Amazines Free Camping Article Archive for May 2008

1. Planning a Backpacking Trip: Pointers Prior to Proceeding
June 03, 2008

This year is finally the year you’re going to take the backpacking trip you’ve always dreamed. You’ve researched all your choices: You could journey on a Grand Canyon hiking trip; you might blaze one of the rocky routes of an Arizona hiking trail; or, you’ve looked into traversing the mountainous terrains of a Colorado hiking vacation. No matter which jaunt you choose, follow these simple pointers when planning a backpacking trip into the wild. • Make sure to have all your basic camping equipment and then test it. You’ll need comfortable (hard rubber [Vibram]) hiking boots, a comfortable... (read more)

Author: Thomas Hollowell | Article Views: 635

2. The Opinel Pocket Knife
May 19, 2008

The Opinel pocket knife may not be as well known in the western world as perhaps it should be, but it is a icon of sorts in Europe and especially France where these knives have been made for over 100 years. Simple in design and modestly priced, this is an easy knife to use which anyone can afford. The Opinel story started back in the 1890's in the town of Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne in the Sovoie region of France. The Opinel Knife Company was founded by Joseph Opinel and run as a family business. Even today, the Opinel family continues to run this business according to the same principles of... (read more)

Author: Bob Holder | Article Views: 2603

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