thebackpacker.tv http://thebackpacker.tv Broadcast Your Adventure Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:34:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Western Mountaineering Alpinlite Sleeping Bag Gear Review http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/western-mountaineering-alpinlite-sleeping-bag-gear-review/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/western-mountaineering-alpinlite-sleeping-bag-gear-review/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:33:47 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4439 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->[tab name="Description"]The Western Mountaineering Alpinlite sleeping bag is wide, warm, and packed with features like a 3-dimensional full down collar, a full-length YKK zipper, and 5″ of loft, the Alpinlite has quickly become one of our most popular models. What I like most about this bag is the zipper system. ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

[tab name="Description"]The Western Mountaineering Alpinlite sleeping bag is wide, warm, and packed with features like a 3-dimensional full down collar, a full-length YKK zipper, and 5″ of loft, the Alpinlite has quickly become one of our most popular models. What I like most about this bag is the zipper system. It doesn’t get caught on the fabric when you need to get out of your bag quickly when nature decides to “call at night”.   The Alpinlite is just a wider version of that staple sleeping bag. There are many 20 degree down mummy bags on the market, but none have the width, warmth, or loft of the Western Mountaineering Alpinlite.  Dan at   does a great job putting together a video as to why he thinks this is a great bag…and I agree[/tab]
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  • Split-Full Collar
  • 5″ Loft, 20° F
  • 5 1/4″ Spacing/Continuous Baffles
  • 19 oz. Down Fill
  • 64″/39″ Shoulder/Foot Girth
  • Full-length #5 YKK Zipper
  • 1 lb. 15 oz. Total Weight

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/western-mountaineering-alpinlite-sleeping-bag-gear-review/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Choosing the Best Gaiters http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/choosing-the-best-gaiters/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/choosing-the-best-gaiters/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:41:36 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4435 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->Hiking gaiters can be an essential piece of gear when your backpacking in the Spring or Winter. I find in early Spring when it’s still wet, muddy, and cold, gaiters can keep my boots and socks pretty dry. Hiking Gaiters are normally a synthetic type material that covers the top of ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

Hiking gaiters can be an essential piece of gear when your backpacking in the Spring or Winter. I find in early Spring when it’s still wet, muddy, and cold, gaiters can keep my boots and socks pretty dry.

Hiking Gaiters are normally a synthetic type material that covers the top of your boot and the lower part of your leg.  Gaiters can protect you in many ways:

  • Keeps your legs warm when hiking in snow (especially snowshoeing)
  • Keeping your feet warm and dry when crossing small streams, or hiking in really muddy conditions.
  • They are great when hiking in tall blade grass, or ferns.

Another big advantage is during tick season. Ticks generally leap onto your leg or sock. Gaiters can be a huge benefit to make sure you don’t bring those pesky guys into your tent. 

Hiking Gaiters come in two heights, low and high.

  • Low Gaiters, 8” to 12” tall, are designed to mainly keep debris and water out of your hiking boots. These are recommended for basic hiking conditions.
  • High Gaiters are 15” to 18” tall. These are the workhorse Gaiters. They protect you during more extreme conditions, like bushwacking, deep snow and bad weather.

What kind of Gaiters should I get?

What’s the Activity?

  • Mild-Weather Hiking Trips – Trail Gaiters are your best bet. These have basic protection against some rain, rocks and grit. These are normally breathable and lightweight.
  • All-around Hiking, Mountaineering and Snowshoeing – Alpine gaiters are what you need. These provide better abrasion and water protection than the Trail Gaiters.

Good Gaiters can be costly, but well worth the investment. Nobody likes hiking in wet socks. Look for Gaiters that are waterproof. Gaiters that have a waterproof and breathable material are going to cost a bit more, but can be worth it for comfort.

Durability is the key. Keeping your legs free of abrasions is of utmost importance. Make sure the material is strong.

I wear the Outdoor Research Gaiters. These guys have never let me down and have always kept my feet dry.

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/choosing-the-best-gaiters/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Goat Head Sole Spikes Review http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/goat-head-sole-spikes-review/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/goat-head-sole-spikes-review/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:52:59 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4429 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->This is one piece of gear I’ve wondered about. This piece of gear looks pretty handy in the Winter when you’re backpacking on icy trails. Thanks to TrailsherpaTV for putting this together. Goat Head Sole Spikes™ are carefully designed traction spikes that screw directly into the soles of most any ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

This is one piece of gear I’ve wondered about. This piece of gear looks pretty handy in the Winter when you’re backpacking on icy trails. Thanks to TrailsherpaTV for putting this together.

Goat Head Sole Spikes™ are carefully designed traction spikes that screw directly into the soles of most any outdoor shoe. Unlike clumsy strap-on devices that rob the feel and agility of your performance shoe, you’ll hardly notice your Sole Spikes except for the earth-gripping traction you gain.

