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====Sun Protection==== | ====Sun Protection==== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Sun Protection]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Sun Protection]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/124185_backpacking-health-sunscreen.htm Video: Sunscreen]<br> | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/124185_backpacking-health-sunscreen.htm Video: Sunscreen] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18059_camping-pack-sun-bug-protection.htm Video: Learn What Sun & Bug Protection Gear to Pack When Camping]<br> |
*[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sunscreen.html REI: Sun] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sunglasses.html REI: Sunglasses] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sun+protection.html REI: Sun-Protection Clothing] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backcountry+health+topics.html REI: Sun, Bugs, Plants] - | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sunscreen.html REI: Sun] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sunglasses.html REI: Sunglasses] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sun+protection.html REI: Sun-Protection Clothing] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backcountry+health+topics.html REI: Sun, Bugs, Plants] - | ||
====Insect Protection==== | ====Insect Protection==== | ||
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====Backpacks==== | ====Backpacks==== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Backpacks]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Backpacks]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1896_backpacking-frame-pack.htm Video: Internal vs. External Frame] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156468_picking-backpack.htm Video: Buying a Backpack] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18278_hiking-gear-choose-backpack-long-trip.htm Long Trip Backpacks] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129867_how-select-backpack-camping.htm Video: Selecting a Backpack] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129881_how-select-pack-cover-camping.htm Video: Selecting a Pack Cover] - | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1896_backpacking-frame-pack.htm Video: Internal vs. External Frame] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156468_picking-backpack.htm Video: Buying a Backpack] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18278_hiking-gear-choose-backpack-long-trip.htm Long Trip Backpacks] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129867_how-select-backpack-camping.htm Video: Selecting a Backpack] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129881_how-select-pack-cover-camping.htm Video: Selecting a Pack Cover] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135866_picking-a-hiking-backpack.htm Picking a Hiking Backpack] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135864_external-backpack-frame.htm External Backpack Frame] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135865_internal-backpack-frame.htm Internal Backpack Frame] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135866_picking-a-hiking-backpack.htm Picking a Hiking Backpack]<br> |
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*[http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwrec/touch/camping/ext-vs-int.html Internal Frame vs External Frame] - [http://www.helium.com/items/271210-the-difference-between-internal-frame-and-external-frame-backpacks Internal vs.External Frames] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpack.html REI: Backpacks] | *[http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwrec/touch/camping/ext-vs-int.html Internal Frame vs External Frame] - [http://www.helium.com/items/271210-the-difference-between-internal-frame-and-external-frame-backpacks Internal vs.External Frames] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpack.html REI: Backpacks] | ||
====Backpacking Preparation==== | ====Backpacking Preparation==== | ||
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====Backpacking Food==== | ====Backpacking Food==== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Backpacking Food]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Backpacking Food]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156473_food-backpacking-trips.htm Video: Backpacking Food]<br> | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156473_food-backpacking-trips.htm Video: Backpacking Food] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18284_hiking-gear-food.htm Video: Food to Pack on your Short or Long Hiking Trip]<br> |
====Shouldering a Pack==== | ====Shouldering a Pack==== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Shouldering a Pack]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Shouldering a Pack]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156467_wear-backpack.htm How to Wear a Backpack] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129884_how-wear-backpack-camping.htm | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> Videos: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156467_wear-backpack.htm How to Wear a Backpack] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129884_how-wear-backpack-camping.htm Wearing a Backpack] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135870_adjusting-heavy-backpack-shoulders.htm Adjusting a Heavy Backpack on Shoulders] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135868_adjusting-backpack-hip-belts.htm Adjusting Backpack Hip Belts] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135867_adjusting-backpack-shoulder-straps.htm Adjusting Backpack Shoulder Straps] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135869_how-put-heavy-backpack.htm How to Put on a Heavy Backpack] |
| - | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacks+adjusting+fit.html | + | *REI Videos: [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacks+adjusting+fit.html Backpacks: Adjust the Fit] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacks+torso+hip+size.html Backpacking: Find Torso/Hip Size] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hoist+loaded+backpack.html Backpacks: How to Hoist] - |
