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Backpacking Equipment Tips : Picking Camping Sleeping Bags

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:11:04 +0000

Sleeping bags are important to backpacking trips because they prevent hypothermia. Pick a camping sleeping for a hiking trip with expert tips in this free backpacking video.

Expert: Megan Rouch
Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Miss Rouch has instructed unicycling and juggling at the Kent Cummins Magic Camp for the past seven years.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:1:24

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One Man Tent

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:11:02 +0000

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Description of a one man tent. This is a Wenzel one man tent, its about 13 years old and is really just a one or two season tent.

For extra rain protection, throw a tarp or rain poncho over the tent. This tent is very light weight and good for keeping bugs off of you.

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Duration : 0:2:33

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Backpacking Equipment Tips : Pitching Quarter Dome Tents

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:00:06 +0000

When pitching a tent on backpacking trips, use ground clothes and stakes. Pitch a camping tent with expert tips in this free backpacking video.

Duration : 0:2:25

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Backpacking & Camping Tips : Staying Warm in a Sleeping Bag

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:26:08 +0000

When using a sleeping bag, stay warm by zipping it up all the way, laying on an insulated pad and wearing long underwear. Stay warm in a sleeping bag with tips on insulation and clothing choices from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.

Expert: Richard Fields
Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

Duration : 0:1:16

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How to Pack for a Weekend Camping Trip : How to Select a Sleeping Bag for Camping

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:21:03 +0000

The two different types of styles of sleeping bags are rectangular-shaped sleeping bags or a mummy-style sleeping bags. Learn how to select a sleeping bag for camping in this free outdoors video.

Expert: John Stewart
Bio: John Stewart is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and has instructed boy scouts on climbing, outdoor skills, pioneering, wilderness survival and kayaking for the past nine years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:1:56

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Bushcraft Outdoor Camping Hiking Survival Kit

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:19:13 +0000

Here is a look at what I keep in my survival kit.
Perfect size for backpack, day pack or pocket.
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Duration : 0:8:1

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Backpacking & family car camping tents – MSR Hubba Hubba and Big Agnes Pine Island 4

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:19:03 +0000

Just a quick look at two tents for different types of camping. When backpacking, equipment weight is your main concern. Backpacking tents are made of lighter materials and usually pack down smaller than tents used for car camping, meaning you pull up to your campsite and pitch your tent few feet from it.

Car camping tents are sometimes referred to as family camping tents. These can be larger and weight and bulk isn’t much of an issue since you are not hauling it on your back along with the rest of your gear.

Quality tents last longer and are usually more weatherproof than your average store brand tent purchased from your local department store that also sells diapers and lawn equipment.

Look for tents that are seam sealed and that have a ranfly that goes all the way down to the ground for better rain protection. A footprint or groundcloth is also recommended to prolong the life of the tent and also adds an extra layer between you and the ground for added insulation.

A sleeping mat or air mattress is recommend both for comfort and also keeps you insulated from the ground. A sleeping bag rounds off your basic overnight sleeping accommodations. Synthetic is heavier, but performs better in humid or wet conditions, and down is lighter and compresses down smaller for transport. Mummy style bags are warmer than the standard rectangular configuration.

Practice setting up your tent at home before heading out. Setting up in the dark or rain for practice may not be a bad idea either since you may not arrive at camp under ideal conditions. Also remember to re set up your tent and let it air out if rained on during your trip. Mildew can ruin the tent over time.

If you don’t have a seam sealed tent, i highly recommend buying some seam sealer and seal the seams both from the inside and outside of the tent.

Video shot with Canon S3IS.

Duration : 0:6:56

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Camping Trips : Camping Tips: Equipment Uses

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:19:00 +0000

On camping trips, flashlights are necessary and sleeping bags are useful in the cold. Use camping gear properly with tips from a scoutmaster in this free camping video.

Expert: Rusty Martin
Bio: Rusty Martin is a Boy Scout leader who attended Scout Master training in 2006.
Filmmaker: Evakay Favia

Duration : 0:2:46

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Camping Trips : Camping Tips: Gear & Equipment

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:18:55 +0000

Useful camping gear includes a tent, ground pad and an ax or hatchet. Pack proper camping gear and equipment with tips from a scoutmaster in this free camping video.

Expert: Rusty Martin
Bio: Rusty Martin is a Boy Scout leader who attended Scout Master training in 2006.
Filmmaker: Evakay Favia

Duration : 0:1:29

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