Summer Hiking & Backpacking Essentials

Backpacker Magazine - Backpacking 101

Summer has officially started, and many people use the nice weather to explore the mountains and trails in the great outdoors.

Backpacker Magazine has compiled a list of great articles to prepare yourself for trekking. The categories of articles include: Getting in shape, Essential clothing and gear, Planning your trip and finding a trail, Topographical map and compass skills, Planning for the unexpected, Food, Gear checklists and packing, Tips for leaving no trace, Dealing with dangerous animals and plants , First-aid, Survival, and How to stay warm and dry.

These are great tips for summer and winter camping that could end of up saving your weekend or your life.

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Bonus Link: Vancouver's Mountain Equipment Coop sells great gear for all kinds of gear for outdoor sports, extreme or not. They also have a new blog to discuss their efforts at sourcing from ethical suppliers. Ethical sourcing seems much more difficult than it should be.