Yes, we know that dragging a pack down dirt road at 60 mph is excessive. No, that won't stop us from doing it anyway to find out which top packs can survive a serious case of road rash.
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Backpacker magazine shows you how to build a plastic footprint for your tent--a skill taken from the Jan/Feb 2007 issue. Associate editor Jason Stevenson explains the nine steps to create a footprint, including how to cut webbing and punch grommets. Learn more Skills at www.backpacker.com.
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In this how-to clinic, Backpacker editors Jonathan Dorn and Marc Kauffman talk about the benefit of setting your tent up in the so-called "fastpacking" pitch. Learn what that term means, why it can save you several pounds, and what conditions are best for using it. Jon and Marc also demonstrate the fastest step-by-step method for setting up the typical footprint, poles, and rainfly.
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In this video I do a test on an idea I found in the August 2011 issue of Backpacker Magazine. There was an article on page 26 about "Ultralight Makeover". In the article it was suggested to, "Start by painting the bottom of all silver pots with flat black Rust-Oleum stove paint, which boosts efficiency by 30 to 40 percent". Frankly this goes against everything I learned from my Scoutmaster many, many year ago. He drummed it into us that our pots and pans should always be clean and shiny. A couple of things about this test: I didn't want to paint my offical Boy Scout pot so I'm using another pot I bought at GoodWill. Plus I used Krylon BBQ & Stove paint - black rather than Rust-Oleum as suggested because I happened to have a can leftover from painting my grill. There really shouldn't be much difference between the two except the Krylon is black vs "flat black" as suggested. The tests didn't quite turn out the way I expected. The test with the pot bottom painted black actually took longer to bring 2 cups of water, starting at 60°, to 212° or boiling. I'm not sure what to think about this result. Could the "flat black" vs "black" really make that much difference? To be fair I may have to go and buy a can of the flat black Rust-Oleum paint and try this again, if there is interest. I look forward to input on this. Lab0183 Part 1 Title: Backpacker Magazine Pot Idea Test Room temp: 73° Humidity: 71% Weather condition: Cloudy, raining Burner: Trangia - small Stove/Pot stand <b>...</b>
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Carry the biggest loads with shocking comfort with this backpack that loads like a suitcase.
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From choosing a tent site to pitching your shelter in a howling wind, the BACKPACKER editors show you the basics of setting up camp.
In this video I do a re-test of Lab0183, on an idea I found in the August 2011 issue of Backpacker Magazine. There was an article on page 26 about "Ultralight Makeover". In the article it was suggested to, "Start by painting the bottom of all silver pots with flat black Rust-Oleum stove paint, which boosts efficiency by 30 to 40 percent". Frankly this goes against everything I learned from my Scoutmaster many, many year ago. He drummed it into us that our pots and pans should always be clean and shiny. I'm doing a re-test mostly because I had a number of people e-mail me and say that I wasn't doing a fair test because I didn't use Rust-Oleum paint as was mentioned in the article. So what I did was strip the old black paint off the pot and repaint with Rust-Oleum flat black paint. This re-test is in two parts. Because I got a bunch of requests to use a propane stove the first part is with my Northern Lights stove and the second part is back using the Trangia stove. After sanding the old paint off the pot I re-tested it without paint using both stoves to get a new baseline time. Again I look forward to input on this. Lab0184 Part 1 - Northern Lights Propane stove Title: Backpacker Magazine Pot Idea Test 2a Room temp: 79° Humidity: 71% Weather condition: Cloudy, humid Burner: Northern Lights Propane stove Stove/Pot stand: Built-in stand Pot: pot similar to the Boy Scout pot - painted with Rust-Oleum flat black spray paint Fuel: Propane Amount of fuel: NA Amount of water: 2 <b>...</b>
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Finding out your torso length is half the battle. Backpacker's Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains all the strategies to you need to find a good-fitting backpack--from how to simulate a fully-loaded pack, to what to look for in hip belts and shoulder straps. Learn how to find your perfect pack at Gear School - straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.
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Knowing your torso length is crucial to finding the best-fitting backpack for your body type. Don't estimate a pack size using the clothing standbys of tall, medium, and petite: a 6-foot guy can have a shorter torso length than a 5'10" woman. Backpacker's Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains the correct way to measure your torso length. Learn more important skills with Backpacker's Gear School videos - straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.
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SOME CLIPS OF SOME PAST VIDEOS COMPILED FOR CONTEST)))))) My video for the Backpacker Magazine Tough Guy Challenge. Old Guys Go......... All secure in sector seven, Shug
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BACKPACKER magazine editor-in-chief Jonathan Dorn joins photo editor Jackie Ney for an on-the-road display of the incredible speed of the processor in this portable auto GPS. Learn why it's our pick for navigating remote forest roads and finding trailheads all over the United States. For more details, see the review in the December 2006 issue. Specs: $857, 9 oz.
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Backpacker editor Mike Lanza skis into Glacier National Park's backcountry to accompany USGS scientist Dan Fagre on a research expedition to understand how the park is responding to rising temperatures. This video report accompanies Lanza's "Ghosts of Glacier" field journal report in the September 2007 "Global Warming" issue of Backpacker. See More videos at www.backpacker.com/video
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The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a snowier than average winter in early 2007--so clean off your snowshoes, or go and buy a new pair. Associate editor Jason Stevenson explains how snowshoes work, and why they're so fun in a preview for the December 2006 issue of Backpacker Magazine.
