If you know, how much does your backpack weigh?

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Just Askin

How do you carry it? High on your back, slung low on your back, over one shoulder, just carry it in your hand, or what? Does it give you a back ache? Where do keep it at school?

We didn't have them when I was in school, just carried our books around loose (very awkward!).
Some answers suggest that your backpacks may weigh much more than you think.

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I actually did science experiment a few years ago on this. The average backpack weighed 10-15 pounds. Some people carry their backpacks during school but most keep them in their lockers and just carry their books. A lot of people don't even have backpacks and just bring home the things they need. I don't do this because I always bring home my full binder if I have homework in it, and I usually have homework in every subject. A lot of girls use their purses to double as bookbags.

Does anyone know a cute backpack for a girl going into sixth grade?

I will need to carrry books so I would rather not have a sling backpack or messenger bag. I don't want it to be white cause it will get dirty.

Links will help!

Thx in advance!

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I have scoured ebay for things you might define as "cute".

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BILLABONG-BACKPACK-WET-N-DRY-SCHOOL-BAG-NEW_W0QQitemZ160268065421QQihZ006QQcategoryZ131452QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PIGLET-PLUSH-PINK-BACKPACK-WINNIE-POOH-BAG-BOOKBAG_W0QQitemZ370073207425QQihZ024QQcategoryZ131452QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HELLO-KITTY-RUCKSACK-SCHOOL-BAG-BACKPACK-NEW_W0QQitemZ160267459081QQihZ006QQcategoryZ131452QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hello-Kitty-Handle-Carry-Hand-Bag-Tote-Handbag-PINK_W0QQitemZ130242696551QQihZ003QQcategoryZ131452QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HELLO-KITTY-SCHOOL-LUNCH-HANDBAG-TOTE-BAG-UK-seller_W0QQitemZ150275859104QQihZ005QQcategoryZ131452QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PERSONALISED-GIRLS-JUTE-BAG-ECOFRIENDLY-PARTY-GIFT_W0QQitemZ190240721025QQihZ009QQcategoryZ131452QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blue-Snoopy-Canvas-handbag-gift-shopping-bag-U14_W0QQitemZ150279409633QQihZ005QQcategoryZ131452QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Good luck getting that bag! :-)

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What is the best purchase you ever made?

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OH NO!

Something that you got the most use out of and never regretted buying.
Mine is my Teton camping backpack. I use it all the time.
I will not choose the answer it will be put to a poll.

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Kool-Aid!

OH YEAH!

What should a beginner know about hiking?

radioactiv

I plan to aggressively get into hiking and add on camping/backpacking later on. Could you give me some tips please? Thank you in advance.

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Good question and a better pursuit. You'll never regret your decision to be in the outdoors and it'll be something you enjoy for the rest of your life.

You've asked a really big question that has a million answers. I highly suggest doing a lot of reading online about the things you need to know.

Remember, there's a big difference between hiking and backpacking and camping. Each come with their own specific skills. But here are the very basics that apply to each.

First, a hiker never goes on the trail without the "Ten Essentials." Look that up online. Basically, they are extra food, extra clothing for layering, flashlight, waterproof matches, first aid kit, extra water and a few others.

Always check the weather before you go anywhere in nature. If there is a chance for anything inclimate be prepared with the right clothes. Remember, cotton isn't our friend on the trail. It's ok for some hot weather hiking but it doesn't absorb or repel moisture from sweat, rain or snow.

ALWAYS stay on the trail. The exception is a VERY short jaunt off trail but keep the main trail in eye's sight. If you get lost, don't panic and don't try and 'guess' your way out of it. You need to read up on this stuff online.

Show proper trail etiquette. If you encounter someone on the trail, the uphill hiker has the right of way on a narrow trail. Hikers have the right of way over bikes. Horses have the right of way over hikers.

NEVER leave ANYTHING behind. Pack it in - Pack it out. That means any food scraps and don't ever feed a wild animal.

Plot your route before you go and it's not a bad idea to tell a friend where you're going and when you're expected back.

While you can build up to getting better gear the two areas you need to be sure and make smart purchases is in your boots and your pack. Each offer different types for the kind of hiking you'll be doing.

Packs are either daypacks, which don't have a frame and are intended for day hikes, or backpacks which vary in size and offer different features. Choose the pack for the kind of hiking you'll be doing most. My favorite brand of pack is Osprey but shop around.

Footwear comes in two styles. Either trail shoes or boots. Trail shoes have a harder bottom than tennis shoes but are also low-cut. Boots come in three varieties. Lightweight, Midweight and heavier backpacking boots. A lot of this depends on the stability and rigidity of the sole. If you're planning on both backpacking and hiking, I'd suggest a midweight boot. My all time favorites are AKU's which are handmade in Romania. They run over 200 bucks but you can pick them up on Sierra Trading Post for a hundred sometimes. A great investment. Other good brands to consider are Vasque, Keen and a lot of people love Merrills. Oh...I highly suggest buying hiking socks made specifically for hiking. A liner sock isn't a bad idea either because it helps soak up the sweat.

OK..last tip. And sorry for going off. I just dig sharing info about hiking.

Remember this one. Nature isn't a theme park. You can die in nature. For real. It doesn't mean you will of course, but the moment you stop respecting nature is the moment you increase your chances for injury. So always consider the worst case scenario and work backwards from there.

What IF I don't judge my time well and I'm out on the trail after dark?
What would happen IF I stumbled from that rock I want to climb to get a better view?
What IF it starts to rain?

But as long as you think a little bit stay within your skill level there is no question you'll be better for the experience. There's been a lot of study's recently about the benefits of being in nature. Remember, as animals we've spent almost our entire existence outdoors. It's only in the very recent history that we've moved indoors. So being outdoors is an instinct for us. And man...there's nothing better than being out on a killer trail and getting a big rush of that instinct. Feels great!

Hike on my brother.

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what is your daily schedule with the dogs?

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shelter

I'm trying to make a good one for my high energy dogs, can you please share yours?

Also, where do you buy dog backpacks? Also can breeds that weren't bred to pull sleds or carts enjoy something like that? (like a jack russell/beagle and border collie/retriever)
I'm just trying to find jobs for them to exercise them ENOUGH lol. I got some good tips so far to use the backpacks on walks, just looking for more, thank you!

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Well, my 'high energy' border collie is a lazy couch warmer. So, I can't offer much in the way of suggestions from personal experience on that. I do take him on daily jogs, but he wouldn't chase after a ball or frisby to save his life! Lazy dog!