  • Each cup contains 24 quality Sole Spikes made from cold-forged, heat-hardened, corrosion resistant stainless steel for maximum durability as well as a 1/4? magnetic socket bit for EASY installation
  • 28 biting edges on each head for superior traction with fewer spikes
  • Serrated flange “locks” the spike into the sole to prevent back-turning and fall out
  • Easy to install in just about any shoe as our needle point screw tip allows goes right in without pre-drilling or other methods
  • Short tip and beefy flange prevent accidental push through to the foot
  • Bright finish makes it easier to find if you happen to drop a spike in snow or gravel
  • Use of Sole Spikes™ can increase the life of your shoe sole (like a hobnail)
  • Small gauge of the tip leaves minimal impact to your sole if you remove the spikes later. Not much more than if you stepped on a goat head thorn

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When I set out to hike the entire Appalachian Trail in 2003, one of the things I first tried to do was get in shape. I mean, you are walking over 2,000 miles up and down every day right? However, not that long into my hike I realized I wasn’t battling the physical part of it. Although, (and let me be brutally honest here), I hurt like nobody’s business the first four weeks. What really took me by surprise was the mental part of the hike. The loneliness, isolation, being wet all the time, being hot all the time, being cold all the time. One could say it’s physical, but the mental hardiness is as important as the physical part of your long distance hike.

There are two dominant schools of thought when it comes to the necessity of physical conditioning before a long distance hike. The first one asserts that the only way to prepare the body for the rigors of hauling a heavy pack up and down mountains is to haul a heavy pack up and down mountains. This being the case, the long distance hiker simply limits mileage and duration for the first few weeks, slowly increasing both as the body adjusts, increases its fitness, and hardens. You will get in shape as you go. No doubt about it. I prepared physically, but nothing does it compare to when you are actually out there.

My recommendation is: Do your best to prepare physically. Take your time in the beginning. You are NOT in a race and hike your OWN hike. Getting to know your gear, is as important is practicing by hauling your backpack all over the place before you go. Great! You can carry a pack up the mountain, but do you know how to pack your backpack up in a pouring rain without getting your sleeping bag wet. Nothing will give you the mental shit’s than knowing you’ll be sleeping in the wet spot tonight. Know your Gear!

The truth is — three to six months is a long time to hike in the backcountry. You will be hot, cold, tired, wet, lonely, and scared. You will itch, ache, and smell bad. The smell bad part is a huge one by the way. You will be hungry all the time. You will get homesick. After awhile, hiking becomes your job, and you’ll be bored. You’ll want to quit. The hardest part of completing a thru-hike is knowing you don’t have to. No one is making you hike day after day. You can go home anytime. The trick is to keep that far-away goal in the back of your mind while focusing only on the immediate day’s hike. Don’t think of hiking 2,000 miles; the longest trail is just a series of week-long hikes. From one town to the next. Rest. One day at a time. Just this next climb. Beating the Mental breakdown is keeping a positive attitude about why your hiking in the first place. It can be a journey where you will meet and become friends with people from all different parts of the world. You will see the beauty of the trail and what it brings YOU. Laugh when you hurt, smile when you smell, and enjoy it. You may only get one change to hike your long distance hike.

My recommendation: Bring your Ipod and regularly download new songs to listen to at camp. Laugh at yourself. Don’t be seduced by good food in town. Have new clothes brought you to half way in. This gives you a good feeling and reduces the odor you’ve been hiking in for awhile. Stay in contact with others and let them be inspired by you. They may be living vicariously through you. AND…Have Fun!

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/mentally-preparing-for-long-distance-hike/feed/ 5 0.0000000 0.0000000 Shout Out Video From The Appalachian Trail http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/shout-out-video-from-the-appalachian-trail/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/shout-out-video-from-the-appalachian-trail/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:41:13 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4416 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->One of the reason’s I put TheBackpackerTV together (and keep it going) are the stunning and breathtaking videos, documentaries, and tales about our beautiful wilderness areas. Of course watching a video, or documentary about the AT really draws me in after attempting a thru-hike myself in 2003. One of the ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

One of the reason’s I put TheBackpackerTV together (and keep it going) are the stunning and breathtaking videos, documentaries, and tales about our beautiful wilderness areas. Of course watching a video, or documentary about the AT really draws me in after attempting a thru-hike myself in 2003. One of the Youtube Channels I subscribe to is kookiemoose He has made some stunning video’s from the AT. He writes on his channel.

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,175 mile mountain footpath extending from Maine to Georgia. I enjoy hiking it and, bringing along a camera to document what I might happen to see. I hope you enjoy…

Recently, he did a shout out video to everyone else who shoots video’s of the AT and who really appreciates what the AT is, and what is has to offer. So we celebrate with kookiemoose who mentioned so many of the people that we have also shared videos on thebackpackertv and add our joy for those who shoot, capture, and then share their love of the AT and backcounty with us.

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/shout-out-video-from-the-appalachian-trail/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 MSR WindPro II Stove http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/msr-windpro-ii-stove/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/msr-windpro-ii-stove/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:19:08 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4407 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->[tab name="Description"]Having used the MSR WindPro II Stove in the backcountry,  I can say it’s as durable as any stove I’ve ever used. Generally, I use an Alcohol Stove 3 of the 4 seasons of the year. But I really like this stove for the Winter. I used my MSR ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

[tab name="Description"]Having used the MSR WindPro II Stove in the backcountry,  I can say it’s as durable as any stove I’ve ever used. Generally, I use an Alcohol Stove 3 of the 4 seasons of the year. But I really like this stove for the Winter. I used my MSR Whisperlight for years, and never had an issue with it.

