The gentleman's guide to backcountry camping and trekking

The gentleman's guide to backcountry camping and trekking

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Adam BibleToday

Few of us grew up in the outdoors doing all of the cool stuff plastered over Instagram these days--climbing, camping, canyoneering, canoeing—but the thought of going on adventure in the wilderness is a strong urge for some.

Unfortunately, a lot of newbie nature-lovers struggle with simply getting started. Should I learn any specific skill before hitting the backcountry? What should I wear? How do you stay dry? Am I going to get eaten by a wild animal? With all those questions adding up, it’s no surprise some people don’t even get past lacing up their new boots.

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But by following some simple tips and learning a few new things, you can breach any nervousness and create new memories in the outdoors. If you’re a budding outdoorsman who wants to head out for a one-night excursion in the woods to test your mettle, or ramp it up and attempt a 50-mile backpacking trip in the nearest mountain range, these are the basics you need to know before cutting off civilization.

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December 14, 2017 at 09:08AM