Backpacking Articles
Backpacking is the act of carrying food or equipment on your back while hiking. Its a simple idea, that can get really complicated. Whether you like it nice and simple or not, the tools on this site will prove useful to you. Before you get started using our tools though, you need to understand the basic concepts.- How to Plan a Trip
- How to Choose a Tent
- How to Measure your Torso to Fit a Backpack
- How to Pack for a Trip
- How to Choose a Backpacking Stove
- How to Choose a Survival Knife
- How to Make a Beverage Can Stove
- How to Choose Good Rain Gear
- How to Dress for a Trip
- How to Care for Your Feet
- How to Clean Synthetic Hiking Gear
- How to Care for your Boots
- How to Build a CampFire
- How to Purify Water
- How to Prevent Altitude Sickness
- How to Clean Dishes
- How to Make a Garbage Dump for your Camp Site
- How to Defecate Outdoors
- How to Hike with your Hound