  • Easy to operate—no priming?, pre-heating or pressurizing is necessary; attach an isobutane?-propane canister and start cooking (canister not included)
  • Includes a stand for inverting isobutane?-propane canisters for better cold weather performance and more consistent output over the life of each canister
  • At only 6.6 oz., the WindPro II is the lightest remote canister stove on the market
  • Wide burner head evenly distributes the flame for scorch-free cooking
  • Includes windscreen and heat reflector for increased operating performance; windscreen is designed to accommodate cookware up to 10 in. in diameter
  • 3 legs/pot supports fan out to form a stable 6 in. cooking surface; folds for compact storage
  • Flame is easily adjusted from a steady simmer to a full boil; long fuel line keeps control valve well away from the flame

MSR WindPro II stove is totally field maintainable; every stove part is designed to be taken apart and easily replaced in the field[/tab]

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/msr-windpro-ii-stove/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Big Frog Wilderness – Big Creek Trail http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/big-frog-wilderness-big-creek-trail/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/big-frog-wilderness-big-creek-trail/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:46:15 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4403 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->Just east of Chattanooga, along the Tennessee-Georgia border, resides some of the oldest known mountains in the world. Today, protecting these ancient peaks is the Cohutta and Big Frog Mountain Wilderness Areas. The majority of the Big Frog Wilderness lies within Tennessee, while the largest portion of the Cohutta Wilderness resides ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

Just east of Chattanooga, along the Tennessee-Georgia border, resides some of the oldest known mountains in the world. Today, protecting these ancient peaks is the Cohutta and Big Frog Mountain Wilderness Areas. The majority of the Big Frog Wilderness lies within Tennessee, while the largest portion of the Cohutta Wilderness resides in Georgia.

This trip was a moderate hike and had some amazing views. One of the places we found to camp was at the intersection of Grassy Gap Trail  and Yellow Stand Lead Trail.  At that intersection there is a ridge that  you can climb and camp in a nice flat spot. Almost in a bathtub type setting. (Unless it’s raining)

Big Creek Trail #68 (5.6 miles) Popular camping area along trail.

Grassy Gap #67 (3.5 miles) Also known as Barkleggin Trail, this hike offers seclusion as it meanders through the wilderness. The trail ends at the intersection of the Yellow Stand Lead and Big Frog trails.

Yellow Stand Lead #73 (2.9 miles) Hikers will enjoy several mountain views along this hike, as well as a few good fishing holes.

This loop hike offers some really nice campsites, creek crossings, and views. 

We started at FF221 that you can get to by Hwy 64 (in TN) right behind the Power Plant hovering over the Ocoee River  The FF road will take you all the way up to the trail head of Big Creek Trail.  Follow the Big Creek Trail (#68) to the Grassy Gap Trail (#67) (The intersection is tricky here) Becareful you don’t end up hiking up to Big Frog Mountain.  Work your way around to Yellow Stand Trail and at the intersection climb up the ridge where you will find a great camp spot. NO WATER however. The next morning it’s all down hill back to the Yellow Stand Trail Head. Follow the old road to the gravel road to complete the loop. This FF is now closed. You used to be able to park at the Yellow Stand Trail Head, but no more.

 

The nearly 300 mile Benton MacKaye Trail traverses the Big Frog Wilderness, providing a long distance thru-hike, or a backbone to loop with other trails for overnight backpacking opportunities. The Big Frog Trail provides access to several other trails that cross the Wilderness along ridges and streams. From the top of Big Frog Mountain you can hike south into Cohutta Wilderness on the Hemp Top Trail (eight-tenths of a mile). Even in the wet season (spring and early summer), water may be hard to find, so carry plenty.

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/big-frog-wilderness-big-creek-trail/feed/ 3 34.9936905 -84.5415955 Gregory Baltoro 75 Backpack http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/gregory-baltoro-75-backpack/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/gregory-baltoro-75-backpack/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:44:20 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4397 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->[tab name="Description"]I really like this backpack. Gregory makes some awesome packs and I think they scored with this one. The award-winning Gregory Baltoro 75 internal frame backpack boasts a wealth of access points, an array of features and an innovative suspension system that combine to make this 4400+ cubic inch ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

[tab name="Description"]I really like this backpack. Gregory makes some awesome packs and I think they scored with this one. The award-winning Gregory Baltoro 75 internal frame backpack boasts a wealth of access points, an array of features and an innovative suspension system that combine to make this 4400+ cubic inch pack a backcountry workhorse.

Determined to avoid the failings of ill-fitting backpacks, Gregory has equipped the Baltoro 75 with the high-performance Response Auto Fit Suspension (AFS) system. Designed to flex with the natural movements of your body, AFS distributes weight evenly, providing superior load stability, comfort and range of motion. A single aluminum stay connects to twin independently rotating hipbelt panels that automatically adjust to the angle of your hips and ensure proper load transfer. Accompanying stabilizer straps allow for micro adjustments for optimal fit. A curved composite top frame “stiffener” further increases stability and aids in weight distribution. The Baltoro 75′s shoulder harness connects to the frame of the pack via rotating Auto-Cant attachment points, adjusting automatically to the contours of your neck and shoulders and eliminating the pinching and chafing caused by the imperfect fit of fixed or less adjustable harnesses. The 3D pre-curved harness and hipbelt are bolstered with dual density foams to cushion and prevent chafing. A sternum strap and load-lifter straps further enhance the fit of the Baltoro 75 and ensure the stability of your load.

