find toddler backpack with safety leash?

Ash

backpack has a tail concealing a retractable leash or stretchy handle for parental control

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I think this is what you are referring to. If you Google that, youâll find that there are a number of places that sell it, including Amazon.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=eddie+bauer+harness+buddy

You could look for other options using a more generic search:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=toddler+backpack+leash

We used a backpack with a leash for my daughter when she was a toddler. It wasnât disguised (other than it being a backpack rather than just a leash system). We live in London in the UK at the time, so we wanted something to keep her safe on busy streets when she wasnât in her stroller. Iâd link to it but Iâve only ever seen that version in the UK, so that wonât be much use to you in the US.

My daughter loved it, partly because most kids love having a backpack and feeling like a bigger kid. She didnât mind the leash because we only used it when we needed to and weâd explained to her that it was to keep her safe. Some older kids (e.g., kindergarten age) seemed a little bothered by it and would ask why we had her on a leash. That didnât change her mind about it though.

The "Amazon Products" widget couldn't seem to find the items on Amazon (how bad is that?), so here's a link to the Eddie Bauer harness on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002-3258237-0735239?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=eddie+bauer+harness

Kids on leashes: Would you leash your kid?

Double the

Mummy of 1: I'm not going to use the word 'harness' just because it's a nicer term to use.

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Hm, for all those who do not agree with 'leashing' your child, have obviously never seen a toddler terror runaway.

My 16 month old has to have a leash on at all times when out of the house ( his is a backpack one with a monkey, and if he runs off I can quickly grab hold of the leash part. ) because he runs off constantly. When we ask him to hold our hand, he throws a tantrum, stamps his feet and holds his breath, he wants his own space. He makes life hell if he is in his stroller or in his trolley, and carrying him ends up with just being bitten.

The leashing actually makes life easier, and stops all the stares of why our kid is screaming in the store. Instead, we get glances of "oh isn't he cute".


EDIT - Thanks to those who supported what I have said!
To those who still disagree with leashes - they are cute, and do not look like dog leashes. The one I have looks like a cute little backpack, that my son loves. I only use the leash when absolutely necessary, like busy shopping centers, where he is acting up majorly. Then, and only then, will I pull out the lead part, or put him in his stroller and deal with the absolute screams.


EDIT - Tabby Anne - Okay, why don't you reserve your judgement for when you actually HAVE kids. Especially one 16 month old who screams bloody murder when in his stroller, and refuses to hold hands to the point of biting. He also HATES being carried in the shopping center. With a backpack harness on, he stays close and doesn't run off at all.
I also have a 12 week old baby, so sometimes I will take my eye of my 16 month old for just a second. That second could cost his life.. I will not risk that.
You make think I am lazy, but I think you are just being a plain b*itch calling us all lazy for wanting the absolute saftey for our kids.
I live in a busy area, that has busy shops. Many, many little kids, and little kids playgrounds. Imagine losing your kid in that because he pulled away momentarily.

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Camp pie maker recipe?

YAMA

I am tired eating the same thing like hobo pie. Do you have any good recipe for camp pie maker?? I have a couple good one and I want something new for my taste buds!!

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Favorite Pocket Pizza Pies
Category: Pork Rating: 10
Backpack: No Effort: easy Serves: 1-2 Prep time: 1-30m

Ingredients:
2 pieces of white bread,
pizza sauce,
pepperoni,
mozzarella cheese,
butter or olive oil


How to Prepare:
Use a cast iron "pocket pie" maker (you can buy them at camping stores - it's essentially a pie maker on a stick). Grease the inside with butter or olive oil. Put a slice of bread on each side of the pie maker (some will hang over the edge). Put some pepperoni, cheese and sauce in the center of one slice. Carefully close the pie maker and cut off the edges of the bread outside of the pie maker. Put the pie maker in the hot coals of the campfire. Check every minute to see if it's done - the pie will be sealed and the outside will be toasted. Stick a knife in to see if it's hot all the way through. Carefully remove the pocket pie from the pie maker and enjoy! This is a favorite!

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Desert Pies: Need fruit filling, butter, pie crust either store bought or homemade. Homemade pie crusts work great because you can roll out and cut into a rectangular shape a little larger than the pie maker then a good fit and seal is made, the extra can be trimmed. Oil each side of the pie maker with butter. Place crust on both sides. Place fruit filling on one crust then close the pie maker. Place directly in the fire and flip occasionally. Guestimate is 10 minutes. Check at this time for doneness, should be able to take crust away from pie maker with a fork to test doneness-light golden brown in color.