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Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about the people, places, and lasting importance of his latest project, The National Parks: Americas Best Idea.
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Backpacker magazine associate editors Jason Stevenson and Shannon Davis demonstrate how to estimate your VO2 Max in this April 2007 SkillsCast. Find out how a simple running test can determine your VO2 Max, and why raising your score can make you a better backpacker. Learn more Skills at www.backpacker.com
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hennessyhammock.com Specifications Height limit: 6 ft tall / 180 cm Weight limit: 200 lbs / 90 kg Packed Weight: 1 lbs 15 oz / 860 g Packed Size: 4" x 6" x 9" Hammock fabric: 70D nylon taffeta, 160 x 90 high count Hammock dimensions: 100" x 48" Mesh: 20D polyester No-See-Um netting Suspending ropes: Two x 10' long 1200 lb. test Spectra ropes. Webbing straps: 1" wide black polyester Rainfly weight: 9.4 oz / 265 g Rainfly fabric: 30D PU / Silicone coated nylon ripstop Rainfly dimensions: A parallelogram with - long side = 92" - short side = 65" - long diagonal = 132" - short diagonal = 105" Color: Bark (Greyish, Brownish Green) Stuff Sack: Logo and set up instructions printed on ripstop polyester bag (15 g / 0.5 oz)
Backpacker magazine's editor-in-chief Jonathan Dorn demonstrates the inflatable "air beams" that form the structure of this innovative new tent. For more details, see the review in the December 2006 issue. Specs: $565, 6 lbs. 4 oz.
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Tour the lightest tent in our review of two-person, three-season shelters with Backpacker magazine gear editor Kristin Hostetter. You'll learn what testers said about its superior ventilation, what you'll sacrifice to save weight, and why it stood up to freight-train winds. For more details, see the review in the December 2006 issue. Specs: $289, 4 lbs. 13 oz. Overall score: 2.9 (out of 5)
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Assistant Map Editor Kim Phillips shows you how to use a GPS and digital camera to map your trail and document your hike in this video tutorial.
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Backpacker editors Jackie Ney and Jason Stevenson explore the delicious topic of gorp--the trail mix for hikers. We discover some favorite gorp ingredients, and unveil the winners of the Gorp Taste Test featured in the June 2007 issue of Backpacker. Watch more videos at www.backpacker.com/video
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The unforgettable story of two different people coming together and sharing one dream; an Olympic Dream. As contestants for Backpacker Magazine's Field Scout Contest, Igor Kharitonenkov and Greg Soster have only one goal: to be the lucky ones chosen to undertake an epic 70 mile journey through three ecosystems at Olympic National Park next summer. For more info visit www.IGORoamandreport.wordpress.com
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Is your hydration bladder collecing mold? Here are 3 new solutions for common backcountry drinking problems--as explained by Backpacker editor-in-chief Jon Dorn. Learn more from Backpacker's Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide, and at www.backpacker.com/video.
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This skills clinics explains how to evacuate an injured hiker over short distances with 3 emergency rescue carries. Associate editor Jason Stevenson reviews this life-saving info originally featured in the December 2006 issue of Backpacker Magazine. Demonstrating the carries along with him are associate editor Shannon Davis, and photo editor, Jackie Ney.
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This is part of my application to be a gear tester for backpacker magazine. Obviously, more extensive testing of the waterproofing would be required, but my friends and I enjoyed making this and hope you enjoy it, too. I should mention that I sweat more than the average bear.
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Learn simple repair tips and the tool kit you'll need to keep your snowshoes chugging all winter long with this report from the December 2006 issue of Backpacker Magazine. Associate editor Jason Stevenson covers all the snowshoe snafus--from plastic zip ties to replace stripped rivets to extra webbing to cinch down shredded bindings--in this SkillsCast video
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A sleeping pad alone won't save us from climate change. But when a small company pioneers green-manufacturing techniques, uses sustainable materials in a unique way, and offers consumers a feel-good choice, it's a big step in the right direction, one that we hope other manufacturers follow. Not to mention, this is one damn comfortable pad.
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Backpacker editor-in-chief Jon Dorn explains 5 field-tested techniques for eliminating the three main causes of blisters: heat, moisture, and friction. Learn more from Backpacker's Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide, and at www.backpacker.com/video.
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Macon Dunnagan announces the Polarmax/Backpacker Magazine Kilimanjaro Giveaway Winner! Congratulations once again to Brian Miller! Miller was chosen from over 8000 entries, and is looking forward to fulfilling a dream while testing out the most cutting edge base layer material to hit the market, TransDRY moisture wicking cotton. "I'm going to Africa! For Free!" exclaimed Miller after learning of his win. "As an avid reader of Backpacker magazine, I'm always dreaming of amazing places to explore, and Kilimanjaro is on the top of my list."
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With superior stability, breathability, and versatility, the all-purpose, midweight Kayland Zephyr hiking boot became an editor favorite after standing up to the worst weather Wales could throw at it. See it in action here.
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These two new stoves are immune to wind, and their near-total heat capture makes for unprecedented boil times and fuel efficiency. In other words, all's good in the kitchen if you use one of these cooking systems. In this video, Gear Editor, Kristin Hostetter, gives the low-down on these two Editor's Choice Award winners.
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Who wants to fry bacon and eggs in a camp skillet when you can use a paper bag? Assistant Editor Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan shows you how to wow your tentmates at breakfast with this unconventional camp cooking technique.
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