But as for the dog backpacks... I bought one for my border from RuffWear. They sell three sizes and two styles. I bought a medium Palisades II pack, which we use when hiking and camping.

I also hear excellent things about the packs from WolfPacks. I considered buying from them, but opted for the RuffWear because the Palisades pack can be detached from the harness & had a built in water reservoir, too. I sometimes use the harness alone on long trips to seatbelt him into the truck.

After some practice time (and lots of treats!) Zappa learned that his pack meant we were going to do something fun! He loves running around in the woods with it and carries his own food & snacks on the trail.

Just be careful not to overload your dog or put too much weight on too quickly. Work up to it in stages. I started off with an empty pack, then a few light items, balanced equally on both sides.. then moved up to a can or two of beans on each side. It takes some time for the dog to understand he can still walk & run & jump with the pack, and also to realize that he is /wider/ with the pack. (Zappa still occasionally gets stuck between branches with his pack if he hasn't gauged it right.)

The WolfPacks website has some excellent tips on dogpacking and how to estimate how much weight is acceptable.

It's a lot of fun, especially if you're interested in camping with your dog! Good luck!

Suggestions on a breed of dog for me?

ash

I'm fairly active outdoors love to camp/hike/backpack etc... I want a smaller dog that can easily fit in my tent backpacking that is fairly obedient and trainable. So I need a dog with stamina to keep up but I don't want a super hyper dog when we're at home resting. Of course ill exercise my dog on off days but i dont want it to be destructive with furniture while I'm at work. Also needs to be good with children and hopefully other pets.

I'm looking to adopt so I figured I could ask the good folks here experienced with dogs to give me an idea on breeds to look for at rescues. Thanks

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By smaller dog, do you mean toy sized, or is a small-scaled medium size OK?

Depending on a few factors such as climate, housing, and grooming care, here are a few breeds you might look into. I am including only dogs that are easily trained, toy-medium sized, easy to controll, good for streneous excersize, dog friendly, and good with kids over the age of five.

Alaskan klee-kai: Rare and a bit expensive, but they look and act a lot like a normal siberian. They are typically a bit milder mannered, though and less destructive. Come in three size varieties. You may have trouble's with noise controll.

Papillion: Smaller sized dogs with big dog attitudes. This little guy is pretty much a mini-border collie and easy to train. However, they are not to be left alone with larger dogs, cats, and very young children as they break easily.

Boxer: Can be small and large, smart, loyal, all around friendly. They want to participate in whatever activity you are doing, even if it's just snoozing on the couch or climbing Mnt. Everest.
Female boxers are typicaly on the small side of "medium", and I've seen some that are less then 40 pounds. However, the typical boxer is borderline "large" dog area. I'm only including them because they make near perfect dogs for anything, and if you're going to a rescue, you might be interested in smaller mixes of boxers.

Staffordshire terrier: Generally all around friendly, but a bit more stubborn then the boxer. Training them is a challenge, but in the end it's worth it! Once again, their size is just as varrying as boxers, but they tend to be smaller.

Italian greyhound: Smart and loyal. They don't have a lot of stamina, though, so don't expect to go for long jogs. They are very fast for short distances and should not be trusted off leash even if they are well trained.

Beagle: Arguably the nosiest dog ever bred, they tend to be very friendly towards people and have a lot of energy. However, they are easily distracted which can make training a bit of a challenge at first. Once you get their attention, though, you can teach them amazing things.

Poodle (toy and medium): Just as smart as their standard version but with a more manageable size. A very friendly in public, but can be territorial towards strangers in the home. they make excellent outdoor dogs provided no eagles are around. Training is a breeze!

Spaniel: Easy to train, but not quiet as smart as the poodle. They need early socialization as they easily develop a dislike towards strangers in general.


There are many more, but this is just a short list, and I fear I'm running out of room.
I really don't suggest having your heart set on a breed. Rather, get a generalized idea of what you are looking for and head to a shelter or rescue. Not only are the dogs cheaper, but they are usually evaluated and have begun basic training, but they are healthy. If the rescue fosters out dogs, you can know exactly what you're getting into by asking the foster about the dogs individual personality.
Just don't look for a specific breed so much as a specific personality.

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What to take to a cabin that only has?

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katie s

What should I take to a cabin that only has a fridge that is a little bigger than a dorm size one, a microwave, and park- like grill? Also what type of food could I make that would be easy to make with the lack of appliances? Also any recipes would be appreciated! Thanks!

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I wouldn't go without my homemade granola. Store bought works too. Eat dry or take rice milk.

Any canned food (bowl, canopener and spoon of course)

Lots of good freezedried or pre-made camping/backpacking food at a sports equipment store.

Fresh fruit.

Veggies - I have a stir fry pan w/ holes in it made for doing mixed veggies on the grill.

Tofu - takes up very little space in the fridge especially for the protein power...infinite possibilities there.

Easy Backpacking Recipes containing CORN, cooked on a camp stove, with limited pots?

Anna L

Headed out in a short back packing trip. Just an over night. But once we've made camping we're planning on having a sort of Iron Chef cookoff.... The secret ingredient is corn. It can be corn meal, corn kernels, corn on the cob (though its not really the season).
Does anyone have any good recipes for 3-4 people to cook on a cook stove with limited pots and pans.

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http://store.fastcommerce.com/looneystuff/prod-ff8081811ba38dc1011c77b3b8c5067f.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcyUv0eYupY
Spam and Quaker Grits

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What is a good backpacking/camping retail site with super low prices?

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It seems like every website I go to always has either really high prices...or the same as everyone else. Is there a site that has really cheap camping/backpacking gear besides EBAY!?

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I always buy from Campmor.

where can i get a reliable camping bag?

Michael

I live in astoria queens NY and i was wondering where i can get a reliable camping backpack that can withstand a beating and possibly water proof for cheap. all the bags ive looked at cost between 150-400 dollars.

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Mountain Equipment Cascade 700 Goosedown Sleeping Bag; This sleeping bag is designed for versatility. It uses high quality goosedown to give maximum loft and warmth while being compact and easy to fit in a pack. ... Please check out my other listings as I stock a full range of Camping Equipment including, Tents,

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Advice on Camping gear?

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RedLamaya

My husband and I are planning on buying camping a tent and sleeping bags for warm weather camping. What are good brands of camping gear? Any advice on what to buy? Please help.
planning on buying a tent...** oops! didnt see the mistake!

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Like most things, it depends on what is more important to you - price or quality. If you are into backpacking (or have limited packing space) than size and weight are going to be a factor (the lighter and smaller something is, the more expensive it is going to be).

REI (Recreational Equipment Incorporated) is a great national chain of outdoors stores found in most large western cities. They also have a good web site with a gear finder. In addition to carrying major high-quality brands, they also have their own line of gear (tents, sleeping bags, jackets, etc) which generally gets good reviews and is reasonably priced for the quality. Their salespeople tend to be outdoors enthusists who know their gear and can give good advice. Another good online outdoors product store is Campmor.

REI's Half-Dome tent is probably the most popular 2-person tent among backpackers and their Element water-proof clothing line is also well respected. Other top-ranked brands include Marmot, MSR, North Face, Mountain Hardware, and Kelty. While usually not top of the line, Sierra Designs has a reputation for being a good compromise of quality and cost if you are on a budget.

Backpacker magazine does a best-in-class Gear Guide issue every year. For this year, the best warm weather sleeping bags were the Marmot Atom and Helium bags (best quality) and the Kelty Light Year series (best value). Top ranked tents included the MSR Mutha Hubba (large - car camping), Marmot Aeolos, and the REI Mountain 2. Outside Magazine (and website) also has a good gear guide and reviews. Their recent top-pick tents include Sierra Designs Reverse Combi and (for large car-camping tents) the REI Hobitat and Eureka Blue Mesa. For bags, they recommend the Marmot Atom (quality) and Big Agnes Crystal (value).

Coleman brand (and Wenzel) is what you will typically find in big department stores (most noteably Walmart). It is inexpensive, but also tends to be very heavy, bulky, and not always the highest quality. They are a good choice for things like ice chests, kerosene laterns, and car camping cook stoves, but I would be hesitant to buy their tents (which have get bad marks for leaking in many reviews) or sleeping bags which tend to be cumbersome. They are probably fine for car camping at established campgrounds, but I would certainly never use them if you are considering backpacking or remote undeveloped campsites where weight is important and staying warm and dry is critical.

Be especially careful about what tent you buy - contrary to some comments above, not all tents are equal, and many lower priced brands (and even some higher priced ones) have a tendancy to leak around the seams. Another thing to watch out for is how well the tent ventilates. Even if rain does not leak in, a poorly ventilated tent will cause condensation ('sweating') to form on the inside which is almost as bad as leaking.

Best gear for a 100-mile hike in the summer?

Q. Imagine that you can outfit yourself for free for a 100 mile hike in a summer's week of diligent walking. You're trying to be inconspicuous and have as little contact with other people as possible during that week. Much of the hike will be cross-country, but a good bit will be along the roadside also.

What brand and size backpack would you choose?

What shoes (make & style) would you wear? For example: New Balance trail running shoes or Montrail hiking boots. (Specify model name if you have a preference.)

What shelter and bedroll would you carry? Tent or hammock? What make? Sleeping bag or just a blanket? (Remember, it's a summer hike.)

Would you carry along a camp stove, and if so which model?

What sort of toiletries, tools and cleaning items would you take along?

What sort of clothes would you wear: fabric, cut, color?

What kind of food & drink would you carry, and how much?

What would all this stuff volume & weigh? Can you carry that much in the pack?

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I did the 93-mile Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier last summer. A lot of what you ask depends on where you are hiking. Is it likely to be cold at night? Will you likely encounter bad weather (we had a snow flurry in August)? Is the trail level and well-maintained or will you be bushwacking through heavy plant growth and having to scramble up slopes?

There is a lot of personal preferences with stuff like this, but here are my picks:

Packs - For light and fast, I love my Kelty Shadow. It is very light, but still has plenty of pockets and padding. On the Wonderland, I took my big Kelty 50th Anniversary Special (6500 cu in) external which comfortably handled a 50lb load on long trails. For what you are talking about, you will need to carry at least 25-30lbs and probably want at least a 4000 cu in pack.

Shoes - After trying a wide range of hiking boots with varying results, I have settled on the REI Monarchs which have proven comfortable and rugged. If you are carrying a heavy pack, you will want the ankle and arch support of a hiking boot. You are asking for a sprain with trail runners. Trekking poles can take a lot of strain off knees and legs.

Stove - the JetBoil is the biggest backpacking invention since GoreTex. One of these puppies can boil a liter of water in 2.5 minutes, they use minimal fuel and pack up nice. I have stopped camp cooking entirely and just carry a JetBoil with freeze-dried food.

Water - Water is heavy. You don't want to carry more than a gallon at a time (less if you can). If you are away from civilization, you will need to filter water out of streams and lakes. I like my SweetWater backpacker filter because it is easy to pump and easy to clean. I carry most of my water in a 3-liter camelbak bladder (max capacity, min weight) with an extra 1-liter Nalgene bottle to drink out of in camp.

Don't forget electrolytes (the salts and minerals you sweat out). Some people carry gatorade or Gookinade packets, but these can be heavy and bulky from the extra sugar and flavors. Elete electrolyte concentrate contains enough drops for 16 liters in a little bottle the size of TicTac box.

Clothing - Avoid cotton. It does not try quickly. Synthetic cloth (nylon, polyprop) are the way to go (but becareful around fire) because they dry quicker and wick away moisture. Those zip-off pants that can turn into shorts are great for backpacking. Avoid carrying too much clothes - mix and match so you can dress in layers depending on the weather and always keep one set dry at all costs to wear in your tent (wet = cold). Invest in a really good rain shell (waterproof, comfortable, breathable). Marmot has some good ones - so does REI.

Tents and sleeping bags - If it is going to be warm the whole time, you can probably get by with a little fleece liner bag and one of those little emergency solar blankets as a fall-back. Many ultra-l

Navy Seal intensity workouts without weights?

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Daniel

I need workouts that emphasize on high rep push ups, pull ups, and sit ups, workouts that are intense like what the Navy SEAL's use. Any help? please be without weights too.

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A Navy SEAL training plan will push you to the limits of your mental and physical capacity. Often described as "ultimate warriors," Navy SEALS are among the best conditioned people in the world. SEALS jump out of planes, backpack for miles at a time with heavy gear, conduct missions behind enemy lines and do everything on the water from scuba diving to underwater demolition. In fact, SEAL training camp is known as BUD/S--Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALS. You need to demonstrate an exceptionally high degree of fitness, strength and endurance in order to become a SEAL, and a SEAL workout program reflects the difficulty of the task. In addition, you must have the perseverance to continue SEAL workouts for up to a year or more to achieve a SEAL level of physical competence.

Step 1
Acquire a list of the minimal physical fitness standards that are necessary to pass the physical fitness test to become a Navy SEAL

Step 2
Develop a workout plan that will enable you to meet the physical fitness requirements to become a SEAL.

Step 3
Persevere and stick with the workout program. Itâs essential for you to have the right mind set. "The question is will you have the mental toughness to keep moving and not quit." You will not achieve Navy SEAL fitness without months or perhaps a year or more of Navy SEAL workouts.

If you are ready then you may click the source link below for a great start! You may want to copy and paste it to browser if the link doesn't work correctly.

How would you rollerblade a long distance? What would be the best things to take with you?

a-m

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update from action-man via private message - Miami to Charleston (I am assuming Florida to South Carolina)

The first thing to do is determine exact route and how far you can go each day.
According to my Garmin road maps, the route using major highways is 600 miles and minor highways 700. Unless you are a super skater (I know a few), this will take you 6-14 days.
Obviously, you are not going to carry all your supplies for that.
Plan your route with attention to where you will stop for the day and where you can restock essentials.

Basics
- Cell phone (possibly with second power source that runs on disposable batteries) and figure out where you can recharge it. Be sure to have all your useful numbers handy.
- Cash and credit cards, ID
- GPS with reasonably up to date maps that have "points of interest" so that you can search for necessary items along the way.
- Clothes appropriate for the weather range and your limits of personal hygiene (wicking fabrics are really nice for a wide range of temperatures but also hold the bad parts of sweat and start to smell).
- Minimal camping gear - possibly a bivy tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tarp to cover backpack if it is not rain proof.
- Food for between stops, including a few high energy bars for use when stops are farther than expected and more water than you think you will need between stops.
- Skate maintenance - Brake, tool, couple spare wheels, spare set of bearings, couple spare axles and spacers, possibly materials for drying water out of bearings (if rain is likely), spare laces.
- First aid - mainly road rash supplies (cleaner, gauze, tape), analgesics, stomach upset, etc.
- Pack - The camping gear pretty much requires something other than a soft day pack. Comfort and balance will be critical. Get expert help in fitting the pack and experiment skating with a little more weight than you plan to carry in known areas for your daily distance +. REI is not cheap but they have people who know what they are doing and will take it back for any reason. The return policy is great if you find that it will not work for you (they know how to fit a pack to a hiker but probably have little experience with a skater.

A lot will depend on what support you will have along the way.
The ultimate support is someone who follows you in a vehicle which would eliminate you carrying almost anything but not likely from your comments.

The next level is some method of sending your overnight gear to expected stop locations. I suspect that you will not have definite stopping locations planned but may have extras along the way that you will use as you decide how many miles you can actually do

That leaves you with carrying everything including camping gear. Maybe with the possibility of having the ability to call a friend to come get you in case of emergency.

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how much do you spend on new school clothes?

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bugbee

and about how many outfits do you get. I use to get 5-6 new outfits. then my mom started giving me 500 dollars to get everything I needed for school (clothes,shoes,supplies backpack) im in high school btw going to be a junior this year.

and can you help me come up with some cute trendy outfits? post pictures if you can maybe.

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I personally prefer to "shop in my closet" which means that I buy new clothes based on what I already have rather than spending X amount of outfit before school start.

First organize and declutter my wardrobe and throw out and donate anything that doesnt suit my personal style or my figure, repair or tailor things that can be repaired such as loose buttons (I can't sew so i ask friends who can or you can go to a tailored to professionally repair/tailor your clothes).

With the remaining clothes, I sort them first by season (move back the off-season clothes somewhere else, in a plastic box underneath the bed or in the corner of the closet/drawers) and then sort the current season clothes by clothing type (skirts, shorts, jeans, pants, casual tops, dressy tops, casual sweaters like hoodies and jumpers, cardigans, blazers/short jackets, flats, heels, casual shoes boots and so on)
and then again by color (neutrals next to each other and then going for the pink-red-purple-blue-green-yellow-orange "color theory pattern).
This help you to see what you already have.
http://www.learnvest.com/2012/04/9-easy-tricks-to-maximize-your-wardrobe/

I would first check if Ive enough basic staples such as solid neutral tank/camisoles, t-shirts, solid neutral pants/jeans/shorts/skirts (whatever you wear most), cardigans/hoodies and eventually blazer and see if I need any new good everyday shoes.
Everyday clothes and shoes first in basic neutral styles,

THEN slowly add fun, trendy or evening pieces, making sure that they can already be worn with something you already own. Lets say you want to get a flannel button down (casual fall staple for some people), make sure you have either buttoms, tops or accessories in the color of the prints before buy it (or buy it while buying the shirt).

What clothes and shoes depends on person to person. What a 16 years old girl would wear, a 20-25 years old wardrobe would very different.

Im 24 and prefer more professional clothes and shoes for my basic pieces like low heel leather pumps, riding boots, ballet flats, loafers/oxfords, blazers, button down shirts, pencil skirts, pantyhose, pearls kind of things and then dress them up (with nice jewelery and dress shoes or a sparkly top or skirt) for evening and dress them down for more casual wear, like a blazer with casual jeans and flats or a pencil skirt with tall boots and a button-down shirt and cardigan. This is my personal wardrobe staples.

I don't care about much outfits I need, I just gradually update my wardrobe by buying a couple of remixable pieces each month that goes with my basic staples! I usually buy at h&m and leredoute + deichmann, vagabond and eccoshop for shoes/boots. :3

Sorry for long answer, but I hope it sparked some ideas..

what type of school suplies do you need for high school suplies 2012-2013?

silver

I am going into 9 grade. What type of school suplies do you need. This includes clothes, agsseries, makeup, bages, and school suplies like basci stuff and the extra things you need. I am doing pre ap classes as well. Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!

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Pretty much everything you use in junior high, except most girls wear a tote or large purse instead of a backpack. You might as well just tattoo "FRESHMAN" on your forehead if you come to school with a huge backpack.

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Where can I get a backpack with a key chain inside that can stretch?

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Hannah

I need a boy backpack that has a stretchy key chain inside ya know the kind that you don't have to take off your key to unlock the door. It would be nice if it was somewhere on the web. Thanks!

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You can clip this in any backpack. Your local locksmith probably carries something similar too.

http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Line-41301-Mini-Designer/dp/B000JQ05AA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314307806&sr=8-1

Where can I get a cheap and new backpack ?

VickyluvsS

Schools coming up and i am going to a new school. My backpack had writing on it and at that school, it's considered "graffiti"
So where can I get one in the price ranges of $9.99-$20.99?
Thanks!

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That's a tough one because of the price range you are asking for. Here are some suggestions:

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_080W032370920001P?vName=Fitness%20&%20Sports&cName=Camping&Hiking&sName=Day%20Packs&sid=KDx20070926x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=080W032370920001P
http://www.shopko.com/detail/boys-graffiti-backpacks/23121
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02939944099P?sid=IDx20070921x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=02939944099P
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02939943099P?sid=IDx20070921x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=02939943099P
http://www.amazon.com/Graffiti-EASTSPORT-School-Hiking-Camping/dp/B004PC3UGK

Maybe you should invest in a good backpack that will last longer than a cheap one:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=graffiti+backpack&hl=en&prmd=ivns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1366&bih=598&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=727504164878946311&sa=X&ei=eEcfTsDqLsy40AHg9PWiBA&ved=0CFUQ8gIwAA

Good luck at your new school!

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Does anyone know how I could start an outdoor club?

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Laura

I live in a small in town in Southwest Georgia and I am always trying to find people around here who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking,etc. I thought an outdoor club would be a good idea. How should I go about it?

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1) Pick a regular time to meet. But also post trips on the web so busy people can check what is happening.

2) Offer trips! This sounds obivous, but you want people who want to hike/canoe/backpack, not people who just attend meetings (although meeting a pub or pizza joint can be fun too).

3) Post your schedule (i.e. Meeting 6 pm Tuesday; 8-mile day hike meeting 9 am at the Xxxx trailhead on Saturday the 23rd; Top roping at The Crags, 2 pm Saturday the 30th, etc.)

4) You lead trips. A lot at first. People don't join to organize, they want to join a group that is already going. Other people will see how to do it and will start taking others to the spots they know well.

5) Think about the tone you want to set. You could emphasize service trips like litter pick-up and trail repair. Or end all trips at a brew-pub. Or in someone's hot tub. Do you want young families? Or college-age people? Or older singles? Do you teach first aid, review equipment and skills at meetings? Or just plan trips while dripping pizza sauce on the AAA maps?

6) Advertise accordingly. With local pro-environment groups, on a college campus and/or at backpacking/outdoor stores (more people taking trips helps their sales - you could maybe even meet there). Many small town newspapers and radio stations are generous with PSAs - public service announcements.

7) consider your policies and write them up. So people know what to expect and how to behave. Some examples are: non-drivers pay for the gas. No alcohol until everyone's off the trail. Max party size of 6, 8, or 10. A trip leaves within 10 minutes of announced time, you can't keep others waiting.

What is the best tent and backpack for backpacking for someone who is new to the whole hiking/camping?

ajmcg

I have a north face back pack that is pretty large - but is not for backpacking/camping really. I also have a tent but it is pretty bulky. What would be something good for girl who is just now getting into the hiking thing? Any other tips on gear would be great!

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Best is an opinion which reviews of products tell you. You pay for what you get is a starting point.

Here is an article on how to choose a tent
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-tent.html

read some reviews
http://www.rei.com/search?query=tents

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what kind of backpacks do girls use at berkhamsted in england?

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Katie

i really need to know soon answer quickly berkhamsted girls school

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You have to browse through several uk girls school bags from here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2053587.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xgirls+bags&_nkw=girls+bags&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Find out a matching on and order.

Good Luck :)

Good gift for a french family?

meowmix

I am going to be a foreign exchange student in France for a very short amount of time (a little more than two weeks). I will be staying with a family consisting of two grandparents and a 16 year old granddaughter. What should I get the family as a gift? And what should I get for the girl?

And do you have any other suggestions or comments about things such as cultural differences? (i.e. do's and do not's)

Thanks!

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If you are American, get em a can of macademia nuts. They cost a fortune in France and are sold in boxes the size of cigarette packs. Cashews would work too. Consider getting a can of Hershey's or Smucker's chocolate syrup and make them hot fudge sundaes. You can just use the vanilla ice cream purchased in France. Believe it or not, chocolate syrup is impossible to find in most French supermarkets and your family might not be familiar w/ hot fudge sundaes.

If you are from the UK, some Lessiter's or Thornton's chocolates would be good (not readily avail. in France).

French girls, like most girls on this planet like clothes. Sweatshirts are easiest to fit.

Cultural differences? Do not call adults by their first names unless they ask you to (it's ok to call students by first name even if you just met them). Address teachers using the "vous" form. Same for other adults. If you want to look more like a "local" carry a briefcase to school instead of a backpack. When eating dinner, take only one piece (of chicken, lamb chop, etc.). French families cook just enough to feed each person without seconds. Bon voyage! I'm envious!

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What do you think is the greatest place to go on a vacation to? Climate does not matter.?

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Bored With

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It depends on what you like I think.

My favorite place in the world is the Caribean. Not just for the weather, although that is about 50% of the reason, but beacause of the atmosphere and the way the region fills my soul.

Florida is fun (South Beach Miami), Hawaii is a close second (Specifically Kehai in Maui), Europe is fun and intriguing take a backpack,eurail pass, passport, and you are basically set. California has a lot of cool places; South Lake Tahoe (Snowboarding Winter/ Camping-Hiking-Backpacking Summer)
San Diego, San Francisco, LA DisneyLand/Laguna Beach, Central Coast Pismo Beach/Morro Bay/SLO, etc. Next, Arizona Grand Canyon, Sedona, Golfing etc. Seatle WA and Vancouver British Columbia are beautiful but only go in the Summer! Unless you want to ski/board. WA DC is a great History trip and New York is an amazing city. Mexico has some fantastic economic trips, but isn't my favorite location. It all depends on your taste for certain things...if all else fails a trip to Hawaii almost anyone would love, but I would try to steer you away from Honolulu, for most of the trip.

Which state still has large areas of wilderness where you could go to experience a natural environment?

Hilari

a) California
b) Rhode Island
c) New York
d) Pennsylvania
e) Alaska

Answer
Alaska.

Denali National park and Wrangell St. Elias National Park are awesome.

Denali, you get on a bus and drive along the one and only road in the park. at any point you can get off and hike, then hike back to the road. You can get permits for backpacking/camping.

Wrangle St Elias is also huge and unspoiled. There are many other parks like that. Much larger than even Texas, Alaska has a LOT of area with a low population. Enjoy.

I've taken 2 trips to Alaska. I like to take a cruise from Vancouver up the inside passage. You can stop at different islands and check them out along the way. Then get off and take their transfer bus to Anchorage airport. Rent a car and drive around for as long as you can.

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What should I look for when buying a light weight two person tent for 3 season use ?

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purplebree

I m a novice to the camping/hiking game and want to get some kit

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Here's a great site with owner reviews of tents and other shelters:
http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Shelters/

One thing you might want to consider (and this is advice you probably won't get from your neighborhood outdoor shop) is a tarp or a tarptent in lieu of an actual tent. This is, as it sounds, a sheet of waterproof nylon pitched in an A-frame. A few things that a lot of people do not like about tents is 1) they're crowded and 2) they get wet overnight. In an effort to make a lighter tent, they make them smaller. Most 2-person tents will not have enough room to comfortably sleep 2 people all their gear (backpacks, etc). Many people opt for a 3-person tent instead, but that also means a heavier pack. As for moisture, we breathe a lot during the night. Our breath is full of water vapor, and that condenses on the tent walls. If there is inadequate ventilation, as there often is, we'll generally wake up soaking wet (and cold).

A tarp solves these problems. The sides are open, so there is plenty of ventilation. You also need less material to cover more area, so you get more space for you and your stuff. The other benefit is that you don't necessarily need a level spot to setup a tarp. If there's a big rock sticking up that would prevent you from pitching a tent (if it's not directly under your bed), you might be able to still pitch a tarp, as the floor is not attached. It does take some practice to set it up, but once you get it, it can be easier to use and more effective than most backpacking tents. It also weighs (and costs) a fraction as much.

One drawback of the tarp solution is that there is no protection from bugs. Some people use mosquito netting around the sides or inside the tarp to keep bugs out. It is tough to sleep when mosquitoes are buzzing in your ears, and they don't all go away at night. This is a huge concern in the pacific northwest, for example, but it doesn't matter in the desert.

Personally, I like the tarp/tent hybrid. (Check out http://www.tarptent.com for more info) These have the ventilation advantages of a tarp and the bug protection advantages of a tent. The weight is somewhere in between - my three person tarptent (HUGE for 2 people) weighs just under 3 lbs (when you include a tyvek groundsheet). That's a lot lighter than most tents. It holds up well in rain and light snow. It's not great in high wind (the newer models are better), but then again, neither are most 3-season tents. The best plan is to pick a campspot in the trees. It also does a fantastic jobs of keeping mosquitoes out (even without a sewn in floor). The other thing I really like about having a separate floor is if the weather is good, there's no need to pitch a tent. Just lay out the ground sheet and sleep under the stars.

You can get a lot more info at REI or a good outdoor shop. I just wanted to offer some thoughts that they probably won't mention.

In Providence Canyon State Park which trail is more picteresque?

Malutka

I will be travelling to GA soon and would like to do some hiking in the Providence Canyon. Based on the description online I understand there are 2 trails - a 3-mile and a 7-mile one. Which one is more worth taking when it comes to better views of the canyons?

Answer
They see similar sites but on the 7 mile, you see a lot more. If you are doing the 7 mile, I would recommend backpacking and staying the night at one of the sites. Here are two reviews:


Providence offers a 7 mile and a 3+ mile trail. To hike the 7 mile trail they ask that you register before 2pm. I did not get there before 2 so I can only comment on the 3+ miles of cannon trail. This is an interesting trail in that it is hard to believe this canyon has been formed in less than 140 years. You can walk up to the walls of the canyon and see that they [the walls] are formed by sand instead of rock. Easy and very interesting trail for this area. I recommend it. Note that you may get your feet wet walking up stream beds through these canyons.



We did the 7 mile loop starting from the visitor's center over two days. We camped at backcountry site #5, which we thought was the best because it is off of the main trail so you have privacy. The only disappointment was that the backcountry sites do not have views of the canyons. The sites are nice, but it is just a wooded area. The majority of the canyon views from the top are accessible from the visitor's area. What I would recommend is to somehow incorporate the trails in the canyons into your trip. We just stuck to the loop so we never were down in the canyons themselves. Other things to note are that you can't filter water due to the iron ore. So be sure to take in all of the water that you will need. Also, the mile markers are a little screwy. For example, you start from the visitor's center and it is roughly 3 miles to the first backcountry site (#6), but it is right past mile marker 2. There is also a shortcut that cuts off the trail that goes to site #1. You can't really get lost, but the trail markings are strange. And, once you get to the canyon floor, the trail IS the creek bed. That confused us for a little bit until we picked up a red blaze. That part can be wet and muddy so prepare for that. Some materials I read said that the 7 mile loop was "extremely rugged". I wouldn't classify it that way at all. There are probably two ascents from the canyon floor, but the canyon is only 150 ft so they aren't bad at all. Overall, I thought it was great, but I would get into the canyons if you can.

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Does my dog need clothing during the winter?

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Vanessa Wu

Shes a 27 pound dog and s mediumhaired, sheds a lot and is a corgi mix. We got her last summer and winters coming up so im wondering if we have to give her something to wear. She wears a backpack when she walks that covers a little bit of the sides but not underneath. Do shorthaired dogs even need clothes during winter? Werent dogs able to handle the weather in the past? We live in canada, so winters will reach -5celsius or so

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it depends on your dog ... if your dog is comfortable going out in that temp, then probably does not need clothes ... but if your dog shivers in that temperature there is nothing wrong with a coat ... when i was a little kid (more than 30 years ago) the family poodle had a sweater to go out (ottawa winters which are a bit colder than -5 C) ... my current dog shivers fast when it is cold out but with a jacket she can stay out for hours ...

How to travel with newborn internationally?

zawjatuabd

I would like to travel soon with my 7 week old baby to Canada so he can see his grandparents. This will be a 22 hr flight via airplane! How soon can I travel and how I carry him with me conveniently? car seat, stroller what kind, backpack carrier? Anyone tried travelling w a newborn- can u give me tips

Answer
Oh wow i will be travelling from Canada hopefully within a week so her grandparents can see her and that will 22 hours of flight too but the difference is she will 4 months actually i wanted to go since she was 1 month but passport took some time. well the advices i got and after searching on different websites i came to know that:
When you get your tickets just ask them if there is anyway they can give you the seat where you can hook a bassinet up for the baby.
Take lots of diapers, pacifier, wipes, 2 to 3 change of cloths,
Make sure you take a soft blanket of your lill one.
Please don't drug the baby with Benadryl it can create more problem for you because sometimes babies get cranky.
Just make sure that u are feeding the kid (either bottle or breast feed) at the time of take off and landing so that he/she isn't cranky due to air pressure.
Btw dont worry your baby will be sleeping most of the time :)
Good luck!

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how do u think we should raise money for the aspca? or hungry?

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swimchick2

me and my freinds are going to have a fundraiser but we dont know how to raise the money.

Answer
That is great of you guys. My neighborhood has a fundrasier every year. These are the places they have donated to in the past.
1. Paid for a family to live in a condo.

2. Contrubed 1/4 of the money for an addition to the homeless shelter.

3. Provided 30 homeless children in a shelter with only one outfit from K-Mart a brand new wardrobe.

4. Provided 10 babies with the things they need to surrive when parents couldn't afford it. A crib, sheets, blankets, bottles, food, etc.

5. Filled up 100 backpacks with pencils, pens, paper, markers, crayons, etc. and sent them to children in New Orleans.

6. Filled up 100 bins with soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc. and sent them to families in New Orleans.

7.http://www.feedthechildren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=org_kids_stuff_USA

Good luck! You kids are great!

Any suggestions for a unique eagle project?

hotstreek7

I'm looking for an eagle project, and i want it to be away from the usual. I don't want it to be planting a flower garden, painting a wall, building a fence, etc. Does anybody have any ideas that are unique? Please share your experiences of eagle projects you've participated in or have seen or observed. Thank you.

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This is a partial list of 587 Eagle Scout projects that others have done.


benches for fairgrounds
Neighborhood Emergency Directory
Pavilion Landscape
Signs for Baseball Field
Water Garden
First aid kits for baseball leagues
Foot path at emmons bog
Art for Kids in Hospitals -- Kids Helping Kids
Trail Restoration
carnival booth
Bikes
Landscaping for New Fire Station
Street Beautification
homework center for for underprivileged children
Building a Barn
Arbors and Landscaping
ARMED FORCES Memorial Gezebo
Protect and Serve
Office Construction
Tool Shed
Repaint Fire Hydrants
Heart Screens For Teens
Africa
Dining Pavilion
Reflection Garden
Trail Steps
Video Documentary
Podiums
homes for the homeless
Community Paintball Field
Historical Marker Database
cottonwood hospital
Foot Bridges
Toiletries for the Homeless
Painting an old school house
Renovated an island in the school parking lot
Why not make a trail?
Little League Dugout Construction
operation safe child
Pioneer Park Interpretive Signage
Relay for Life - Logistics
animal protection fence
Directional signs
Church Hall Kitchen Renovation
Honoring the Troops in Iraq
My eagle Food Drive
Is Your (House) Number Up?
recycle day assistance.
Smoke Detector Survey
Brige
Stairs and Trail
Mobile Ham Radio Antenna Kits
Recycle Printer Cartridges
Hurricane Relief
Potato Drive
Fences
Playground Mulch Trail
parking lot
Painting Giant USA Map
Scout Summer Concert Series
Barbeque
The Two Rooms
Sand and Stain park benches
Sports field
BUILDING A HUNTING RANGE
Bike Drive
Toy and Book Drive
Cleaning up Brush for Fire-season
Storm drain
Park sign and gate
Animals to kids.
Donations for Kitten & Cat Rescue/Adoptions
Heart Screens For Teens
Elementary School Free Carnival
Benches
renovate church garden
Fire ring, picnic tables and benches
Support Orphanage in Ukraine
Flagstone Pathway
Built-in Bookcases for the Band Directors
Project Woobie
Perches Restoration at Camp Low
ASSISTING NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Dog houses for Healing Species
Medical Equipment Drive
War Veteran's Documentary
trophy case
3 Double Swing Gates
Built Bat Nurseries
Walking trail informational sign
Fishing Line Recycling Stations
Memorial Food Drive
Moose Island Wheelchair Board Walk on Boulder Lake
Disability accessable walk ways in the City park
Garbage Dumpster Enclosure
Charity Bike Race Sign Project
THE GREASTEST REWARD
School Sign
Parking Lot refurbishment
Bread shelves
Reading Room
Foot Bridge
Variety Show Raises Money for Care Packages
Outdoor Fitness Center at Roosevelt Park
School Landscaping
Rebuild Habatat
Pedestrian Footbridge
Mitten Tree
1.2 miles of mulching a trail
Trailhead Reconstruction
Coat Drive
Shoe Box Gifts
Court Yard Landscaping
Computer Troubleshooting Manual and Training
Emergency Preparedness Kits
Soup Kitchen
Boy Scout Resource Manual for Natural Disasters
Watershed DVD
Flash Card Set of Deaf Agency
Operation Christmas Child
Bicycle Drive
BBQ Grill for Nursing Home Residents and Family
Memorial Garden
PRE-SCHOOL PLAYARD UPGRADE
Back to School Backpacks
Flag pole, landscaping and watering system
Church Hall Kitchen Remodel
cemetary pavilon
Barn Raising
Collect Used Shoes
Cemetery Survey
Sound and Recording System
Athletic Storage Shed
Blood Drive
Healthy Living Poster Contest
Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Baseball Field Restoration
Cemetary Overhaul
Quilt-A-Thon
Lake Benches + Fence
Outdoor Stage
Handicap Access Ramp
Flag Retiriment
Church Beautification
Frisbee Golf Course
A carnival
Cemetery Beautification Project
Child Identification Cards
U.S. Flag Retirment Ceremony
Community Bulletin Board
Deck construction
Church Sitting Room Restoration
Winter Food Drive
Heavy wood clearing
Benefit Concert
campground restoration
Free Kids Booth
Glory to God Walking Path
tree plantin
Install a Computer Network - Chid Care Center
Map of U.S.A.
Concrete Bleacher Pads
Ident-A-Kid
Honor/Memorial Garden
Vernal Pool
Ancient Indian Waffle Garden Replica
Trail Ramps
helping the needy
Church Painting
Elementary School Outdoor Amphitheatre
Re-landscape church parsonage
Restoration of the Star of India.
CHURCH CHAIRS & PAINTING
flagpoles and retaining walls
CHURCH CHAIRS AND PAINTED CURBING
Main Camp Fire Ring
community bug defense
Fence for soccer fields
Smithsonian War Archives
http://www.scoutorama.com/contents/projects.cfm

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Camping in Northern California?

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David

My buddy and I want to go camping. Just like you would think: A couple of tents, and a campfire, and maybe even a hike in.
We live near Sacramento, and so we could easily drive to places like Tahoe. All I see are campgrounds with all these amenities, but we just want to go camping sort of isolated with what we bring (no bathrooms or buildings of any kind.)
I've never handled the location of camping nor do I know of any places where we can just go.
So here's the ultimate question:
Where can we just go plain old camping?

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The type of camping you seek is by backpacking into the wild lands so use a trail finder,
http://www.localhikes.com/

Will you go camping this summer, RV or tenting ,where will you go and how many days?

doug g

Answer
I've already spent 45 nights in the back country this season, leave next week for a 20 day trip. It will be an extended John Muir Trail trip, starting from north of Yosemite and joining the J.M.T., following it to it's end on the top of MT. Whitney. Basically I'm traveling by trail, mostly Pacific Crest Trail, from Lake Tahoe to Mt Whitney. I've already completed the northern portions.

This year I will spend just about 100 nights backpacking. Also spend some additional nights camping at trail heads in r.v.'s, tents or cabins depending on where the hike is being staged from. Most of my activity is the the Sierra Nevada Mts. of California. Later this season I do hope to do some of the Pacific Crest Trail sections in Oregon.

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If you were free to go camping and hiking anywhere in the U.S. right now, where would you go?

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Q. And what would you do when you got there?

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I move out in 9 days to hit the road and see the Oregon and Washington Coasts (especially backpacking to Point of Arches in Olympic National Park), Rainier National Park, Glacier National Park, Banff and Jasper, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Bryce and Zion National Parks, the Grand Canyon (I'd like to backpack to Havasu Falls), and I'd like to backpack abuot 19-20 miles in to Precipice Lake in Sequoia National Park (site of Ansel Adams' "Frozen Lake and Cliffs"). I'll probably swing through Crater Lake, Yosemite, Great Sand Dunes, and Rocky Mountain National Parks along the way, as well as quite a few National Monuments such as Colorado and Escalante-Grand Staircase. I'd like to catch Fall Colors from Wyoming to Colorado, and continue on to White Sands, then come back via Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelley, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, The Wave, Death Valley, etc.

I have a new Canon 40D on the way and I'll be taking tens of thousands of photographs. I'd like to produce photo essay style articles on the impacts of climate change on the various ecosystems that I visit.

I've been buying a lot of Lonely Planet Bluelist and "1001 pallces you must visit before you die" type books lately, and I considered international trips to Peru/Bolivia/Chile/Argentina and China/Tibet/Cambodia/Laos/Burma, perhaps with India Tibet, Mongolia, New Guinea, Turkey or Namibia thrown in, but going on a domestic "off the grid" trip instead will have less impact, does not directly fund growth in developing nations (although my tent was manufactured in China), and I can document impacts "closer to home" for Americans.

Drop me a line and I can send you sample detailed itineraries, and links to some sample photos of what I'll be seeing. For example, Mark Rasmussen's Lightchase Photography offers a number of excellent tours. Although they often require booking a year or more in advance, the photos alone make his site worth visiting.

I keep a list of places I want to go in MS-Word and Iately I've been researching the best seasons to go (generally when its not too rainy), using historical weather averages on Weather.com. I need to start redeeming frequent flier miles before the redemption levels are increased dramatically due to rising fuel costs (then I should switch to an REI credit card so I'm less tempted to fly).

What are some good campsites along the Oregon coast?

joe g

I'm going to the beach this weekend and I'm looking for a good campsite off the beaten path, and a relatively short drive from Portland. Where would I go to avoid crowds and tourists? I'd like a quiet campsite with just the bare necessities, nothing fancy at all. The further from big towns the better. Preferably one close to the beach, surrounded by forest, good for hiking and good for doing outdoors stuff. Lots of stuff to explore would be great. Pretty and scenic is great too, of course. The cheaper the better, we just need a place to park the car and set up a tent. Anything helps :) thanks guys

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In the summer, it's pretty tough to find anywhere secluded to camp along the Oregon Coast. Pretty much every campgound is well known. Honestly, you will probably have to go to Mt. Hood, Gifford Pinchot or the Gorge and hike into a lake somewhere if you really want seclusion.

As for the coast, I agree that Cape Lookout is a good choice. There is a lot to do there.

Oswald West would be my personal choice, but I think they have the campground closed right now due to some dangerous trees that might fall. You might want to call the state and see what's up. I have camped at Os a bunch of times and it tends to be more outdoor minded people. I hiked in with my backpack, but they have wheelbarrows for your gear. You can watch surfers down there, too.

If you want to be RIGHT ON the beach, there is a state campground called "Beachside Recreation Site" just south of Waldport. It is not that secluded, but it's the best for going to sleep to the sound of the ocean! I have camped here in the fall, after school was back in. It might be crowded/full in the summer.

I also stayed at South Beach campground in a yurt two years ago in the summer. I made the reservation WAY in advance and it was a zoo. There were kids everywhere and it wasn't very calm. However, it was a nice walk to the beach and the $35 yurt was a lot cheaper than any hotel in Newport or Lincoln City.

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some good camping grounds in michigan and surrounding states?

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BelieveBel

Well just a novice camper me and my uncle are going camping in a week and wanted to know some spots. Want some place more wilderness not like those spots where they have spots made for u and everything more like a backbacking spot where u hike and camp down somewhere.

Also is yellow stone a designated area for camping or can u backpack anywhere?

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You are asking for "dispersed camping" areas in a very broad region. The best opportunities you will find are on National Forest lands. Most of the places of the Upper Midwest are in the northern areas of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Contact the District Ranger Office in the area where you have an interest after you study the forest web-sites and look under: Recreation > Camping and Cabins > Dispersed Camping.

Great places for a 3 day backpacking trip in Northern Michigan?

Kyle

A few friends and I are looking to set up a backpacking trip for this late spring/summer time.
We want to be able to tent out (without public camp sites.) Also would like it to be a few days trip.
Any ideas on where some good places are?
Northern Mchigan/UP but not too far west in the UP please.

Answer
Porcupine Mountains State Park. Hiawatha National Forest.

North Country National Scenic Trail, 83 miles.

From its point of entry near Ironwood, the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) soon enters Ottawa National Forest and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Rivers, waterfalls, forested hills and ridges characterize the trail. Laughing Whitefish Falls and Rock River Falls and Canyon provide outstanding scenery as the trail continues eastward to Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The 40-mile Lakeshore Trail along the rock bluffs and sandy shore of Lake Superior provides outstanding vistas as well as primitive camping and hiking experiences. The trail continues eastward along the lake to Muskallonge State Park before turning south to Tahquamenon Falls State Park, where the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi River and many smaller falls await the hiker. South of the park, the trail passes through Hiawatha National Forest on its way to Father Marquette National Memorial at the Straits of Mackinac. Trail users will find a side trip to Mackinac Island enjoyable.

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