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West Rim trail; Grand Canyon Hiking and Backpacking Trip; April …
May 19th, 2012
Day hike along the 8 mile West rim trail, on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, from the Bright Angel lodge to Hermits’ Rest. Views into the Canyon include Horn, Monument and Hermit Canyon and Granite and Hermit Rapids. Views along the rim include Prickly Pear cactus and Indian Paintbrush. Additional photos and videos of trips and hikes can be viewed at www.NaturesPix.com and www.Olfarts.org.
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The second half of the angel basin loop hike.
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Backpacking Travel Insurance is a Great Way to Get Your Trip Off to …
May 19th, 2012If you are a backpacker then you have a sense of adventure. Risk doesn’t deter you from setting out on new and exciting explorations. That’s terrific. However, sometimes it just makes sense to lower your risk. When it comes to travelling without backpacking travel insurance that is one of those times. Regardless of how experienced you are, traveling on foot can be risky and unpredictable. You can expect to be presented with situations you can not anticipate. When you invest in back packing travel insurance you can remove a big portion of that risk and set off on your adventure with a whole lot less to worry about. It just makes good sense to buy good quality insurance for backpackers.
The good news is you can get what you need in backpacking travel insurance without busting your budget. There are a number of holiday travel insurance companies that offer special back packer policies at very reasonable prices. You do need to be sure to look specifically at policies that are designed for backpackers since foot travelers have some special requirements. Most backpacking insurance policies are geared toward people who travel more than once per year. These multi trip policies often cover both domestic and international travel. Of course, you can select backpacker travel insurance for a single trip if that is what you need. You will need to do a little research to find just the right policy for you but it is well worth your time and effort.
The best place to begin your research for cheap backpacker travel insurance is with an online search. You’ll find that with one simple search you’ll uncover a good variety of companies and policies that provide special need backpacking insurance. There are many individual insurance carriers that provide comprehensive websites where you can find pricing, features, and other useful information. There are also a variety of travel insurance web portal sites that provide quotes for multiple carriers.
As you are looking at policies you will need to decide just exactly what insurance you need. Be sure to give careful thought to medical coverage. Read the fine print to make sure that any activities you will be taking part in are covered. Some policies exclude adventure sports. If you will be partaking in these types of excursions you want to make sure you are covered.
No doubt price will be a very important consideration for you. Cheap backpacking travel policies can be found that offer a good range of coverage but you may want to look at price last. Make sure that the policies you are considering are just right for your situation before making a decision based on price. It doesn’t do you much good to buy insurance at a low price if it won’t cover the types of claims you might have.
So take a little time and do some background research. You are certain to find just the right travel insurance for backpacking. Once you have made your decision and purchased your policy you can start making plans for the fun part. Now go on your trip and have a great time. You can rest assured with a good insurance policy in your backpack your trip can be carefree.
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Backpacking Gear | Camping Trips
May 19th, 2012A backpacking trip is enjoyable and adventurous. It enables you to explore nature and have a wonderful time outdoors. However, you need to be very careful while choosing your backpacking gear. You need to carefully think about the items what you need to carry (on your backpack) and what you can manage to leave behind.
There are a few items that you can afford to leave behind but you cannot go on a backpacking trip without some essential ones. Backpacks, trek poles, hiking boots, polarized sunglasses, water-resistant outerwear and sunglasses are some of the basic equipment needed for any backpacking trip. These items should be carried with the backpacker in order to prevent injury as well as provide necessities while being away from modern amenities.
The basic backpacking gear requires four essential things: something to sleep in, something to sleep under, safety equipment, food and clothes. Backpacking sleeping bags vary in comfort and weight. Polarguard 3D can be an excellent choice of backpacking gear, because it is light weight and comfortable when compared to other sleeping bags.
How can you forget to leave a flashlight behind? It is very important to carry a flashlight along with you to ensure that you can always see where you are going. Not having adequate lighting can lead to falls or injuries and that can really ruin a good backpacking trip. Clothing is something that cannot be forgotten. You need to carry comfortable and functional clothes. Always carry a raincoat and warm clothes along, in case if the weather condition becomes bad.
Other important equipments that you need to carry while going for a backpacking trip are: appropriate clothing, food supplies, hiking boots, raincoats, camping tent, map of the area, foldable furniture (if possible), utensils and a camp heater or stove. These are some of the essential equipments that you definitely need to carry along, but make sure that they are light-weight and reusable.
So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bag and have a wonderful camping trip!