A lashed divider separates the top and front-entry main compartment of the Baltoro 75 from a lower sleeping bag compartment, allowing for organization and separation of wet and dry gear. When hauling longer items or in need of access between the two compartments, you can unhook the divider and convert the Baltoro 75 to a single, large compartment. The extendible lid of the Baltoro 75 includes a weather-resistant zippered pocket for stowing gear and can be detached and used as a day pack. Zippered side pockets and a large front pocket provide additional places to store gear.

Other features include a canted, hideaway water bottle holder, dual mesh hipbelt pockets, gear loops and side, cross over and lower panel compression straps. An integrated sleeve and dual exit ports make the Baltoro 75 hydration system (sold separately) compatible.[/tab]
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Recommended Use: Extended and Multi-Day Backpacking
Weight: Small: 5 lb 10 oz
Medium: 5 lb 14 oz
Large: 6 lb 2 oz
Type: Internal Frame Backpack
Volume: Small: 4455 cu in
Medium: 4757 cu in
Large: 4760 cu in
Material: 210D Double Diamond Ripstop and 210D x 420D HD flat weave fabrics
Frame Material: Aluminum
Fits Torso: Small: 16″-18″
Medium: 18″-20″
Large: 20″-22″
Hydration Compatible: Yes
Access: Top Loading w/ Front Access
Maximum Weight: 50 lb
Detachable Daypack: Yes
Sternum Strap: Yes; Adjustable Position
Torso Adjustment: Yes
Warranty: Lifetime

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/gregory-baltoro-75-backpack/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Cloudburst Jacket – Eastern Mountain Sports http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/cloudburst-jacket-eastern-mountain-sports/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/cloudburst-jacket-eastern-mountain-sports/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:54:22 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4388 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->[tab name="Description"] EMS Cloudburst Jacket – Women’s When the weather is wet and range of motion is critical, the Cloudburst’s stretch panels and waterproof, breathable System Three are elemental. Features/Benefits: Nylon dobby fabric with stretch nylon side panels and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish Shell fabric backed by waterproof ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

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EMS Cloudburst Jacket – Women’s

When the weather is wet and range of motion is critical, the Cloudburst’s stretch panels and waterproof, breathable System Three are elemental.

Features/Benefits:

  • Nylon dobby fabric with stretch nylon side panels and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
  • Shell fabric backed by waterproof breathable System Three 10k coating
  • Fully taped seams for complete waterproof protection
  • 2.5 layer construction for enhanced breathability and lightweight packability
  • Stretch underarm, front and back side panels allow easy movement
  • Attached adjustable hood
  • Two-way underarm zippers to regulate internal temperature
  • Two-way center-front zipper with storm and draft flaps
  • Brushed chin guard and collar for nonchafing softness
  • Vertical chest pocket with water-resistant zipper
  • Two hand pockets with water-resistant zippers
  • Velcro adjustable cuffs
  • Drop-tail hem for greater coverage
  • Hem drawcord and snap closure keep rain and wind out

Fiber Content: 100% nylon dobby

Panels: 100% stretch twill nylon

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/cloudburst-jacket-eastern-mountain-sports/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Cooking in the Backcountry http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/cooking-in-the-backcountry/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/03/cooking-in-the-backcountry/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:28:27 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4384 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->One of my favorite things to do in the backcountry is to try out different recopies I’ve read about online, or watched a video about. NOLS puts together a recipe to cook Quiche Moraine out in the wilderness. Of course for me, weight is always a factor. Someone on an ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

One of my favorite things to do in the backcountry is to try out different recopies I’ve read about online, or watched a video about. NOLS puts together a recipe to cook Quiche Moraine out in the wilderness.

Of course for me, weight is always a factor. Someone on an extended trip into the backcountry will not be able to carry large amounts of fresh food, due to the extra weight from high water content, and will have to rely heavily on food with a low water content, such dried meats and vegetables, packaged dehydrated camping foods, and starches such as ramen, polenta, and dried potato flakes. Wilderness experts in both categories sometimes make use of locally available wild foods as well, particularly wild vegetables and fruit but also occasionally fresh fish and wild game; however, it is not unusual for camping food, especially backcountry food, to be partially or totally vegetarian. However, I think this is doable considering the pot you may have to use to make it.

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Each Spring hundreds, if not thousands plan a backpacking trip somewhere. Whether it’s in one of our National Parks, or a Wilderness area, or maybe just a State Park. Preparing for your trip can make it enjoyable, and safe. I’ve put together some tips for preparing for a backpacking trip. No matter where you end up.

