Part 1 of 3 sleeping under the stars is a bit overrated for me. seems the bugs attack, the critters find you, the wind blows away your body heat, frost and condensation soak your bag, then the rain falls, and no matter what your gear gets filthy. a minimalist tent tarp, bivy, or floor...
A must see series for anyone thinking about coming to australia and are not sure what to expect.this is a pilot episode. pete having worked in evas backpackers for over 12 years here in sydney was tired of seeing countless travellers come and go and fail to really experience what australia has to of...
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...
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. miss rou...
When choosing a tent for backpacking, consider the possible weather conditions, the climate, how many people it sleeps and the weight of it. find the lightest weight tent suitable for your needs with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors...
The backpacking light wilderness trekking school teaches lightweight camping, hiking, backpacking, trekking, packrafting, long distance hiking, thru hiking, winter camping, and other wilderness travel skills. we take great pride in offering high quality education and hands on instruction in advanced...
Part 1 of 8 a detailed review and philosophy about one of my backpacking systems. this system sides with the firepower side of my mobility vs firepower thesis ie that which will provide high capabilities for the given weight and bulk. the gear shown and discussed is designed for...
This is a video slideshow of a 5 week backpacking & climbing trip through ladakh, india jammu & kashmir province . first part of the trip was a trek from darcha to padum over 5000m passes through the heart of the remote himalayan kingdom of zanskar. next stop was the town of leh from which...
In this series i will show discuss and display the items that i keep in my survival backpack. you may call it a bob bug out bag , ghb get home bag , 72 hour kit, or any other name. basically this is a ready to go system that is made up of smaller kits that can help me to survive away from home, an...
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 richard fi...