Sandwich Pies: Bread works great for this. Need butter. Grease both sides of pie maker. Place bread slices on each side. Top bread with ham and cheese and condiments as desired. Close pie maker, place directly in fire and flip occasionally. Guestimate is 10 minutes. Check at this time for doneness, should be able to take bread away from pie maker with a fork to test doneness-light golden brown in color.

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Egg Mcmuffin Pie/Camp Irons
Recipe #181226
After trying Pamela's frozen breakfast bagels and tweaking that recipe to my family's taste, I decided to give the idea of pre-cooked and frozen eggs a try on a recent camping trip. The result, I decided, was post-worthy. For those of you familiar with camp irons or pie irons, if you've tried doing bacon and eggs sandwiched between two slices of bread, the result may have been rather messy, since the bread is usually toasted to perfection long before the egg is cooked. This recipe will fix that.
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12 servings 25 min 15 min prep
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1 dozen eggs
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (or cubed ham)
24 slices bread
chopped onions (optional)
chopped green peppers (optional)
processed cheese, slices, like Kraft Singles (optional)
salsa (optional)

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< 30 mins Breakfast
Eggs Breakfast
Camping Breakfast
Coat a muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray.
Break each egg into a muffin cup and add crumbled bacon or cubed ham to each. If using onion and green pepper, add as well.
Bake at 400F for approximately 12 minutes, or until eggs are set.
Let cool a few minutes and then remove egg 'patties' to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Once eggs are completely cooled, place in large plastic freezer bag, removing as much air as possible. Freeze until ready to use -- or ready to pack into camping cooler. As long as they're kept nice and cool, they should last a week.
Once you're ready to make your pie irons, pre-heat the irons in the campfire and then give them a good coating of cooking spray.
Place a slice of bread on one side and place an egg 'patty' in the center. Top with half a cheese slice (folded in half to make a nice neat square on top of the egg) and a bit of salsa, if desired.
Cover with another slice of bread, close your pie iron, place in campfire and cook until done -- approximately 5 minutes.
Enjoy!

And finally, here's a link to a site with thirty-five recipes:
http://www.chuckwagondiner.com/pieiron.html

The Peanut Butter Cup Melt sounds just about perfect right now--enjoy!

Camping Recipes?

lildwahine

We're going camping this summer and I'm looking for some good and easy food to prepare. Got a favorite? Please post.

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Ohh my favorite cuisine............
We call these foil packs, my favorite! But not great for real backpacking. They have a lot of ingredients and it gets heavy to pack too far.
ingredients;
2 carrots, sliced
6-8 new potatoes, quartered
1/2 onion, lg. chunks
2 shallots, sliced
2-3 cloves garlic, lg. chunks
8-10 cremini mushrooms whole or halved
1 pkt. frozen Boca ground "meat"
2-4 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. margarine, optional
salt & pepper, to taste
season salt, dash


to prepare;
1. Mix all sliced vegetables in a bowl.
2. Make 2 pockets with heavy duty aluminum foil, doubled.
3. Place a layer of vegetables on bottom.
4. Layer Boca ground "meat" next.
5. Add a final layer of veggies.
6. Pour 1-2 Tbs. of olive oil on each dinner, dot with margarine, if using.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and season salt.
8. Fold foil to make an airtight seal.
9. Cook on hot coals for fifteen minutes, flipping half-way through.
10. Serve with ketchup, enjoy!

Of course you can substitute the boca burger for real hamburger. But I wouldn't be true to myself if I gave you anything but a vegan dish.
ENJOY!!!

Check out this website. They have over 570 recipie ideas for camping.

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How can I make this the best school year ever?

Q. I'm going into eight grade and need tips about teachers, friends, boys, studying, organization, homework, exc. My other two years in middle school didn't go well so I want to make it up. Thanks in advance!

- Sara<3

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Teachers- Get. On. Their. Good. Side. Don't be a teachers pet, because nobody likes those, but don't talk back. I have gotten away with so much because I get on all of my teachers' good sides. [example: my math teacher gave me extra time on a math test because she knew I was struggling. the extra time saved my butt! (and my grade!) ]

Friends- Eight grade brings drama. I'm just warning you, stay out of it. Life is wayy to short to spend it fighting with friends! Be that cool member of whatever cliche of friends you're in..the one who never gets involved in the drama!(;

Boys- Depends on who you are. I refused to get involved with any boys until high school. (I should have just said college, haha. ) It was tough rejecting the offers from the cute boys that would ask me out, but totally worth it. I wanted to focus on grades. In my opinion, saving boy drama until high school at least it totally worth it. [and as I learned once I started dating: it's not even completely worth it then.]

