Reading a Compass

by admin on February 2, 2012

Even if you use GPS to navigate in the wilderness, reading a compass is a skill that you should know in case your GPS fails.

How to Read A Compass

Redneck gang member Jimmi Ent and Pat the Wizard show us how to correctly use a compass

4-H Forestry Facts: Map Reading and How to Use a Compass

JT and Michael and Al show you how to use a compass with your map.

Graham Thompson: How to use a compass

Outdoor expert Graham Thompson shows you how to use a compass

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Bear Proof Canisters

by admin on January 23, 2012

Looking for reviews of bear proof canisters? Here is where you will find plenty of reviews.

Bear Proof Canister attacked – UDAP NO-FED-BEAR™

A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR One of the first signs you will see at the bear park in any zoo is Dont feed the bears. This is so true in a bears natural habitat too. There is an old familiar saying A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR. According the National Park S…

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What is Base Layer Clothing?

by admin on January 22, 2012

Many interested in the great outdoors are asking this question: “What is base layer clothing?”. Here are some interesting and informative answers.

Backpacking Gear & Tips : Base Layer Clothing for Camping & Backpacking

Avoiding cotton base layers is a good step to picking ideal clothing for backpacking or camping. 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 B…

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Hiking in Winter

by admin on January 18, 2012

Here are some great internet resources on winter hiking. Enjoy.

Winter Hiking Survival Guide

Tips for hiking safely in Tahoe in the wintertime: 1: Carry a protein bar and thermos with hot liquid like green tea 2: Wear lots of layers: Snowsuit, thermals, T-shirt, down jacket, etc. 3: Know your trails and be aware that the snow may be deeper t…

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Layer Clothing for Comfort Flexibility

by admin on January 13, 2012

These videos and blog posts will help you learn the art of clothes layering. To layer clothing is to be prepared for the vagaries of changeable weather and temperatures.

Layering 101: How to layer your clothing for outdoor activities

Wilderness Supply takes you through the basics of the three levels of a layering system (baselayer, midlayer and outerlayer). Learn tips for choosing each piece, and how to combine them for a variety of temperatures and activities.

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California Hikes

January 11, 2012

Hiking the trails of California

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AT Hiking: Doing the Trail

January 9, 2012

Web sources for advice and stories of hiking the AT.

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Osprey Backpack Review Sites

January 6, 2012

Web resources for Osprey backpack reviews

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Nemo Gear and Accessories

January 5, 2012

Information about and reviews of Nemo gear.

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Hiking New Jersey Trails

January 3, 2012

Plan your hikes on New Jersey trails. Here’s help from the internet. Hiking Mount Tammany, New Jersey Here is a video of my photography that I took while hiking to the top of Mount Tammany with my girlfriend, best friend, and his girlfriend. You will find that the views are truly magnificent and that some [...]

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