  1. Learn camping skills. Just reading about camping skills is not enough. Actually learn from a knowledgeable outdoorsman or outdoorswoman. If you are new to backpacking trips, consider joining a backpacking group or tour and ask for help. I suggest a practice run (even if it’s your own backyard) so you can get to know your gear.
  2. Learn to read maps and use a compass and GPS properly. Buy a good compass and a map of the area in which you intend to immerse yourself, and study the terrain carefully before you set out, so that you have some idea of what awaits you. Get in the habit as you hike of looking around and checking your map so you always know where you are. Keep track of landmarks and trailside scenery and make notes as you go on the map. Put the map into a clear plastic bag and seal it if it is not already waterproof.
  3. Learn about your area. This is extremely important if you are going someplace very different from your own locality. Research what sort of weather to expect, what types of creatures (i.e. bears) and vegetation that you are likely to encounter, terrain, and possible dangers. A guide book can be useful, if it is high-quality.
  4. Tell someone your itinerary. Before leaving for the hike, be sure a trusted person will be alerted to your trip. If a disaster befalls you, and you don’t come back on time, he or she can alert the authorities, give information on your intended whereabouts, and so on.
  5. Dress for the environment and the weather. Temperatures and weather can vary wildly; be prepared for a range of conditions. Learn to dress warmly for cold temperatures or protect yourself from heat.
  6. Get used to your pack. Two days into the back-country is notthe time to find out you aren’t able to carry your own pack. Carry it around fully loaded for a few hours every day. Take walks whenever possible with it. If your backpack is too heavy and unwieldy in the middle of civilization, it will to be impossible to carry in the wilderness. Do not try to carry more than 30% of your own body weight on your back–and even that might be too much.
  7. Consider where the water source will be. Don’t assume you can drink the water unless told by an expert–a crystal clear mountain stream can be swimming with illness-causing bacteria. Water may not be potable, or essentially inaccessible. In a dry or hot season, springs, rivers, and streams may dry up. In some dry areas, like deserts, you may have to bring in all of your water. Remember that water is 8 1/3 pounds a gallon[1]; this adds up quickly.
  8. Bring your first aid kit. What you will need to bring will depend on where you are hiking, when, and how long you’ll be out. But a basic kit will contain:
    • Bandages, both gauze and ACE bandages(for sprains and strains)
    • Sunscreen
    • Pain-killers (ibuprofen, etc.)
    • Tweezers
    • Anti-bacterial cream
    • Diarrhea relief
    • Adhesive bandages
    • Foot care items: athletic tape, blister bandages, “moleskin” patches, etc
  9. Know your tents. For backpacking, you need shelter that is proper for the terrain and season, lightweight but strong, and relatively easy to manage. “Pop-up” tents are very popular for the beginner, although be sure to select the tent that will fit your needs.Be sure to assemble your tent before heading to the wilderness, to know how to set it, inspect for damage, and replace any missing parts. Always have a repair kit. Avoid packing wet tents if you can. If you can’t, don’t forget to dry them out later.
  10. Prepare your sleeping gear. A sleeping bag is the typical way to keep warm at night. Be sure yours is rated in the recommended temperature range of your wilderness area, as you don’t want to be too hot or cold. Buy a compression bag to help reduce bulk. You may want to buy a sleeping bag liner to keep your bag in its best shape. You also will likely want a sleeping pad, either blow-up or self-inflating. All of these items will be among your heaviest, bulkiest items, so choose wisely. A zero-degree bag should not weigh more than 3 pounds if you shop carefully. A sleeping pad should not weigh more than 2 pounds. Added together and on your back, that’s still a heavy 5 pounds. Try find gear well below these weights.
  11. Pay attention to your footwear. A foot injury will turn a wilderness journey into a crisis in moments. Choose supportive, rugged footwear appropriate to the terrain. Hiking boots are the usual best choice, with hiking shoes or sandals also possible good choices. ‘Always break in your footwear before your backpacking trip.’: a simple blister can cause big difficulties.
  12. Consider your food. Backpacking in the wilderness requires lightweight, shelf-stable, high-calorie food. Avoid food that needs refrigeration or is fragile. Most outdoor stores, catalogs, and websites offer freeze-dried, or ready-to-eat meals that are easy to heat. American-style MRE’s (military rations) are available in a commercial version. You can also find foods at the grocery store that are in camping-friendly form. In addition to snacks, two or three meals a day, be sure you bring a bit more than you think you’ll need. In bear country, you will need to learn how to hang a bear bag or have a bear-resistant container and secure it properly.

Go through the Trip in your Head. One of the things I do before I go out into the Wilderness is I think about each day I’m out there. What am I doing? What will I want to eat? How do I get my water? What kind of campsite will I be camping in. I try and visualize everything I may need. It really helps me bring what I need.

Tips

  • Always be willing to turn back if your trip is threatened by bad weather, injury, or the like. The journey is the point, not the destination. Bad things can happen if bad decisions are made out of stubbornness.
  • Carry spares wherever possible: things break and get lost; bulbs burn out and boot laces break.
  • You can buy foldable stoves that burn solid fuel bars and fit into a pocket: a marvellous saviour when everything is too wet to burn and you are in dire need of a hot beverage.
  • Rope always finds a purpose. Polypropylene rope is light and very strong and can be used for washing lines; storm-setting your tent; hauling people out of holes in the ground; crossing rivers; dragging your rucksack up a cliff face and hanging your kit out of the reach of animals.
  • Whenever possible, start pitching camp at least an hour before sunset. Setting up camp at dark is much more difficult.

Don’t forget to HAVE FUN! That’s why you went out there in the first place. Enjoy and be grateful to be with Nature.

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Bottled water is a bit of a fad and a strange thing to pay for, considering water makes up majority of our planet (yeah yeah, it’s purified and all that).