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Here is what i take camping/hiking/backpacking minus food water and the clothes on my back. Due to limited time i could not go into detail about what each item was but ask a question and i will respond. The cloths i take are as follows: baseball hat, wicking tee, long sleeve polyester hiking shirt (columbia silver ridge) mountain hardwear shorts, 2 pair under armor 9″ inseam boxer brief, 2 pair of wool running socks and solomon trail running shoes, rain jacket. In the winter i add 1 pair of long underwear (top and bottom) sock hat, pull over fleece and a down vest and switch out the shorts for convertable pants. i only wear the long underwear at night too. this set up as shown minus the eno hammock and straps weighs just UNDER 12 lbs! its all you really need … well all i will ever need. www.packitgourmet.com – amazing food! www.fibraplex.com – Carbon Fiber Tent Poles: cuts half the weight of poles
This black and white Mickey Mouse cartoon was released on june 23th 1932. Mickey performs all his chores while whistling or singing. The big excitement is when Fanny the hen, who hasn’t laid an egg in some time, lays a super-giant egg. The whole farm celebrates, preparing to take a photograph of the great event. Cartoon Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse. Voices: Walt Disney (Mickey), Marcellite Garner (Minnie). Directed By: Wilfred Jackson. Produced By: John Sutherland. Executive Producer: Walt Disney. Animation: Johnny Cannon, Les Clark, Frenchy de Tremaudan, Gerry Geronomi. Some scenes of long underwear were cut in the 80′s.
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Backpacking Update: Surviving My 3rd Month in Southeast Asia …
May 17th, 2012It’s so amazing how time flies fast. My goal was to backpack across the countries of Southeast Asia. But because of unavoidable circumstances, I got stuck with 2 countries at the moment – Thailand and Cambodia.
It has been 3 months since I started this journey towards self-discovery in my attempt to fulfill my dream of seeing the world.
I would be lying if I tell you that backpacking and leading the life of a digital nomad is fun. Well yeah, there were good times. But there were also bad times. And I experienced it the hard way.
Money is key when you travel. But when I lost my main source of income on my second month, I thought my travelling vice would come to an end. I was on the verge of going home and giving up everything. Luckily, I had friends who helped me get through. I was so overwhelmed by the support I got from well-wishers and some friends who showed me the light. To my friends online and offline, you know who you are. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 
Things I Did On My 3rd Month of Backpacking
Good bye Laos.
I was supposed to travel to Laos with my travel buddy. But an urgent situation forced me to stop the trip to Laos. On the morning that I was supposed to leave Siem Reap to travel to Bangkok and head up north to the country of Laos, my travel buddy delivered the bad news. He spent the entire night looking for cheap flights to Singapore and announced that morning that he won’t push through with the trip sine he will travel to Singapore the next day.
At the back of my mind, I got envious (in a good way 
) By flying to Singapore, a 1st-world country, a country that’s so expensive for my ailing travel fund, he would be accumulating another passport stamp! He’d have a total of 6 if the Singapore immigration lets him through 
And I was stuck at 2! 
pft!
My budget for Laos was good if I had someone to share the expenses with and with my travel buddy leaving soon, I was doomed.
I had mixed emotions at that time. I thought it was best not to travel to Bangkok and stay put in Siem Reap but my friend was a mess at that time and I had to make sure he had a clear mind before he set foot in Singapore.
So with me lost in a limbo after he left Bangkok and with not enough funds to keep me afloat, I decided the unthinkable. I decided to go to Chiang Mai, Thailand instead.
buying bus tickets to Chiang Mai at the Morchit Bus Station
Hello Chiang Mai
I booked tickets to Chiang Mai without knowing what to expect in that quaint city. I just prayed before the bus left for Chiang Mai for me to have a safe trip and for HIM to take care of me. I had no idea where to stay or go. My mind wasn’t working right at that time. I even allowed myself to be scammed by a tuk-tuk driver who asked me to pay 100 baht instead of the usual 20-30 baht. I willingly obliged without even haggling for the price.
My foot led me to a guesthouse where I got to share the room with a French exchange student, Lucie. I didn’t know what came over me when I asked her if she wanted to share a 180 baht room with me. Getting the room all to myself would cost me 150 baht. Whereas if I find a roommate, I can just pay less.
baby panda busy munching bamboos…so cute!
