What is backpacking? What does it mean when you go backpacking through south america?

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

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How do I clean my ear piercing while I’m backpacking?

Monday, December 12th, 2011

I am going on a backpacking trip with a few buddies of mine. To clean my ear, I use 1/4 tsb of sea salt(thats what the dude who pierced my ear gave me) and 1 cup of water mixed together. When I'm camping this will be hard. Should I use ...

Anybody ever check backpacking gear over an airline?

Friday, December 9th, 2011

I'm flying to Arizona from Western New York on Thursday to see my best bud and the Grand Canyon. I want to just pack my backpacking gear and check my backpack instead of a suitcase. Has anybody ever done this? What do you recommend leaving at home from your typical ...

Is There any good place in southern california to go backpacking and fishing?

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

I'm in the Fallbrook/ Rainbow area and I'm looking for a good area to go backpacking and fishing, fly fishing or conventional, does'nt matter, but I'm wondering if there is anything around here or If I'm going to have to go out a ways or not. Thanks

What is the best backpacking tent for under 150$?

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

What is the best one person backpacking tent for under 150$? Im medium sized so dont have to be too long? just under 150$ lightweight and fit one person. thank you.

If you go backpacking in Yosemite can you set up camp anywhere off the trail?

Monday, December 5th, 2011

If you go backpacking in Yosemite can you set up camp anywhere off the trail?

Ways to Prepare Physically for a Backpacking Trip?

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

In the middle of June, I'm planning to go on a four week backpacking trip with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School). It will involve hiking with a 60ish pound backpack in mountains at altitudes 8,000-13,000 feet. Right now I lift weights and jog 3-5 miles as often as ...

Lightweight options for cooking over an open fire while backpacking?

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

A friend and I are going backpacking for a week this summer. Last time we went we used a grill, but I am wondering if there is a better way to place/suspend a pot over an open fire? I don't want to haul a grill around, and I don't want ...

What exactly does it mean to go backpacking through a country/continent?

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

Does it legit mean that you have a backpack and you walk all throughout the country and sleep in tents and stuff? What does it really mean? Has anyone ever gone "backpacking" what did you do? i went to spain and had my suitcase with me and took the train everywhere ...

what are some medications i should bring while backpacking?

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Im doing lots of backpacking this summer and im wondering what meds i should put in my first aid kit.