Wait a second – now you can get purification without having to fork out money for every little 250ml! Camelbak are bringing you a nifty little water bottle that will clean up your water in just 60 seconds. A brilliant innovation into purifying water, the All Clear bottle contains a UV light installed in the cap that’s proven to eradicate 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.99% of viruses and 99.9% of protozoa. That gives you a pretty good chance of not coming down with Delhi Belly if you ask me!

You can fill it from any stream, tap, or spigot and even has a pre-filter accessory to filter out sediments as you fill it up from a natural source. It would be great for a camping trip or if you’re travelling to a country where the water isn’t purified. It treats 80 cycles (16 gallons) with each charge (so if you drank three bottles a day, it would last about 25 days), and the cap is protected from wear and weather so that you can take it anywhere and everywhere. The bulb itself should last 10,000 cycles – that would be the equivalent of drinking 3 bottles a day for 9 years – so you’re unlikely going to need to change that. It’s powered by two lithium batteries, rechargeable via USB (that’s pretty cool).

The only thing that I think would make this bottle a super-green alternative to bottled water would be to include a solar panel to augment the lithium batteries and reduce energy expenditure. But all the same, a pretty darned nifty gadget. If anyone has tested this in the backcounty would love to hear about it.

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/clean-water-everytime-by-uv-light/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Sierra Designs Utopia 15 Sleeping Bag http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/sierra-designs-utopia-15-sleeping-bag/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/sierra-designs-utopia-15-sleeping-bag/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:59:07 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4362 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->[tab name="Description"] Sierra Designs Utopia 15 Degree Synthetic Camping Sleeping Bag – The Utopia 15 Degree Synthetic sleeping bag by Sierra Designs is a great year-round bag. Its also a great choice for three season cold sleepers. This bag combines HeatSync continuous-filament insulation with Flex technology to deliver tough to beat ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

[tab name="Description"] Sierra Designs Utopia 15 Degree Synthetic Camping Sleeping Bag – The Utopia 15 Degree Synthetic sleeping bag by Sierra Designs is a great year-round bag. Its also a great choice for three season cold sleepers. This bag combines HeatSync continuous-filament insulation with Flex technology to deliver tough to beat quality in a light, durable design. For superior comfort and heat retention, Sierra Designs incorporates Flex technology into several insulated jackets and sleeping bags. With elastic built into the baffles of both down and synthetic jackets and bags, Flex technology hugs the body, eliminates dead air space, and keeps warm air close to the body. And beyond just keeping you warmer, Flex jackets and sleeping bags move with you for better mobility and a more comfortable night’s sleep.The Utopia 15 Degree Synthetic sleeping bag by Sierra Designs is your go to bag for those over nights spent in the teens.[/tab]
[tab name="Specs"]Temp Rating: 15° / -9°C
Shape: Mummy


EN Comfort Limit: 28oF / -2oC
EN Lower Limit: 16oF / -9oC
EN Extreme Limit: -17oF / -27oC

Size Regular:

  • Fits to: 6’ / 183 cm
  • Length: 78” / 198 cm
  • Zipper Side: Left
  • Shoulder girth: 57 – 65″
  • Hip girth: 53 – 61″
  • Footbox: 35 – 43″
  • Fill weight: 37 oz. / 1.0 kg
  • Total weight: 3 lb. 9 oz. / 1.6 kg
  • Stuffed diameter: 9″ / 23 cm
  • Stuffed length: 19″ / 48 cm

Size Long:

  • Fits to: 6’6” / 198 cm
  • Length: 84” / 213 cm
  • Zipper Side: Left
  • Shoulder girth: 59 – 67″
  • Hip girth: 55 – 63″
  • Footbox: 37 – 45″
  • Fill weight: 40 oz. / 1.1 kg
  • Total weight: 3 lb. 13 oz. / 1.7 kg
  • Stuffed diameter: 9″ / 23 cm
  • Stuffed length: 19″ / 48 cm

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/sierra-designs-utopia-15-sleeping-bag/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Backpacking the Winds — The Classics http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/backpacking-the-winds-the-classics/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/backpacking-the-winds-the-classics/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:43:22 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4358 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->These series of videos are produced by Outdoor Research. Backpacking the Wind River Range is just one included in the series. The Wind River Range should be the right of passage for any trail lover. Titcomb basin connects a series of trails to deliver hikers to a granite stronghold of ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

These series of videos are produced by Outdoor Research. Backpacking the Wind River Range is just one included in the series.

The Wind River Range should be the right of passage for any trail lover. Titcomb basin connects a series of trails to deliver hikers to a granite stronghold of alpine lakes and Wyoming’s tallest peaks. The fishing is excellent. The elevation gain is minimal. Dogs are allowed in the Wind River Range, a rarity for wilderness areas in the U.S.

It’s little wonder that NOLS using as this for a lot of its course work.

