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    Cheap Outdoor Clothing

    Cheap Outdoor Clothing

    Outdoor clothing needs to function to a higher standard than everyday clothes. This makes it more costly to manufacture, and so more expensive for you. What can you do to...
  2. I wrote a backpacking book - get it for free.

    I recently wrote an ebook: Ultralight Backpacking Secrets (And Wilderness Survival Tips). I am selling it, but I decided to give it away on my ultralight backpacking site (two chapters per week). If...
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    Backpacking Myths

    I am working on a new page for my site called "Backpacking Myths and Half-Truths." It will cover things like the idea that coffee dehydrates you (it doesn't), and that alcohol can only cause harm...
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    I have used big garbage bags as ground sheets...

    I have used big garbage bags as ground sheets with no problems. I have taped two togther to make a four-ounce bivy sack, and that worked fine too. Unless you are setting it on very wet ground, a few...
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    I appreciate it when passing hikers give good...

    I appreciate it when passing hikers give good information and helpful advice on what's coming up. I would like it if another hiker would stop for a game of chess on my portable set too, but that...
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    Adventure Stories

    Floating down a river with my bicycle on a pile of logs, rowing out to a deserted island, hiking to the highest point in the lower 48 by moonlight - people might like to read about these trips. I...
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    Wilderness Survival Pages

    I recenty added 50 pages on wilderness survival to my site, aimed especially at ultralight backpackers, and would love it if I could get some feedback from a few of you. (Moderator: I understand if...
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    Informal Poll: Why Go High?

    I went to the top of Mt. Sneffels (Colorado, 14,050 feet) in September, and a friend asked me why I like high places. I LOVE high places, but I was at a loss to explain why. There is something great...
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    Ultra-Cheap Gear

    I love to go as light as I can, but I also like to keep it light on the wallet. A plastic pop bottle works better (for me) than any other water container, and I just found a 1 ounce LED light for $2...
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    You Might be An Ultralight Backpacker If...

    If you you find yourself saying "Hey, that's a good idea," to more than one of the following, you might be an ultralight backpacker. I have been collecting these from various lightweight backpacking...
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    Cheap Tents

    The biggest problem with the cheap tents isn't that they aren't waterproof. The problem is that they are usually single-walled and you'll get a lot of condensation. I'm all for cheap stuff (I've...
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