Studying- SO important. Get into good study habits. Set aside time for each class every night so you can study. Studying a little bit each day is SO much easier than cramming for tests! (I'm currently ranked #2 in my Junior class, so I know what I'm talking about! (: )

Organization- Almost as important as studying. Get a (different colored, if you can) binder for each class, and a notebook to match. If you have a locker, buy a little magnetic pencil holder. Get a little planner so you can write down all homework assignments. And, if you want to be as insanely organized as myself, make a calendar for each class for every month. For example, I currently have five calendars hanging on the back of my door. The first is for extra curricular activities and community service events (need them for national honors society and college) and four more for each of my classes this semester. I write down all tests coming up, long term assignments, events, ect. for that specific class. It helps SO much. And for God's sake; get a backpack. I've had the same basic Jansport backpack since 8th grade..it's super cute (and not little kiddish) and has a lifetime warranty. :D

Homework- DO. IT. I've never missed a homework assignment in my life. I'm not kidding. That said, I've also: pulled all-nighters, spent my hour bus ride in the morning doing it, done it in/between classes, done some at lunch (as much as I hate it), ect. Just get it done. It can be a major grade booster! Also- don't copy anyone. That's really low, and will end up getting you in trouble.

Good luck with everything!(:

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when people say we "invest" in vietnam what do they mean?

o snap

:)

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Many of the USA clothing factories have moved to Vietnam for the cheap labor. I believe Levi Jeans has moved there for one. A lot of camping tents, sleeping bags and backpacks are made there now.

What should I budget to travel for a year mostly in South America but also a little bit in USA and Canada.?

Kassy

I'm a light traveler, with only a backpack and I tend to stay in hostels and wherever is cheapest. I'm considering bringing a tent but I'm not sure (any suggestions?) and I'll probably use public transport for most of the way. The basis of the trip is Alaska to Argentina.

I was thinking $2500US a month. But really I have no idea so any suggestions would help.

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firstly 'i'm so jealous' good on ya!!
I travelled through Canada and the States. It's so simple to camp in the states and it's cheap. Depending on time of year camping in Canada can be cold but it's def doable. I't's alot more expensive in Canada than the US. There's not alot of hostels in the US which makes it difficult but there are def cheap hotels. The IS is vast so you'll probably be doing alot on the greyhound. We bought a car in Canada for $1500CAD and that took us all over. So much fun and we stopped were we wanted (which made camping easy).
Have fun whatever you!!!

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Can you suggest a back to school backpack for me?

loojerr

I want a backpack similar to the Adidas Street OT Tech Backpack
http://www.shopadidas.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4393235&source=US_SANAV_SEARCH&cid=E41628&shopGroup=R#BVRRWidgetID

but I cant seem to find this backpack anywhere in stores TT^TT
I was wondering if you guys could help me find a backpack similar to this
but it would be good if a lot of stuff can fit inside the backpack
no wheels
no jansport
no llbean

thank you :D

Answer
Tilly's: http://www.tillys.com/tillys/searchresults.aspx?kw=backpacks&brand=1&catalog=020_Girls&ppc=-1&size=-1&sort=-1
Hot topic: http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Accessories/Bags/Backpacks.jsp

School supplies list pdf?

Abby

Okay so I have a super crappy acer computer and I cant open the school supplies list!! School starts in like a week so can somebody just copy it and past it as you answer? 10 points

http://gpschools.schoolwires.net/cms/lib05/MI01000971/Centricity/Domain/1405/SchoolSupplies2012-2013.pdf

if you need to know my schedule here it is

mary cook algebra cp
brian shelson earth science
kimberly truza spanish 2
chad hepner hnrs world history and geo
taryn loughlin freshman honors english
jeff nardone honors journalism
lisa kurtz tutorial s1
stephen geresy tv prod 05

