Technicolor. Other films to be shot here include Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Thelma and Louise. Inspired by these films, keen photographers like to come here to capture the rugged beauty.

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Ken Onion Scallion Serrated Knife from Kershaw Knives

Scallion is made of 420 high-carbon steel with a polyamide handle and blade is 2 1/4 in. partially serrated. Weights only 2.3 oz.

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Bushnell 2 x 24 mm Night Vision Monocular

Scouting game Security and surveillance Camping fun / Exploring caves Nighttime navigation Night fishing and boating Wildlife observation Search and rescue Magnification X Obj Lens: 4 x 50 Viewing Range (ft. / m): 5 - 700 / 1.5 - 213 Field of View (ft@1000 yds / m@1000m): 70 / 23 Infrared Illuminator: Yes (Built-In) Battery Type: AA (2) Size (in / mm): 7.9 x 3.7 x 2.3 / 201 x 93 x 59 Weight (oz/g): 18 / 504 Tripod Mount: Yes

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Big Agnes Seedhouse Superlight 3 Person - FREE FOOTPRINT

Seedhouse SL tents are ideal for solo backpackers, thru-hikers, touring cyclists and other lightweight disciples. The all mesh tent body provides great ventilation and the full coverage fly gives you protection from the elements. The hub-pole system makes them free-standing and means you can set them up in minutes. Our Superlight tents are the lightest tents around with the most room available.Features:  Three season, free standing, superlight backpacking tent  DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs - featuring eco-friendly anodizing  All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability  Fly and floor are lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating  Tent body is lightweight nylon and polyester mesh  Mesh body offers excellent ventilation  Single hub/pole system makes set up easy  Cross pole on the SL 3 increases head room and stability  Plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up  D shaped door with mesh pocket above  Storm flap over vestibule zipper  Reflective guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners for nighttime visibility  All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape  13 Superlight aluminum J stakes featuring eco-friendly anodizing - included  Gear loft loops included: Fits Big Agnes TRIANGLE gear loft - sold separatelySpecs:Trail Weight: 3lb 15ozPacked Weight: 4lb 8ozFootprint Weight: 9.5ozFast Fly Weight: 3lb 2ozPacked Size: 8" x 20"Floor Area: 36sq ftVestibule Area: 11sq ftHead Height: 46"

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Why learn about medicinal plants? Certainly, backpackers shouldn't leave the first aid kit home, but it can be useful and interesting to know a few plant medicines too. Whether you are someday in a survival situation, or you just lost your first aid kit and have a terrible headache, wouldn't it be nice to find relief nearby?

You can. There are many effective medicinal plants. Some are also dangerous, of course, just like synthetic medicines can be. I won't discuss those here. This is a quick guide to a few safe plant medicines.

Plants For Pain Relief

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Obviously when a brand has been around the block a few times, in this case over 100 years, you learn a few things. When it comes to camping, the first rule is to stay dry. Coleman camping tents are guaranteed to keep you dry. That is why they have survived through good economies and bad and continued to serve the demanding outdoor enthusiasts.

You will find that throughout most of the range, these models have high a ceiling with a maximum height of 80" (On the Weathermaster edition) which means a six and a half foot person can stand comfortably inside. The larger models come with separate sections, vestibules, and even screened in porch areas. And if your large crew is going to cooler areas, the Northstar edition gives you plenty of room with extra protection.

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The variety of Coleman Camping Tents is so large, that finding the one you are looking for could be compared to searching for a car or a house.

Camping is increasingly becoming a leisure pursuit of many.When a company has been around for over 100 years, you learn a few things. When it comes to camping, the first rule is to stay dry. Coleman camping tents are guaranteed to keep you dry. That is why they have survived through good economies and bad and continued to serve the demanding outdoor enthusiasts.
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