Off the wall advice

Article Abstract:

A wall climber, an ultra-marathoner and an astronaut offer advice for good backpacking experiences. Questions, such as, how to keep clean and comfortable between long showers, how to fine-tune sense of direction and how to get a good night's sleep in cramped conditions, are addressed.

Personal narratives, Backpacking

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Weatherproof: the secret to staying comfortable in all conditions is layering

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Hikers and backpackers need to dress with a base layer, taking along insulation, shell clothing and certain extras, depending on the climate. Tips on dressing for desert hiking, temperate three-season climates and moderate mountains are given.

Purchasing, Sportswear, Cover Story, Sport clothes

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Dawn of the nightwalkers: learning to hike in the dark is an eye-opening experience

Article Abstract:

Nelson Zink and Stephen Parks of the Embudo Center in New Mexico have developed a technique called NightWalking, that involves crossing one's eyes and using peripheral vision. The hiker wears a device on the bill of a cap.

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