Posts Tagged ‘gear’

Hiking Gear tour

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Finally, here’s a tour of the gear I used the first 600 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Visit www.2200miles.com for more info!

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Hiking, Bushwhacking & Geocaching : How to Read a Topographical Map on a Hiking Trip

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Learning to read a topographical map is essential to remaining on the right path and preventing yourself from veering off course while hiking. Learn more in this free video series.

Expert: Kate Carcio
Contact: www.zoaroutdoor.com
Bio: Kate Carcio, a white water rafting guide, and climbing instructor at Zoar Outdoor, has enjoyed hiking and backpacking all of her life.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Duration : 0:2:14

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Camping Trips : Camping Tips: Equipment Uses

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

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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Hiking in the jungle – Ray Mears Extreme Survival – BBC

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Ray Mears gives some pointers on how to look after yourself and tells horror stories about the perils of jungle survival in the rainforest

Duration : 0:2:56

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