Terra Nova Laser Photon - lightest tent in the world
Previewed by Trail Technical Editor Graham Thompson. World exclusive full review in the new issue of Trail, out now.
Backpacker Magazine GearCast: Fastpacking Pitch 101
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In this how-to clinic, Backpacker editors Jonathan Dorn and Marc Kauffman talk about the benefit of setting your tent up in the so-called "fastpacking" pitch. Learn what that term means, why it can save you several pounds, and what conditions are best for using it. Jon and Marc also demonstrate the fastest step-by-step method for setting up the typical footprint, poles, and rainfly.
Advanced Hiking Tips : How to Pack a Backpack for a Hiking Trip
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Learn how to pack your backpack for your hiking excursion in this free video.
Expert: Chris Van Londen
Bio: Chris Van Londen's experience with backpacking and hiking spans three decades. He has hiked all over the United States and Canada.
Filmmaker: Martin Van Londen
Free Ultralight Backpacking Gear
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Here are a few things you probably already have lying around that you can use to reduce your pack weight. Have others ideas? Please share!
Fitting a pack comfortably with Wayne Gregory
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Gregory Mountain Products founder Wayne Gregory shows how to properly fit and size a backpack for optimum comfort on the trail.
Backpacker Magazine Gear School: Fit A Backpack Right
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Finding out your torso length is half the battle. Backpacker's Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains all the strategies to you need to find a good-fitting backpack--from how to simulate a fully-loaded pack, to what to look for in hip belts and shoulder straps. Learn how to find your perfect pack at Gear School - straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.
Backpacker's Gear School: Cook With An Outback Oven
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Jon Dorn goes to the kitcen to teach you how to bake perfect treats every time on the trail. Learn more from Backpacker's Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide, and at www.backpacker.com/video.
How to Hang a Bear Bag
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Backpacker editors demonstrate how to (and how not to) hang a bear bag to protect your food in bruin country.
Backpacker Magazine SkillsCast: Build A Tent Footprint
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Backpacker magazine shows you how to build a plastic footprint for your tent--a skill taken from the Jan/Feb 2007 issue. Associate editor Jason Stevenson explains the nine steps to create a footprint, including how to cut webbing and punch grommets. Learn more Skills at www.backpacker.com.
Backpacker Skills: Pack for a Week-Long Trip
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Our Editor in Chief schools you on his packing secrets for long-trail comfort.
Backpacker's Gear School: Keep Your Knife Sharp
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5 simple steps to a sharp, rust-free blade. From Backpacker's Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide.
Trail Chef: How To Bake A Fish On a Rock
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If you've caught a fish in the backcountry but forgot the pan, don't despair: Trail Chef shows you how to improvise a skillet with a rock. Also, learn Trail Chef's Spicy Southwest Marinade—perfect for any food with fins.
Backpacker Survival Skills: Start a Fire with Your Cell Phone
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Editor in Chief Jon Dorn shows you how to get a fire going with nothing but your cellphone, a piece of steel wool, and some tinder.
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