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Packing Light for Long Hikes

12 Tips to Pack Light for Long Hikes

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When planning to hike for an extended period of time you should know of the value of lightening the weight you will be carrying.  Lightening up your backpack load can be quite a daunting task, especially when you want to carry everything you need for that long hike.  A lighter backpack can help you hike [...]

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15 Things You Don’t Need to Pack

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Traveling is a learning experience, and so is packing for it.  We always want to be covered with all the items we think we need, but as we get more experienced with travel and packing, we start noticing we are actually hauling more than what we really need.  Here is a list of thing you [...]

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The Benefits of Being a Carry-on Traveler

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We all have seen in the past couple years how the airline industry has changed the “rules of the game” and has challenged us to become “light” travelers.  But, what is being a “light” traveler?  It’s the kind of traveler that reduces his/her luggage to a simple carry-on luggage.  I’m sure you all know what [...]

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10 Reasons to Pack Light

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As a backpacker, the norm of packing is to go light.  But still, many backpackers overpack like if they were rewarded by the pound.  In addition, even when you pack light, as your trip progresses, it is sometimes difficult to manage to keep that load as light as possible.  So, if you’re one of those [...]

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