During my stay in Chiang Mai City, I got the chance to visit the Chiang Mai Zoo, Doi Suthep, celebrate the Songkran Festival, visit the different temples within the city and I also went on a 2-day adventure trek with Lucie and her friends, Paige (from USA) and Stephanie (from Peru).
with sisters Chloe and Joanna, Lucie, Paige and Olivier
The 2-day trek promised us fun-filled adventures in Chiang Mai as we visited the Orchid Farm, went white water rafting and bamboo rafting at the Mae Tang River, rode elephants and then spent the night at the Jumbo Elephant Camp. On the 2nd day of the trek, I scolded our drunk tour guide when he decided to go on a drinking spree first instead of starting the trek early. In the middle of our pointless trek in the jungles of Chiang Mai, I slipped and almost died.
an almost 90 degrees descent to nowhere; somewhere down below was where I almost died…
Luckily, I grabbed a small plant and fought hard to stop myself from rolling down the hill. Our tour guide came to the rescue. By that time, he probably felt guilty after the scolding I gave him before the trek started because he stayed with me the entire trek and kept saying “Don’t die Doi. Doi don’t die.”
We also got the chance to see a waterfalls and a tribal village after the 2-day trek. It was sort of an extension since the drunk tour guide and the driver came up with gazillion excuses not to bring us to those places. To compensate for the inconvenience, the tour company offered to bring us to the 2 destinations we missed for free.
one of my fave temples within the city, the Wat Chediluang Varaviharn
I figured that since I was already up north, I might as well head over to Pai to see what the buzz was all about. Den was on her school break so I forced her to join me on that trip. When my newfound friends left Chiang Mai, I was forced to look for a new home as I awaited for Den’s arrival. My feet brought me to the Giant Guesthouse.
Before leaving for Pai, we got the chance to visit the paper umbrella making center in Chiang Mai. If not for Den, I would not know that there was an umbrella factory in Chiang Mai. 
Umbrella Making Center in Bor Sang
Pai is Love
After seeing the photos from the Sole Sisters when they went to Pai, I told myself I had to go there and check it out. When we arrived in Pai, my first impression was that it was a dead town. The streets were empty. There were only a few people walking in the streets. What’s worse was that some of the people I saw were wearing casts on their arms or legs. Some had bandages on their forehead. How can anyone have accidents in this small town? Well I guess it must be from careless driving or I dunno…
why i saw Pai as a dead town…empty streets!
Going back to impressions, I thought there’s something spooky or fishy going on with all those hyped “I love Pai” signages. Kinda a good marketing strategy to charm people to visit this small town in northern Thailand. My friend Den was really in love with Pai. On the other hand, I got stuck with my first impression.
However, now that I am no longer there, I can see the whole picture clearly and I miss Pai terribly! I miss biking on Pai’s deserted streets. I miss the little bungalow that Den and I shared. I miss taking photos of the place.
Pai Canyon, they say is best visited during sunset…
I met an old guy who owns a shop at the foot of the Pai Canyon and he told me to come back in October in time for the sunflower season and on December-January, the cold season, where sakuras will blossom. He didn’t have to say more. He had me by the mere mention of sunflowers. I promised myself I’d return to Pai (hopefully this October and December) to witness sunflowers and sakuras blossom.
Mae Hongson Adventure
Den wanted to see the long neck village desperately. My funds can no longer support that trip. My passport was about to expire too and my friend Audrey was arriving in Bangkok to join me on my way back to Siem Reap. However, Den won the ‘argument’. We booked for a tour package to see Mae Hong Son for a day.
long neck women in Mae Hong Son
The tour included a visit to the Lahu village, or the pig village. it was a place where pigs have their own village. And yes it stinks! We also went caving at the Nam Lod Cave, visited a couple of temples and we got to see the Long Neck village, the place where you will see the women with coils surrounding their necks to lengthen them.
the entrance to the Nam Lod Cave in Mae Hong Son
As an added bonus, I went on a side-trip to the border of Thailand in Mae Sai for my visa run. This is where I got the chance to set foot on Burmese soil and got my 3rd SEA country stamp! Weeee! It was short-lived though for I had to travel back to Pai immediately
After my Chiang Mai and Pai adventures, we went back to Bangkok where Audrey joined us.
Heading ‘Home’ to Siem Reap
Before heading back to Siem Reap, I got the chance to watch Hunger Games at Major Cineplex in Ratchayothin. Wednesdays is Movie Day and you can get a 50% discount on your movie tickets. I paid 100 baht instead of the usual 200
When Audrey and I got back in Siem Reap, we spent most of the days bumming around in our beds. Every day is lazy day in Siem Reap! We only left our guesthouse when the sun was about to set. I also had the chance to set foot on Angkor Wat again as I attempted to be Audrey’s tour guide.