 

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/backpacking-the-winds-the-classics/feed/ 3 43.0125275 -109.2470856 Solar Powered Collapsible Lamp http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/solar-powered-collapsible-lamp/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/solar-powered-collapsible-lamp/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:25:05 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4351 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->Illuminate your camp site the environmentally friendly way, with these solar-powered collapsible lamps. Powered by solar energy, this eco-friendly concept lamp lights up your surrounds when unfolded. Designed by Jesper Jonsson, the solar-powered collapsible lamps come equipped with solar panels that collect energy when the sun is out and store ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

Illuminate your camp site the environmentally friendly way, with these solar-powered collapsible lamps. Powered by solar energy, this eco-friendly concept lamp lights up your surrounds when unfolded. Designed by Jesper Jonsson, the solar-powered collapsible lamps come equipped with solar panels that collect energy when the sun is out and store it in a battery. Once the sun goes down, the lamp can be unfolded and its onboard battery powers a set of bulbs inside the lamp to give you light. It also comes with a strap with magnets that lets you hang the lamp in a variety of ways, open of closed. Jesper Jonsson. 

Ordering the solar panel and LED’s is the easy part and probably even the small amount of sewing to get the fabric correct, but finding a small enough switch and getting it to work correctly each time you open or close the light maybe the tough part. Still probably nothing that an order from Adafruit Industries wouldn’t fix. I’m definitely going to try this. If you are into light weight backpacking like I am, you should try this also.

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/solar-powered-collapsible-lamp/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Marmot Plasma 40 Degree Sleeping Bag Review http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/marmot-plasma-40-degree-sleeping-bag-review/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/02/marmot-plasma-40-degree-sleeping-bag-review/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:38:03 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4340 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->[tab name="Description"]I love Marmot Sleeping Bags! Quite frankly I think they are some of the best on the market today. Winner of multiple awards including Outside Magazine’s prestigious “Gear of the Year,” the Marmot Plasma 40 Sleeping Bag is in a class of its own. What makes this bag so ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

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  • Material: [shell] Pertex Quantum GL (nylon micro-ripstop, 10D), DWR coating; [lining] nylon ripstop (10D)
  • Insulation: 900+ fill down
  • Shape: mummy
  • Draft Collar: yes, draft tube
  • Max User Height: (regular) 6 ft, (long) 6 ft 6 in
  • Shoulder Circumference: 60 in
  • Hip Circumference: 58 in
  • Foot Circumference: 44 in
  • Stuff Size: 13 x 7 in
  • Stuff Sack: yes
  • Storage Sack:
  • Bag Length:
  • Waterproofing: DWR coating
  • Degree: 40 F
  • European Norm Comfort Rating: 50.9 F
  • European Norm Lower Limit Rating: 43.52 F
  • Weight: 1 lb 2.7 oz
  • Recommended Use: summer trekking, camping, backpacking
  • Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime

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I get asked a lot about Tarp Tenting. But one of the weird looks I get is when I mention I even use my Tarp in the Winter. In fact, if you have the right gear, you can be as comfortable under a tarp in snow, than any other regular camping trip in the Winter.

I use the Equinox 10 X 12 tarp. It takes about 20 minutes to dig a 3′ deep pit and pitch the tarp above it. There are many options including burying the sides under snow to fully prevent wind vs keeping it somewhat open to help with condensation. If you use your poles to support the tarp (and choose a flat site or a slightly rougher nylon tarp–snow really slides off of silnylon) you can cover your tarp with snow for insulation much like a snow cave but without the 2 hour time needed and guaranteed wet-through gloves.

However, tarp tenting in the Winter is a bit different from just pitching it anywhere. I usually look for a place out of the wind. Under a huge pine tree. Or even next to a rock crop. If you get a heavy snowfall, the extra protection will keep your tarp from falling in. One time it started sleeting, and sleet is heavy. Understanding how your tarp reacts to different weather issues may help you when that crappy weather moves in at night.

Tarp tenting in the snow is as much fun, and enjoyable than without snow. Looking out in a panoramic view underneath your tarp worth it.

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/01/winter-tarp-tenting/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 MSR Lightning Axis Snowshoes http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/01/msr-lightning-axis-snowshoes/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/01/msr-lightning-axis-snowshoes/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:33:24 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4303 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->[tab name="Description"]Looking for the right snowshoes can be a daunting task. However, I really like these snowshoes that MSR has put out. Along with MSR’s quickly-becoming-legendary 360-degree traction system and easy-peasy SpeedLock Comfort bindings, the MSR Men’s Lightning Axis Snowshoe features the Axis Gait Efficiency System. This system adjusts to ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

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Along with MSR’s quickly-becoming-legendary 360-degree traction system and easy-peasy SpeedLock Comfort bindings, the MSR Men’s Lightning Axis Snowshoe features the Axis Gait Efficiency System. This system adjusts to your extra-wonky walk to make snowshoeing as natural as strolling down the beach.

