Tents, tarps and bivies

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Your choices for a home away from home. Camping shelters have come a long way since they were used as nomadic housing for our…

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Sleeping Bags and Sleeping Pads

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Making sure you sleep comfortably in the great outdoors. Some of your most important gear for a multiday hike (or any camping trip) is…

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All about Binoculars

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Get up close with nature and wildlife! The basics about binoculars One of the reasons we hike is to view and enjoy nature. But…

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Backpacks – Fit and Features

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Carry everything you need for your hike. Unless you’ve got some big pockets, every hiker needs a backpack to carry the 10 Essentials with…

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Hiking Boots

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Find the right boot for your hiking needs. The most basic and essential piece of equipment that each hiker should own is good footwear.…

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Outdoor Photography

Why do hikers carry cameras? Maybe it’s because of majestic, snow-capped peaks, bordered by aquamarine lakes; delicate petals of tiny wildflowers, lining the edge of the trail as it winds…

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Water Purification

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Use one of these techniques to make sure your water is safe to drink. Clean drinking water. This should be at the top of…

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