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Be ready for emergencies with these first aid procedures. Feel free to copy these instructions and make them part of your first aid kit.

Severe bleeding

Act quickly. Have the victim lie down. Using a clean cloth, apply direct pressure to wound. Apply cover bandage. If needed, apply second bandage and increase direct pressure. Elevate the wound above heart level. If bleeding continues, apply pressure to appropriate pressure point as well as directly to wound. Pressure points include inside of upper arm, inside arm below elbow, inside and outside of wrist, back of knee joint, crease of groin, and top of foot. Release pressure point once bleeding is controlled. Reapply pressure at pressure point if bleeding recurs. Use tourniquet only as an absolute last resort in a life-threatening situation. Treat for shock… Continue reading

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When you tell a friend or family member you’re going on an overnight hike, one of the first pieces of friendly advice you might hear is, “Be sure to take lots of first aid equipment.” Of course, you need to be ready for emergencies, but an ultralight hiker can do that with just a few ounces of gear. Remind your friends, and yourself, that you’re more likely to be injured driving to the trailhead.

One of the lightest first aid kits available is the little yellow one called a “Pack 1″ that weighs only 1.1 ounces and includes 23 items. This is a good start. It includes a first aid guide with a surprising amount of information, a needle, 10 small bandages, 3 larger bandages, a knuckle bandage, 2 adhesive strips… Continue reading

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Once you reduce your own pack weight to a minimum, taking the kids along is fairly easy.

Compared to the drudgery of packing up a ton a gear for car camping, backpacking with children is simple. Each child can carry a small pack with their clothes and a little food. This makes them feel independent and grown up. And since they have a ton of natural energy, you might as well let them carry their share.

When are they old enough to backpack? In our family, it was as soon as they were potty-trained. As long as you’re realistic about the terrain and mileage they can cover, you should all enjoy it. There are three main rules to remember when taking the kids - keep it simple, keep it simple, and keep… Continue reading

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That’s not an oxymoron. Boy Scout lightweight hiking is not only possible, it’s the only way to go.

Travel back with me to 1972. I was an inexperienced 24-year old scoutmaster. I knew I wanted to go on a 50-mile hike with the boys, but I was worried about having to take care of their complaints and aching backs. I wanted the boys to have fun, and I wanted to have fun. I didn’t have anyone tell me about lightweight backpacking. Common sense just told me it would be a lot easier if packs were light and simple.

We targeted a beautiful 56-mile stretch through the Three Sisters Wilderness area in central Oregon. Then we did the most important part - we started planning early. I made moms and dads come to… Continue reading

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Planning a thru-hike of many weeks or months on one of the major trails adds some extra challenges to ultralight hiking. Physical conditioning and resupplying are key ingredients to a successful lightweight hike.

Even before you start putting together your resupply packages, you need to start conditioning your body. If your feet and legs are in good shape, your chances of success are much higher. Remember that about 40% of thru hikers stop before they complete their planned trip, so do your best to eliminate the common causes for not staying on the trail. The best way to prepare for hiking is to hike. Seems simple, but while you’re busy with everyday life, carving out enough time to get in trail shape will be difficult.

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The mornings were often ice cold, the sun was still only teasing, not yet sharing much of it’s abundant light. I, along with my dad, and in many cases my uncle and his daughter, (my cousin), departed from the vehicles in which we came. The times were often spring of fall, so snow wasn’t normally an issue, neither was heat ordinarily, especially when at elevations ranging from three to four thousand feet, (900-1200 M).

The light began to dance on the slopes ahead and the mountain crests to the sides of us displayed an early sign of the rays having graced them with Sol’s presence. After walking a little while, maybe a half an hour, that twilight haze of early morning took over. Most of the areas nearer to where we… Continue reading

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In recent years the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has been restricting public access to Crown Land in Ontario.燗lthough this example focuses on Canada, similar situations are occurring on federal lands throughout the United States and Australia.

Government bureaucrats feel that they are in positions of unrestricted power and do not have to abide by common legislation.燭hey acquire a herd mentality of enacting policies for special interest groups that are at odds with the common taxpayer and majority of the population.

In many cases it has been proven that their policies are actually illegal, however the average person who gets charged for some of these violations does not have the financial means to take them to court.燗s a result, the bureaucrats continue to push their authority to further extremes.

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Your first priority is figuring out what kind of camping you’re going to use the tent for. Camping with your car or van at an established campsite requires different kinds of camping tents than walking in to a wilderness site.

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- “A” frames have two upright poles that support a ridge pole. Generally small, they have a maximum capacity of two to three people. Models range from low-cost pup tents to high-quality backpacking tents. As a general rule, “A” frames are designed strictly for sleeping, and for providing minimal shelter from the elements. For family camping they’re often used as separate quarters for the kids, who insist on having their own bedroom.

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Kayaking and boatingYou will surely love to do kayaking in some of the great known lakes in U.S. Paddling in Lake Superior will surely be one of the remarkable activity you can do when you’re there. The fascinating view is already a plus when you explore this known lake. You can also enjoy boating and sailing at Chautauqua-Allegheny in New York for… Continue reading

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