  • Bilateral binding adjustment neutralizes variances in foot positions to give you the most natural-feeling stride possible
  • 360-degree traction frames for added support and stability in varied terrain
  • Modular flotation tails (sold separately) allow you to use the shorter snowshoe alone for maneuverability or attach the tails when added flotation is necessary
  • Climbing wires come standard and can be activated with a flick of your pole

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22 25 30
Color Orange/Red Orange/Red Orange/Red
Weight per pair 4 lbs / 1810 g 4 lbs 3 oz / 1890 g 4 lbs 12 oz / 2160 g
Width 8 in / 20 cm 8 in / 20 cm 8 in / 20 cm
Length 22 in / 56 cm 25 in / 64 cm 30 in / 76 cm
Binding type SpeedLock SpeedLock SpeedLock
Televator X X X
Gait Unisex/normal width Unisex/normal width Unisex/normal width
Footwear size range 4.5 M – 13 M / 35.5 – 48 4.5 M – 13 M / 35.5 – 48 4.5 M – 13 M / 35.5 – 48
Load Up to 180 lbs / Up to 80 kilos 120 – 220 lbs / 54 – 100+ kilos 150 – 280 lbs / 68 – 127+ kilos
Load w/ tails Up to 250 lbs / Up to 114 kilos 120 – 280 lbs / 54 – 127 kilos 180 – 300+ lbs / 82 – 136+ kilos
Country of Origin Made in Seattle, USA Made in Seattle, USA Made in Seattle, USA

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]]> http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/01/msr-lightning-axis-snowshoes/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Tales From The Trail Part 2 Episode 2 http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/01/tales-from-the-trail-part-2-episode-2/ http://thebackpacker.tv/2012/01/tales-from-the-trail-part-2-episode-2/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:52:19 +0000 Admin http://thebackpacker.tv/?p=4250 Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath — entirely within Wisconsin — that highlights these Ice Age landscape features while providing access to some of the state’s most beautiful natural areas. This episode focuses on the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit. The Southern Unit of ...]]> Apache [REQUEST_URI] => /feed/ [DOCUMENT_ROOT] => /home/theback/public_html [GATEWAY_INTERFACE] => CGI/1.1 [HTTP_ACCEPT] => text/html,application/xhtml+xml,text/xml;q=0.9,text/plain;q=0.8,image/png,*/*;q=0.5 [HTTP_ACCEPT_CHARSET] => ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.7 [HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING] => gzip [HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE] => en-us,en;q=0.5 [HTTP_CACHE_CONTROL] => no-cache [HTTP_CONNECTION] => close [HTTP_HOST] => thebackpacker.tv [HTTP_PRAGMA] => no-cache [HTTP_USER_AGENT] => CCBot/1.0 (+http://www.commoncrawl.org/bot.html) [HTTP_X_CC_ID] => ccc02-01 [PATH] => /bin:/usr/bin [QUERY_STRING] => [REDIRECT_STATUS] => 200 [REDIRECT_UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [REDIRECT_URL] => /feed/ [REMOTE_ADDR] => 38.107.179.217 [REMOTE_PORT] => 56530 [REQUEST_METHOD] => GET [SCRIPT_FILENAME] => /home/theback/public_html/index.php [SCRIPT_NAME] => /index.php [SERVER_ADDR] => 68.71.135.146 [SERVER_ADMIN] => webmaster@thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_NAME] => thebackpacker.tv [SERVER_PORT] => 80 [SERVER_PROTOCOL] => HTTP/1.1 [SERVER_SIGNATURE] => [UNIQUE_ID] => T7Yr2kRHh5IADfnvzmEAAAAl [PHP_SELF] => /index.php [REQUEST_TIME] => 1337338842 [argv] => Array ( ) [argc] => 0 ) -->

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath — entirely within Wisconsin — that highlights these Ice Age landscape features while providing access to some of the state’s most beautiful natural areas.

This episode focuses on the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit.

The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest is 30 miles long, extending from the village of Dousman, Wisconsin, almost to the city of Whitewater. Forest Headquarters is 3 miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.

If you missed the first Tales from the Trail Season. You can watch all of them on TheBackpackerTV.
Part One Episode One
Part One Episode Two
Part One Episode Three

I created TheBackpackerTV because of my passion for the outdoors and seeing nature up close and personal. To share my experiences, and the experiences of others for everyone to enjoy. We go watch hundreds of videos each month picking the very best for you. Enjoy!

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The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath — entirely within Wisconsin — that highlights these Ice Age landscape features while providing access to some of the state’s most beautiful natural areas.

This episode focuses on the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit.

The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest is 30 miles long, extending from the village of Dousman, Wisconsin, almost to the city of Whitewater. Forest Headquarters is 3 miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.

Tails from the Trail was Directed by Paul Sheehan.

Its hard to imagine that many Americans are unaware of the natural landscapes that abound across our great nation. Its even harder to believe were not doing all we can to protect them. For just that reason, former producers of MTVs The Real World and National Geographic Adventure bring you Tales from the Trail. A new breed of outdoor programming, Tales from the Trail teaches the methodology of leave no trace trekking, seeking to challenge the most experienced packers while revealing just how accessible these locations are to the novice.

Well hike alongside Blaire Carson, an athletic California girl with a penchant for nature trail medicines and comedic relief, and Chris Abel, a stuntman and accomplished Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. Together, Blair and Chris are certain to appeal to a diverse audience as they lead the way through an American backcountry ripe with mountaintop vistas, whiskey jug trios, haunted quarries, and untold history.

If you missed the first Tales from the Trail Season. You can watch all of them on TheBackpackerTV.
Part One Episode One
Part One Episode Two
Part One Episode Three

I created TheBackpackerTV because of my passion for the outdoors and seeing nature up close and personal. To share my experiences, and the experiences of others for everyone to enjoy. We go watch hundreds of videos each month picking the very best for you. Enjoy!

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