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**NO PENCILS OR PENCIL BOXES PLEASE**
To be Brought on First Day of School
1 box 16 Crayola Crayons â NO TWISTABLES, NO 24 PACKS
1 large pink eraser
Fiskars scissors â child size
6 large thick glue sticks
2 low-odor dry erase markers: 1 green and 1 blue
1 extra set clothes (underwear & sweatpants) in gallon size zip lock
baggie (labeled with childâs name)
To be Brought on Second Day of School
2 boxes of tissue
Large shirt for painting
Gym shoes
8 thick washable Crayola classic color markers
1 wide ruled spiral notebook
1 highlighter - any color
1 roll of paper towel
1ST GRADE
ï· Tennis shoes (labeled with your childâs name). These will be left in your childâs locker if your child will not be wearing tennis shoes to school each day. Gym
days will be announced the 1st week of school. *Please do not send your child to school with shoes that have shoelaces if they cannot tie them. Plan
ahead and buy shoes that your child can change into independently for kindergarten.
ï· 1 labeled backpack (large enough to be used to carry folders, notes, library books etc., back and forth to school). NO ROLLING BACKPACKS PLEASE.
ï· 1 old T-shirt (adult size) for going to art class in. Please DO NOT send in a real shirt as the children have trouble with the buttons. Write your childâs name in
HUGE letters on the front of the shirt. This is also to be kept in your childâs locker and will be worn each week for art class.
ï· 5 large glue sticks .77oz (22g). Please do not send in glue pens, paste or gel. Do not label.
ï· 1 box of washable colored markers (thick childrenâs size). Do not label.
ï· An 8 palette box of small water colors. Do not label.
ï· 1 box Crayola twistables MINI crayons, 24-pack. Do not label.
ï· 1 re-sealable tubs of baby wipes. Do not label.
ï· 2 boxes of Kleenex. Do not label.
ï· 1 roll paper towels--boys only. Do not label.
ï· 1 package (50) 9" paper plates--girls only. Do not label.
ï· One FAMILY photograph to go in our class photo album. Please write your childâs name on the back.
KINDERGARTEN
NO TRAPPER KEEPERS OR LOOSE-LEAF NOTEBOOKS
Sharpened pencils & 1 eraser
1 12" ruler (with inch/centimeter)
2 Large glue sticks
Crayola fat and thin markers (8-12 ct) primary colors
1 back pack or school bag (NO WHEELS!)
1 pointed scissors
3 boxes of tissue (Kleenex brand)
1 school box (dimensions around 5â x 12â)
1 roll paper towel
Gym shoes
1 large shirt for painting
Crayola crayons (24 ct)
1 Yellow Highlighter
2 dry erase markers (low odor): 1 green and 1 blue
1 pack Crayola colored pencils
1 1â black vinyl binder
3 packs .7mm mechanical pencil lead
1 pkg of 3x3 post it notes
2 spiral notebooks, one red & one blue*
*( 8 ½ x 11, 70 sheet, wide ruled)
2ND GRADE
MAIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUGGESTED* SUPPLY LIST 2012-2013NO TRAPPER KEEPERS
2 packages #2 pencils sharpened
2 boxes tissue
1 roll paper towel
Scissors
Gym shoes
1 ruler (metric and inch)
Colored pencils
5 single-subject spiral composition notebooks
Thin magic markers
6 pocket folders - plain
1 RED duo-tang for Spanish
Large eraser
Pencil case (5â x 8â works best)
Glue sticks
Paint shirt
2 Black low-odor dry erase markers
1 RED hard cover 1" binder
1 ream of wide ruled loose-leaf paper OR 1 packet 8 ½ X 11 computer printer paper
5TH GRADE
2 dozen #2 pencils
1 large eraser
1 PENCIL SHARPENER THAT COLLECTS SHAVINGS
1 package dry erase markers
1 package red pens
Colored pencils (NO MARKERS OR CRAYONS)
2 1â or smaller sturdy hardcover 3 ring binders
1 package dividers (5-8 dividers in the package)
6 Duo-tang folders with pockets and prongs (one must be red for
Spanish class)
3 spiral notebooks (8 ½ x 12) wide ruled
1 glue stick
1 ruler (metric and inch)
Paint shirt
Gym shoes
Scissors
2 boxes tissue
1 roll paper towel
Optional: 1 packet 8 1/2 x 11" computer printer paper, 1 container of antibacterial wipes,
pencil box
4TH GRADE
#2 pencils (at least 10)
Pencil-tip erasers
1 Large eraser
1 Pencil sharpener that collects shavings
Gym shoes
Crayons (8 or 16)
Art shirt
Pointed scissors
3 spiral notebooks (8 ½ x 12) wide ruled
1 Black 1â binder with pockets (no Trapper Keeper)
1 set of thin markers
12 Colored pencils (traditional colors)
1 Yellow Highlighter
2 boxes tissue
1 Container of hand wipes (Wet Ones for hands not surfaces) - Boys
1 Roll of paper towelâGirls
2 Large Glue sticks
3 Duo-tang folders with pockets and prongs*
*(one of each colorâ green, blue, red)
12 inch ruler (metric and standard)
3RD GRADE
* Parents, please note the above student supply lists are suggested items only. Maire Elementary School students are provided many necessary school supplies and text books
which are mandated by the Michigan Department of Education.

