Backpacking Tips from All Mountain Sports
Backpacking is as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. This collection of articles was written to assist you in your research about backpacking and camping. If you have additional articles you’d like to see posted in our Backpacking Advice and Tips section, please let us know in the comments and we will see what we can do for you!
New Backpack Carries Load on your Chest?
Anyone who has ever lugged 35 pounds of gear up a mountain on a narrow trail, leaning forward to heft the weight with back and shoulders, knows how backpacking can throw off one’s balance. New Zealand gear designer Aarn Tate claims to have found a solution to this problem: The Aarn FlowMo Bodypack wraps around a hiker, with front pouches front and... [Read more of this review]
Baby Steps for Beginning Hikers
Exercise Start walking and stretching regularly. If you can, add other cardiovascular exercise such as swimming, jogging or biking. If you have medical conditions,please discuss your hiking goals with your doctor. Clothes Pants or shorts with a T-shirt are standard for most summer hikes. Bring a lightweight jacket or sweatshirt and a disposable poncho... [Read more of this review]
Camping Chairs are Great!
Do you enjoy going camping? A lot of people do, particularly those under forty or those with children. I am not convinced that it is more male orientated than female, but it is a close call. It could be. When you go camping, there will usually be a lot of planning done in advance and provisions and equipment will be bought and laid out in readiness... [Read more of this review]
Kids and Winter Mountain Sports
This article caught out attention in the Winter 2009 Issue of Wilderness Medicine Magazine. Winter doesn’t have to be a stay-at-home season. There are plenty of opportunities to get your kids into the outdoors. With some basic equipment, reading, lessons and tapping into your own experiences, you can equip your kids and give them skills to participate... [Read more of this review]
Avoiding Backpacking Pain
I have been on far too many backpacking trips that left me limping. I found out the hard way that pain in the feet, calves and back make those beautiful vistas a little less appealing. Time and mental notes have left me with a list of solutions for these common problems. These things take a little more time and preparation, but are worth every effort. ... [Read more of this review]
Be Prepared for the Weather
Outdoor sports have become more popular than in years past. People are leaving their Winnebago’s and established campsites for more remote areas. Be it for the relaxation, the scenery, or just to get out of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, more and more people are willing to travel further and longer than they have in the past. Making sure... [Read more of this review]
Picking the Perfect Tent
Selecting the perfect tent can be a daunting, overwhelming task if you’re not quite sure where to begin. If you don’t know what you are looking at, the price tag hanging on that amazing tent in the middle of your favorite outdoor shop can make you cringe. But take heed, avid campers and backpackers, there is a very logical way to wade through... [Read more of this review]
Backcountry Gear Checklist
Backcountry Gear Checklist from All Mountain Sports This list is a fairly complete list of everything you could possibly need for a safe and successful backpacking trip. Essentials for Every Trip. Compass Stocked First Aid Kit Ample Clothing for all Weather Sunglasses Extra Food Pocket Knife or Survival Tool Flashlight Local Maps Emergency Space... [Read more of this review]
Low Impact Camping Guide
Tips for an Improved Winderness Ethic from All Mountain Sports Camping Never camp within 100 feet of fresh water Blend into the environment Select previously used campsites Never dig up grass to clear tent site Fires No fires unless an emergency situation arises If a fire is necessary, use previously made pits Make sure you put your fire ALL THE... [Read more of this review]