When Audrey was around, all we did was eat out at night and searched for the mojitos with the best value for money. So far, nothing has beaten NYDC’ record
It has been weeks since Audrey left. I resumed living on my own again and kept fighting the urge to go home…
Backpacking Travel Expenses
The image on top sums up my expenses for the past 3 months. I never paid attention to how much money I spent for food on my 3rd month since I was not at home [in Siem Reap] to cook my own meals. Since I only stayed in Siem Reap on my 2nd month, my expenses were not as high as the 1st and 3rd month. For this month, I spent a lot on miscellaneous stuff because of my Chiang Mai and Pai adventures as well as the food trips Audrey and I did in Siem Reap.
What surprised me was despite the fact that I had limited funds, I surprisingly found ways to stretch out my money and managed to travel to different places. Never mind the stress involved in budgeting everything
As of writing, I am currently in Bangkok for my visa run. It would have been practical to stay in Siem Reap but since my funds were not enough to pay for a 3-months visa, I decided to travel to Bangkok.
Now that I am running on my fourth month of backpacking in Southeast Asia, I intend to find more ways to increase my travel fund so that I will add more stamps to my passport and visit more places in Southeast Asia and hopefully the rest of the world
Again, I’d like to thank old and new friends (online and offline) for everything.
And in case you happen to be in the same place where I am, please don’t hesitate to ask me for a meet up to say “Hi” or something…
P.S. Actually, the visa run was an excuse. I’m in Bangkok now because of the Avengers and Major Cineplex’ Movie Day. No kidding!
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Ultra-lightweight hiking and backpacking: Challenge Day 6 May 16
May 17th, 2012
Today was basically a dry day. It tried to rain a few times but never came to anything.
Leaving King’s House and Glencoe, we followed the track east, leaving the West Highland Way. After two miles, we came to Black Corries Lodge. There is now a signed footpath around it instead of going through the grounds. Not a problem. We rejoined the track and continued to its end at NN333549. The mountain views, particularly to the south all morning were beautiful, the tops facing north and east being snow covered. The track then abruptly became a path. We lost it very quickly, losing height gradually until we were closer to some water to the south. We moved uphill to where there was a line of telegraph poles in a line east and then found the path. It wasn’t difficult to follow but it was muddy and boggy for much of its route and wet feet became the order of the day again.
Eventually, we entered a fenced forest area and a forest road. It was then a really nice forest walk, ending just before Rannoch Station. In the forest, I stopped to wring the water out of my socks. Frank and Bert went on ahead. Moving on, I came across some folk with four large dogs, fortunately restrained. When I caught up with the others, I was told that the dogs had been loose and one of them had gone for Bert, maybe not liking the look or smell of him (after all, we haven’t had showers since Saturday night).
By Rannoch Station is the Moor of Rannoch Hotel. We’d been discussing what we’d have there. I fancied a pot of tea and a scone with jam and cream. It was closed.
From there it was an easy road walk to Bridge of Gaur, our day’s end. Bert has been suffering from bad blisters for some time and they have been particularly bad today. He is thinking of getting a taxi to Blair Atholl to get himself sorted out, possibly with lightweight trail shoes. Frank and I will reach Blair Atholl the day after tomorrow.
Frank had been fantasising along the way about a nice little B&B. However, it was not to be. Nevertheless, we have found a very quiet pitch just off route at NN502563 off an estate track by a burn, Allt an Fheadain. I’ve washed my feet in the burn. They feel really nice now but will have to wait for hot water to get rid of all the ingrained dirt. We’ve walked 17.6 miles today. It’s raining now but very half heartedly.
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Travel Advice for Backpackers- What to Pack Along With Backpacker …
May 17th, 2012This is the backpackers’ travel essentials guide which helps young adventurists prepare adequately for their journey. Written from experience, this contains useful tips and suggestions related to backpacking essentials. It provides you with the answers to the questions such as what to pack, how to go about finding the right backpacking insurance, where to find cheap flight tickets and what kind of shoes you must carry.
A backpacking trip offers you several new experiences. You get to see several historic and contemporary places, experience different cultures and traditions, encounter different incidents, sample new food and explore natural wonders. Travelling around the world broadens your horizons. If your first trip goes well, you would want to go on backpacking again and again. Once you start, you get addicted to it. It makes you learn how to be on your own.
A backpacking trip is usually taken by youthful travellers who explore the world in a very limited budget. They just carry a backpack with bare essentials on their back and go camping, hiking and walking most of the times during their trip. The first requirement to enjoy it thoroughly is to have a light rucksack. Because backpackers walk a lot, a heavy bag can make it difficult to walk. Moreover, it can hurt your bag and give a permanent back pain. So, the first essential is to keep light. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t carry the essentials.
