The Beauty of Lightweight Backpacking

Lightweight Backpacking is an essential if you plan any backpacking trip for more than a couple of miles. With a backpack that's to heavy, you won't be able to get very far. If you manage to get to your destination, you'll be exhausted and won't be able to enjoy yourself. Now, if you bring along a much lighter pack, with just the essential stuff, you feel better, last longer, and actually enjoy your backpacking experience. Guaranteed!!!

By clicking on the illustrations, it will open the picture. The picture may be a little fuzzy. That's OK, their drawings.
Just print them out and you'll be able to read it just fine. If you like the illustrations that Mr. Hauser has done, be sure to tell him so.

 

Lightweight Backing Cliff's quick guide to backpacking
Winter backpacking Provided by Mr. Hauser, it provides info on water, clothing, food and Hypothermia.
Bush Rod Illustration How to make a Bush Rod fishing pole to take backpacking by Keven Hauser
Snow Shelter Illustration How to make a snow shelter, by Keven Hauser
Backpacking quick-start guide How to get started in backpacking in one week, also by Keven Hauser
Tackle Box Illustration How to build and what to bring for a back country fishing trip, by Keven Hauser
Clean and Safe Water Illustration How to be sure the water your drinking won't kill you, by Keven Hauser
Winter Clothing What clothing to bring on a winter backpacking trip, by Keven Hauser
The Ten Essentials Here's the ten essentials and why you need them.

 

For More Information About Lightweight Backpacking, check out these internet sites:

www.arkie.net/scouting/Knots
Tips on camping, cooking, safety and clothing. Also, detailed list on what to take on backpacking or camping trips.

www.backpacking.net
"If you engage in backpacking, at some point, you may consider packing a lighter load. That consideration was the main reason this website was created, and it continues to be it's primary focus."

Be sure to let us know of any good links about backpacking.

 

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