Backpacking Gear & Tips : Picking a Backpack for Hiking & Camping

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Choosing the right backpack for a trip depends on the style and duration of the trip. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson's sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher RokoszDuration : ...

Backpacking Equipment Tips : Packing Hiking Items in Backpacks

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

When packing for a backpacking trip, put unimportant items at the bottom of backpacks. Pack hiking items in a backpack with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIADuration : 0:0:54

Backpacking & Camping Tips : Staying Warm in a Sleeping Bag

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

When using a sleeping bag, stay warm by zipping it up all the way, laying on an insulated pad and wearing long underwear. Stay warm in a sleeping bag with tips on insulation and clothing choices from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Richard Fields Bio: ...

Backpacking & Camping Tips : Buying Hiking Boots

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

The type of hiking boots a backpacker should buy depends on what their needs are. Buy hiking boots for light hiking, rugged terrain or general purpose with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Richard Fields Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and ...

Backpacking Equipment Tips : Packing Items in Outside Backpack Pockets

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Water bottles, sleeping bags and tents are backpacking equipment should be in outside pockets. Learn to pack backpacking equipment with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIADuration : 0:2:11

Backpacking & Camping Tips : Food for Backpacking Trips

Friday, February 19th, 2010

When packing food for backpacking trips, decide how many meals are needed and what can be carried. Pick and buy food that will be nutritional and efficient for backpacking trips with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Richard Fields Bio: Richard Fields has been ...

Backpacking & Camping Tips : How to Wear a Backpack

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

When wearing a backpack, take a wide stance, bend the knees and keep the back straight. Wear a backpack properly comfortably and avoid injuries with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Richard Fields Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide ...

Backpacking & Camping Tips : Breaking In Hiking Boots

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Before lacing up a pair of hiking boots, a finger should fit behind the heel when the toes are all the way to the front. Break in a pair of hiking boots and use different lacing techniques with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and ...

Backpacking & Camping Tips : How to Pitch a Tent

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Before going on a backpacking or camping trip, it's best to practice setting up a tent at home. Pitch a tent in a flat, comfortable area with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Richard Fields Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and ...

Backpacking Equipment Tips : Picking a Hiking Backpack

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Try on a hiking backpack with weights when buying a backpack that fits. Discover how to pick the perfect backpack for hiking with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIADuration : ...