1. Backpacking Without Foot Blisters
May 01, 2008


Nothing can ruin a hike or backpacking trip as quickly as foot blisters. The pain can be intense, and walking further on blistered feet can cause them to get worse, or to break and get infected. So how do you just avoid them altogether? Here are ten things that have worked for others. 1. Wear running shoes instead of hiking boots. Not everyone will agree with this, nor can everyone forgo the extra support that a boot offers, but this is a big part of what stopped me from getting blisters. I also enjoy hiking much more without heavy weights on my feet. 2. Try different socks. Wearing ... (read more)

Author: Steve Gillman | Article Views: 406

2. The Cold Steel Voyager Knife
May 01, 2008


Cold Steel Knives are among the most popular selling knives in the industry today, and for good reason. They are well made, affordable, rugged and extremely sharp knives. One of the most popular of the Cold Steel line is the Voyager series. These knives may be had in 3, 4, 5 and even 6 inch blade lengths and the consumer may choose between tanto style blades or clip point style blades. A further variation may be had by selecting a serrated blade in one of these models. The blade steel on these knives is VG-1 stainless which is a formulation of Cold Steel's making. The knives are ma... (read more)

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3. Why You Should Plan Your Next Hiking Adventure in Advance
April 11, 2008


Are you interested in taking a hiking adventure? Whether you want your next hiking adventure to only last a few hours or last as long as a few days, you may want to start thinking about planning your next hiking adventure in advance. Although it is nice to hear that you should plan your next hiking adventure in advance, you may be interested in wondering why that is so. As it was previously mentioned, a large number of individuals turn a traditional hiking adventure into a full-fledged vacation. If you would like to camp overnight at the hiking park in question, it is important... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 345

4. Why You Should Plan Your Camping Vacation In Advance
April 11, 2008


Are you interested in taking a camping vacation with your romantic partner, your friends, or your family? If you are, have you already started planning your camping vacation? If you have yet to start planning your camping vacation, you may want to think about doing so soon. Although it is nice to know that you should think about planning your camping vacation in advance, you may be wondering exactly why you should do so. In all honesty, you will find that there are a number of different reasons as to why you should start planning your next camping vacation in advance, as well as... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 359

5. Why You Should Create a Checklist for Your Next Hiking Trip
April 11, 2008


Are you in the mist of planning a hiking adventure for yourself, a group of your friends, or your family? If you are, have you made a hiking checklist for yourself? If you have yet to make a hiking checklist for yourself, you may want to think about doing so. Hiking checklists are ideal for those who are planning hiking trips, especially for the first time. One of the many reasons why you should take the time to create a hiking checklist for yourself is because a hiking checklist can help to improve your next hiking trip. Unfortunately, when it comes to taking a trip, even a hi... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 502

6. Why You Should Create a Camping Checklist for Yourself
April 11, 2008


Are you interested in going on a camping adventure? Whether you would like to go camping alone, with a group of your friends, with your family, or with your romantic partner, you will need to bring multiple pieces of camping equipment with you, as well as other camping supplies. Unfortunately, many campers realizes, often too late into their adventure, that they didn't bring everything that they wanted to or needed to bring. To prevent yourself from becoming one of those campers, you may want to think about creating a camping checklist for yourself, as there are a number of benef... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 371

7. Why the Hiking Staff of a Hiking Park Should Play a Role in Choosing a Hiking Trail
April 11, 2008


Are you interested in going on a fun filled hiking adventure? If you are, have you already decided which hiking trail that you would like to hike or even just which hiking park you would like to visit? If you have yet to decide on a hiking trial, you may want to start examining all of your options. When examining all of the local hiking trails that you can hike, you may want to think about examining the staff of the hiking trail or the hiking park in question. When it comes to examining the staff of a hiking park or a hiking trail, there are many individuals, possibly just li... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 339

8. Why Hiking is a Good Recreational Activity
April 11, 2008


Are you interested in doing something fun and exciting on a day that you may have off from work or a weekend that you may have no plans? If you are and if you are like many other Americans, there is a good chance that you may be interested in doing something recreational. If you are, you have a number of different options. One of those options involves going on a hike. Hiking is one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States. While different individuals have different reasons for enjoying hiking, it is easy to see that hiking is loved by many. In the United... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 370

9. Why Camping Makes the Ultimate Family Vacation
April 11, 2008


Are you and your family interested in taking a family vacation soon? If you are, have you already decided what you would like to do or where you would like to go? If you have yet to decide what you would like your next family vacation to be about, you may want to take the time to examine camping. Camping is a fun way to spend your next family vacation. Although it is nice to hear that camping is a fun way to spend your next family vacation, you may be wondering exactly why that is. What you need to know is that camping is often referred to as one of America's favorite pastimes. ... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 342

10. Where You Can Buy Your Hiking Gear and Supplies From
April 11, 2008


Are you interested in going on a hiking trip? Whether you want your hiking trip to last one day or last as long as one week, you will need to bring along multiple pieces of hiking gear and other hiking supplies. If this is your first time buying gear and other supplies to take with you on a hiking trip, you may be unsure as to where you can make your purchase or purchases from. Hiking gear is a phrase that is regularly used to describe pieces of equipment or items that are important to hiking. Hiking gear is regularly known to make hiking easier and safer. If you are in need of ... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 345

11. Where You Can Buy Your Camping Gear and Supplies From
April 11, 2008


Are you preparing to go on a camping vacation or even just a short camping trip? If you are, have you already gathered all of your camping gear and your other needed camping supplies? If you have yet to do so, it is something that you may want to soon think about doing. If this is your first time trying to find and buy camping gear and camping supplies, you may be unsure as to where you should make your purchase or purchases from. What you will find is that you have a number of different options. Both camping gear and camping supplies can be purchased from a number of differe... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 334

12. What You May Want to Bring With You on Your Next Hiking Adventure
April 09, 2008


Are you interested in going on a fun filled hiking adventure? If you are, you are definitely not alone. In the United States, a large number of individuals enjoy hiking, often whenever they get the chance to do so. Although there is a good chance that you may have gone hiking before, there is also a chance that this hiking adventure may be your first one. If that is the case, you may be wondering what you should bring along with you. If you are, you will want to continue reading on, as some common hiking gear pieces and hiking supplies are outlined below for your convenience. ... (read more)

Author: Jillian Smith | Article Views: 396