====Backpacking Gear==== | ====Backpacking Gear==== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Backpacking Gear]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Backpacking Gear]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1895_backpacking-gear.htm Video: Backpackign Gear] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1902_backpacking-clothing.htm Video: Clothing] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1901_backpacking-food-prep.htm Video: Food] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+tent.html REI: Tents] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123778_backpacking-camp-shoes.htm Video: Camp Shoes] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123776_backpacking-hiking-boots.htm Video: Boots] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123783_backpacking-jackets.htm Video: Jackets] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123781_backpacking-pants.htm Video: Pants] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123780_backpacking-shirts.htm Video: Shirts] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123785_backpacking-sleepwear.htm Video: Sleepwear] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123779_backpacking-synthetic-clothing.htm Video: Synthetics] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123784_backpacking-underwear.htm Video: Underwear] - | + | :''Also see [[Tents]] and Footwear]]. |
| + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1895_backpacking-gear.htm Video: Backpackign Gear] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1902_backpacking-clothing.htm Video: Clothing] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1901_backpacking-food-prep.htm Video: Food] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+tent.html REI: Tents] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123778_backpacking-camp-shoes.htm Video: Camp Shoes] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123776_backpacking-hiking-boots.htm Video: Boots] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123783_backpacking-jackets.htm Video: Jackets] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123781_backpacking-pants.htm Video: Pants] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123780_backpacking-shirts.htm Video: Shirts] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123785_backpacking-sleepwear.htm Video: Sleepwear] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123779_backpacking-synthetic-clothing.htm Video: Synthetics] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123784_backpacking-underwear.htm Video: Underwear] - <br> | ||
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====Footwear==== | ====Footwear==== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Footwear]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Footwear]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156470_breaking-hiking-boots.htm Video: Breaking In Hiking Boots] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156469_buying-hiking-boots.htm Video: Buying Hiking Boots] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18269_hiking-gear-boots-shoes.htm Video: Choosing Hiking Boots & Hiking Shoes]<br> | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156470_breaking-hiking-boots.htm Video: Breaking In Hiking Boots] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156469_buying-hiking-boots.htm Video: Buying Hiking Boots] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18269_hiking-gear-boots-shoes.htm Video: Choosing Hiking Boots & Hiking Shoes] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/123777_buying-backpacking-hiking-boots.htm Buying Hiking Boots] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/126970_breaking-in-hiking-boots.htm Video: Breaking in Hiking Boots]<br> |
*[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/breaking+in+hiking+boots.html REI: Breaking in New Hiking Boots] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+hiking+boots.html REI: Hiking Boots Care & Repair] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hiking+footwear.html REI: Hiking Boots] - [http://www.americanhiking.org/AHSimg/detailimage/Detailimage709.pdf Amer. Hiking Soc: Footwear] | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/breaking+in+hiking+boots.html REI: Breaking in New Hiking Boots] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+hiking+boots.html REI: Hiking Boots Care & Repair] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hiking+footwear.html REI: Hiking Boots] - [http://www.americanhiking.org/AHSimg/detailimage/Detailimage709.pdf Amer. Hiking Soc: Footwear] | ||
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{{Shortcut|[[Compass]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Compass]]}} | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/secondclass/SC1a.m4vBSA Video: Second Class Compass Skills] ''([[{{PAGENAME}}#Resources|See notes.]])''<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/secondclass/SC1a.m4vBSA Video: Second Class Compass Skills] ''([[{{PAGENAME}}#Resources|See notes.]])''<br> | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130437_how-use-compass-navigate.htm Video: How to Use a Compass] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18275_hiking-gear-compass-gps-use.htm | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> Videos: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130437_how-use-compass-navigate.htm Video: How to Use a Compass] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18275_hiking-gear-compass-gps-use.htm Compass & GPS When Hiking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html REI Video: Navigation Basics - Map & Compass] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#partsofacompass REI Video: Parts of a Compass]<br> |
| - | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/compass.html REI: Compasses] - [http://mdc.mo.gov/howto/compass/two.htm How a Compass Works] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/compass+declination.html REI: Declination] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/staying+course.html REI: Staying on Course] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/ | + | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/compass.html REI: Compasses] - [http://mdc.mo.gov/howto/compass/two.htm How a Compass Works] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/compass+declination.html REI: Declination] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/staying+course.html REI: Staying on Course] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#maptocompass REI Video: Map to Compass] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#compasstomap REI Video: Compass to Map] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#triangulation REI Video: Triangulation] |
| + | ====Lost==== | ||
| + | {{Shortcut|[[Lost]]}} | ||
| + | What to do if you become lost: | ||
| + | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/lost.html REI: If You Become Lost] - | ||
| + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> Videos: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18059_camping-pack-sun-bug-protection.htm Video: Learn What Sun & Bug Protection Gear to Pack When Camping] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/31521_hiking-survival-six.htm Finding your Way back when Lost Hiking] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/31520_hiking-survival-first-lost.htm What to Do when you Get Lost Hiking] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/31525_hiking-survival-not-lost.htm How to Not Get Lost when Hiking]<br> | ||
====GPS==== | ====GPS==== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[GPS]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[GPS]]}} | ||
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{{Shortcut|[[Sleeping Bags]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Sleeping Bags]]}} | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/15358_camping-packing-syntheticsleepingbag.htm Video: Sleeping Bags] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18063_camping-pack-choose-sleeping-bag.htm Video: Choosing a Sleeping Bag] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156471_buying-sleeping-bags.htm Video: Buying Sleeping Bags] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156465_staying-warm-sleeping-bag.htm Staying Warm in a Sleeping Bag] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129866_how-select-sleeping-bag-camping.htm Video: Selecting a Sleeping Bag] - <br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/15358_camping-packing-syntheticsleepingbag.htm Video: Sleeping Bags] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18063_camping-pack-choose-sleeping-bag.htm Video: Choosing a Sleeping Bag] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156471_buying-sleeping-bags.htm Video: Buying Sleeping Bags] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156465_staying-warm-sleeping-bag.htm Staying Warm in a Sleeping Bag] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129866_how-select-sleeping-bag-camping.htm Video: Selecting a Sleeping Bag] - <br> | ||
| - | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_bag#Design_types Wikipedia: Types of Sleeping Bags] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sleeping+bag.html REI: Sleeping Bags for Camping] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sleeping+bag+backpacking.html REI Video: Sleeping Bags for Backpacking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+sleeping+bag.html REI: Sleeping Bags Care & Repair] | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_bag#Design_types Wikipedia: Types of Sleeping Bags] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sleeping+bag.html REI: Sleeping Bags for Camping] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sleeping+bag+backpacking.html REI Video: Sleeping Bags for Backpacking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+sleeping+bag.html REI: Sleeping Bags Care & Repair] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135881_storing-sleeping-bags.htm Storing Sleeping Bags] |
*[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bivy+sack.html REI: Bivy Sacks] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18064_camping-pack-bivi.htm Video: Bivi Bags] | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bivy+sack.html REI: Bivy Sacks] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18064_camping-pack-bivi.htm Video: Bivi Bags] | ||
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==Sleeping Pads== | ==Sleeping Pads== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Sleeping Pads]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Sleeping Pads]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18062_camping-pack-choose-sleeping-pad.htm Video: How to Choose a Sleeping Pad] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/15364_camping-packing-pads.htm | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> Videos: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18062_camping-pack-choose-sleeping-pad.htm Video: How to Choose a Sleeping Pad] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135882_camping-sleeping-pads.htm] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/15364_camping-packing-pads.htm Sleeping Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135882_camping-sleeping-pads.htm Camping Sleeping Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135883_packing-inflatable-sleeping-pads.htm Packing Inflatable Sleeping Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129880_how-select-ground-mat-camping.htm Video: Selecting a Ground Mat]<br> |
*[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/right+sleeping+pad.html REI: Sleeping Pads] - | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/right+sleeping+pad.html REI: Sleeping Pads] - | ||
==Tent Types== | ==Tent Types== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Tent Types]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Tent Types]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/407_set-up-tent.htm Video: Tents] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18061_camping-pack-choose-tent.htm Video: How to Choose a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156474_pitch-tent.htm Video: How to Pitch a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18245_multiday-hiking-setup-tent.htm Video: How to Set Up a Tent]<br> | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/407_set-up-tent.htm Video: Tents] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18061_camping-pack-choose-tent.htm Video: How to Choose a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156474_pitch-tent.htm Video: How to Pitch a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18245_multiday-hiking-setup-tent.htm Video: How to Set Up a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135874_backpacking-tent-types.htm Backpacking Tent Types]<br> |
*Tents: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tent#Current_tent_styles Types of Tents] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+base+camping+tent.html REI: Tents: Family/Base Camp] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+tent.html REI: Tents: Backpacking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+tent.html REI: Tent Care Care & Repair] | *Tents: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tent#Current_tent_styles Types of Tents] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+base+camping+tent.html REI: Tents: Family/Base Camp] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+tent.html REI: Tents: Backpacking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+tent.html REI: Tent Care Care & Repair] | ||
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