Archive for the ‘hiking gear’ Category

Hiking Trip Preparation : Planning a Hiking Trip

Monday, March 19th, 2012

Looking up the weather, camp rules, and trails are an important part of planning a hiking trip. Learn how to plan a hiking trip in this free backpacking video about how to prepare for a hike.Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for ...

Hiking Trip Preparation : Planning Hiking Trips Near Water Sources

Friday, March 16th, 2012

If possible, plan a hiking trip around water so that bathing and drinking can occur easier. Learn how to plan a trip with water considerations in this free backpacking video about how to prepare for a hike.Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles ...

Hiking Trip Preparation : Hiking Exercises

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Conditioning is an important first step before starting on a hiking trip. Learn how to exercise for a hike in this free backpacking video about how to prepare for a hike.Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Miss Rouch has ...

Hiking 101 – Intro

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Introduction to the series and different alternatives to mainstream hiking gear

Best emergency prepardness stove. No need to store fuels.

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

foldingfirebox.com Demonstration shows how much versatility can be packed into such a small package. With FIREBOX you don't need to store fuel, "The fuel is all around you" Twigs & sticks, Landscaping bark or wood chips, Cardboard & newspappers...

Waterproof Green Laser Flashlight from Rayfoss

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Here is a mini-overview of the 50mW waterproof green laser from Rayfoss. Rayfoss Sells these in red, green, and violet, and in powers from 10mW to 200mW. The flashlight case itself comes in black, gray, and chrome. When ordering this laser, don't use the checkout system on their site (rayfoss.com), ...

Plymouth

Saturday, March 10th, 2012

Thought it was about time that there was a video on here that shows the best of Plymouth for a change. When the sun shines, it's actually not a bad place to live. Yes it may be 10 years behind most other places... but, that's part of its charm ! ...

KOA Hiking Guide: Essential Hiking Gear Pt. 2/3

Friday, March 9th, 2012

Cabela's Drew Steinberger shows KOA campers the gear you gotta have before you head out on your next hiking adventure!

How to Buy Used Camping and Hiking Gear

Friday, March 9th, 2012

Buying used camping and hiking gear can save you a bundle, but first you have to know where to look.

Homemade ultralight one micron backpacking water filter

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

One ounce filter will keep most parasites...if not all bacteria...out of your water. Counting 2 one quart yogurt containters used as a dirty holding bucket and a clean receving container, the whole setup weighs 3 ounces. This is not a guaranteed safe system and has not been tested on humans..except ...