Hiking the Great Outdoors
Hiking is one of those outdoor activities
that marks the start of spring and hints of summer fun. With the right
gear, anyone can explore and enjoy terrain revealed and shaped by winter
snow and storms. Hike up mountains, across fields, through forests...it's
about the smell of nature, the sound of gravel underfoot, and the unmatched
peace of mind, that makes hiking more of a philosophy than a sport. Have
longer than a few hours? Blend hiking and no-frills camping for a great
backpacking trip. But no matter how long the hike is, or where they're
based, all hikers share a deep respect for the great outdoors, exhibited
in the popular adage, "Take only memories, leave only footprints."
Hiking around the world - www.internationaltravellerscardonline.com
Hiking goes by many names, depending
on what country you happen to be traversing:
Bushwhacking or bush-bashing: Australia
Hilwalking: United Kingdom
Tramping: New Zealand
Trekking: Nepal, India
Hiking Gear List
This list is not meant to be exhaustive,
but as a starting point for tackling ice climbing as your new winter hobby.
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Lightweight
Camping Stove
The WhisperLite
International hiking stove combines the reliability and durability
of the WhisperLite with multi-fuel burning capabilities, making it the
ideal stove for globetrotting backpackers. This may be the most versatile
hiking/camping stove on the planet.Burns white gas, kerosene and unleaded
auto fuel. |
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Backpacking Tent
The MSR
Hubba Hubba Tent is the winner of a 2005 Backpacker magazine Editors'
Choice Award. This 2-person Hubba Hubba doesn't compromise on internal
space to save weight. This freestanding, superlight tent features lots
of elbow room, 2 doors and vestibules, and no-drip entries that keep the
inside dry even with the vestibules open. The perfect do it all 3 season
tent at just over 4 pounds. |
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Ultralight Backpack
The Granite
Gear Vapor Trail Ultralight Backpack is the backpack for you, if you're
ready to take the next step. You've gotten your pack weight down to 30
pounds or less. A Backpacker Magazine award winner, the Vapor Trail uses
a high-density polyethylene frame that helps distribute the load evenly
over your back and onto your hips. |
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Sunglasses
The Smith
Toaster uses a lightweight frame and stylish design making this a leader
in the Slider collection. The Toaster uses an Interchangeable lens system
that utilizes distortion-free 9 base lenses in all Slider frames to provide
precise optical clarity and maximize coverage while minimizing peripheral
exposure to sun, wind, and glare. |
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Hiking Shoes
The
Hardrock trail running shoe by Montrail was originally designed for
one of the toughest mountain races in the world (The Hardrock 100), a race
requiring days of walking high rocky passes on weary legs. The heel has
a well cushioned heel strike for high mileage, with superior protection
in the forefoot, as well as great flexibility. The Hardrock is about protection
without affecting performance. |
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Packable Rain Gear
The Marmot
Precip Jacket is a super light, ultrapackable rain protection. The
Precip is ideal for unexpected downpours and emergency protection. The
Precip jacket is a Marmot Classic using Precip Dry Touch technology that
is both waterproof and breathable. It comes with an attached adjustable
hood with a DriClime lined chin guard for hunkering down into your jacket
on a cold wet day. |
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Lightweight 3-Season
Sleeping Bag
The Marmot
Heluim Sleeping bag packs are smaller than a loaf of bread and take
you down to 15 degrees. At a mere 2 pounds you have a super versatile 3
season ultralight sleeping bag. The Helium is certified 900 Fill Goose
Down the best weight to warmth down in the market that is independently
tested and certified by International Down and Feather Laboratory in Salt
Lake City, Utah. |
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Sleeping Pad
The Backpacker's named the Big
Agnes Insulated Air Core pad their editors choice award in 2004. If
you are looking for a good night's sleep the Air Core are insulated with
Primaloft that as been treated with an anti microbial. Big Agnes use an
I-beam construction technique that is functionally superior to the typical
welded-through construction of other air mats. |
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Navigation Tool
The Garmin
E- Trex takes the best features of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
and put them into a six ounce package that is only four inches high and
two inches wide. The result is a unit that will literally fit in the palm
of your hand. All buttons are located on either side of the unit, allowing
for simple, one-handed operation that won't obstruct your view of the display. |
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