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Answer	—	A: How much should your backpack weigh? Kristin Hostetter on backpacker.com writes: I never pack a clothing item that doesn’t work within my layering system. Always bring long john bottoms for chilly nights, a pair of waterproof/breathable rain-pants... As for food, the best thing to do is keep notes on how much you packed ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How safe is it for women to hike alone? A comment by Joearizona on this solofriendly article might be relevant: I always take a GPS since the phone using GPS will drain the battery quick when there is little to no signal. I shut the phone off and in an emergency I can use Google Maps to send a map location as a text message to se... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to correctly wear a backpack According to The About Health page "Right and Wrong Ways to Wear a Backpack": Wearing a backpack wrong can lead to more pressure on the neck, shoulders and back, according to researchers. Always wear both shoulder straps rather than slinging it with one strap on one shoulder. It takes a mome... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I keep my backpack safe? Here is some useful advice from "How to keep your backpack safe", an article on StartBackpacking.com. It's aimed at backpacking travellers rather than hikers, but some of the advice is still relevant. Here are some easy tips for not becoming one of the unlucky people who lose bags: Don&#x201... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What type of pole can be used for trout while backpacking? Matthew Perry on Quora writes: There are many four piece rods that will work. I even have a five piece by TFO that works good too. I usually use it as a backup rod. You want to have two rods in case you break one. Nothing worse than hiking in a good distance only to break a rod. Been there done t... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Backpacking Through Rain From this article on SectionHiker: If you only hike on days when there’s zero percent chance of rain, you aren’t going to do much hiking. Sooner or later, you are going to get soaked through-and-through on a hike. Forget all of your fancy gear: it won’t be worth a hill o... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are some good tips and techniques for packing a backpack? Here's some advice from REI's page "Tips for How to Pack a Backpack": Packing a backpack is pretty simple, but there are some tips to make the process easier and to get you better results. Ideally, a well-loaded pack will feel balanced when resting on your hips and nothing should be shifting... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the easiest way to remove creosote from pots and pans? According to this page on DollarStretcher: Simply apply ketchup (any cheap brand) to the pan and scrub with a steel wool pad. Sometimes it takes a little elbow grease, but it works great! The acidity of the ketchup works wonders and steel wool is a great shiner. I've also used this technique on b... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is campfire smoke safe for inhalation and cooking? From a comment in this Yahoo Answers thread: However, you don't typically breath in campfire smoke in concentrations as high as cigarette smoke, and it doesn't have the addictive chemicals in it either. Campfire smoke is not an issue for most people because they are not exposed to it very of... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the safest way to purify water? This Discovery News article says: A simple and inexpensive — but not necessarily the best tasting — method of purifying wild water is by dropping in a couple of purification tablets or drops. The most common chemical used is iodine, but chlorine or potassium permanganate are also ef... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Activities at the campsite This ReserveAmerica article has a lot of good ideas: Bike Riding What better way to explore the region you're camping in than on a bike ride? Strap on your pedaling shoes, and head out for a day of cycling. Whether you prefer mountain biking or street biking, most campgrounds support both ca... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to create campfire which will burn overnight? This HowWhyWhere article has some advice on how to tend a campfire: If the fire seems to die out, use a long stick or a fire poker to move the logs and woods around. You should also blow on them, to provide a burst of oxygen. Keep working on the fire until it seems to be stable again, if you negl... (more)	—	over 9 years ago