The perfect backpackers own a perfect pair of shoes. If you want to be comfortable all the time, stick to flip flops with sturdy soles and strong grip for walking on plains. For hiking, instead of traditional heavy hiking boots, stick to light weight comfy shoes. Keep loose t-shirts, track pants and shorts that are wrinkle and odour-free. Roll them rather than folding them while keeping them in your bag.
Purchase backpacker holiday insurance before leaving your home. All experienced and amateur backpackers need to purchase adequate insurance cover in order to keep them safe. Because they are on a limited budget, having a travel cover is the most important essential for a backpacking trip that keeps them protected against all odds.
There are numerous companies offering insurance cover to backpackers but it is recommended to source a reliable company. For purchasing backpacker insurance UK, you can rely on Travel Guard. They are the most reputed and reliable insurance company in the UK.
If you are looking for cheap flight deals, consider booking one or two months in advance. All airline companies offer more than 50 percent discount on advance booking. Using all these tips, you can make your backpacking a memorable experience.
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Choosing the Best Bug Out Bag BOB for your Situation | Survival …
May 15th, 2012
Choosing the Best Bug Out Bag BOB for your Situation
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Sara and Patrick: Backpacking in Afton State Park
May 15th, 2012
Last weekend Patrick, Rickard, Melissa and I headed to Afton State Park for a little backpacking trip. I was the only newbie on the trip as everyone else had been there before. We headed out on Saturday morning around 10am and started our adventure. We hiked about seven miles around the park before we got to our campsite around 3pm. The hike to campsite is really less than a mile, but we took the scenic route.
Patrick made us sandwiches for lunch, so we stopped along the way to eat them.
After we set up camp, we hung out for awhile before we made dinner. We had chicken tacos with all the fixings, while Rickard & Melissa had burgers. Rickard was pretty into the food, so he even brought a whole pan of brownies to eat.
The next morning Rickard went to town on making his gourmet breakfast of pancakes, sausage & eggs. Patrick and I had Boathouse Farm smoothies and some nuts and fruit since it seemed pretty hot for oatmeal. After packing up our site we hiked another five miles before we headed home.
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I like the new bag. That bag is great for camping as well. I like the lighter color. It is always a bit cooler than draker colors. Couldn’t help noticing the ‘Stang Alley sign. I lke it. I am going to see if the miltary surplus store has one like that. It looks real roomy and comfortable.
It will be great to see the sleeping bag arrangments you have in it.
Great Video. In the youtube “bug out bag” video world, few people consider the value of weight distribution, waistbelts, and the need to keep heavier items close to your back. I think more bug out bag “experts ” should refer to backpacking videos for a more comfortable carry.
looking foward to more of your vids thx
Hey, welcome to the channel, thanks for subscribing and thanks for your compliments. I agree that there are a lot of “experts” out there, and that is ok. I am not professing to be an expert, just an everyday common guy with a some experience in a few areas that I can mabey share with like minded folks out there. -God Bless
Hey Mr common guy your bag rocks. My point is that few “experts ” not you per say Refer to the importance of weight distibution. It’s a major thing to consider. 50 lbs carried correctly is like 35, but most of these BOB guys neglect this fact.
I could not agree more that comfort and weight distribution should be key factors when choosing a bag. A bag that can hold tons of gear would be completely uselsess if you are unable to carry the thing more than a few blocks before your back gives out and you have to stop. Good comments, and I appreciate your insight.
I just bought an allice today
ENeal79, how would you compare the MOLLE 2 system you’ve shown here vs the ALICE pack upgraded with its frame and hip belt? Any Preference there? vs the ILBE Pack? I can’t seem to make up my mind honestly… I have not seen any of them in person unfortunately, but my feeling so far is that the ILBE might just be TOO big in general ? Although, it does have compression straps… just so many choices…. !!!
I sent you a Private Message because my response is too long for posting here, God Bless!
Thanks for the review on the medium bag, I was about to buy one, but now I won’t, I will buy the 5.11 rush 12 pack
great bag however for a child to carry even if it only has a blanket or some lightweight food and a mylar blanket or two in it. ANy possible light weight things they too can carry will be a help down the road and helps makes them feel like they too are participating in their own part as a refugee. Otherwise they just whine all the way in a bug out so make them part of the march to safety and its importance if they too contribute.
this is very helpful I’m just now starting out on making bobs any advice well help me out I am only 19
Its so funny that we took a very similar path the 2 packs are just like my first 2 attempts.
Now I am carrying an old alice pack