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Camping necessities...?

KJ

I have no idea how to camp and I'm on an extremely tight budget. What are the BASICS that I need for two days with an eight yr. old boy? I will be camping Lake Travis in Austin, TX if that is relevant! I can rough it if I set my mind to it! It'll be fun!

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OH my gosh you are kididng? I am going to go to Austrin Texas and I know Lake travis in austin texas I did ot know they have a campsite there. that cool I will have to ask my step sister about it. anyway my suggestion for budget camper for first timer you an go without a tent as long as no bears or any type of wild animals out there. what you will need is flashlight, water, dry food you do nto need to worry about cooking, what I did in the morning I got cold coffee in the bottle and breakfast bar for just $4.00 as far for dinner you could probably with the can of food if you do cook you will need to get a small stove with gasoline so smal that that it is easy to put in your backpack but becareful to seperate the grill from the gas or else it will turn on by accident and you do not want tha tstar ta fire if you do put them in your backpack. even though no bear around you you should still lock up the food in the container just in case there might be other animals going after for food. bring along soap the type without water use, plenty of toilet paper as well. but you can buy the travel size toilet paper, toilet paper seat if you find a restroom dirty, than you should be all set if you have anymore question feel free to email me at bayareaman1972@yahoo.com

I am planning a solo camping trip and its my first one. What would ya'll recommend bringing, the necessities?

mafralen

Just looking for equipement and tips for a 3 day camping trip.

Answer
as an eagle scout i did a lot of camping in various types of weather here is what you need:

tent
backpack (you will be able to fit almost everything in one as opposed to suitcases; needs to be at least 4800 cubic inches)
a backpacking stove
eating utensils (such as metal pots and pans and cutlery this will make for easy cleanup)
as much food as necessary for the trip
clothing for the season
a Global Positioning System (get one in the range of about 300 to 400. they are good and some can float on water)
lots of water
a means of communication ( such as a cell phone)
a map and compass (if you re not careful the batteries in the gps will run out)
toiletries ( such as a toothbrush)
a shovel to dig your latrine
a flashlight
a watch
Extra Batteries
rain gear for everyone in your group
highly reflective blanket
fire starters
wood (if you're going to a campsite; If not you can just collect some in the woods)
matches or another way of starting a fire
let someone know where you re going and when you re expecting to be back so they know when to send for help if necessary
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST TAKE ANOTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT. YOU MUST HAVE A BUDDY BECAUSE YOU NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOU AND/OR YOUR INJURIES !!!! YOU'RE CHILDREN WILL NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO

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backpacking across europe?

drakevalen

me and my best friend are planning to have a backpacking trip across europe russia and japan we plan on starting from london or ireland hitting up france italy germany amsterdam greece then going on to moscow and then heading into tokyo. So do any of you have any advice? We are very new to this.

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First get yourself a good guidebook.
For Europe it will safe you money, in Russia it is more important as it will have information on things like visa, whether and how to report to the police, (if still needed.)
In Japan it will safe you money again and might help you with language problems.
(I have been in Japan, 15 years ago, and except for one out of the way hostel, everybody I met spoke English.)

The Lonely Planet series are very good guidebooks for the kind of travels you plan.
Make sure you have the right edition, with info on all the places you want to go in Russia.

Sit down with your friend and talk about the practical side of traveling, what kind of transport, hostels or campgear, how much money per day (average,) and how much for the more expensive countries.
Take a map (print one out from the www,) and point out all places you want to go, and if the are far apart, how do you travel from one to the other.
I saw that you have Amsterdam and Greece next to each other in your list, that is not the most logical way to travel as far as I can see.
You might need to fly between several of the destinations, and if you book early your ticket will be cheap but you can not change your plans much that way, if you buy last minute tickets it can be dear.

For Russia it might be even more important to have your plans before you get in, as the system there is still rather strict on where tourists go, and two young men together may be more than the locals officials are happy with.

Also talk about what you expect to do when you are in a town, if the one wants to do all museums and sights while the other just wants to drink your trip will not last past the first week.
But if you can get it going it will be the best thing you have ever done.

When you are ready to go, pack little, one or two spare jeans, a couple of T-shirts and a sweater, a handful of underwear, towel, toothbrush and deo and you are ready to go.
You will carry your stuff more often than you expect, and a backpack gets heavy.
If you add camping gear you will not want to walk distances anymore, unless you really bite down on weight.

Whatever you decide, travel and enjoy it.

backpacking in europe?

Justin G

So i've got three weeks to backpack around Europe.my goal is to experience as much as possible. My goal countries are Italy, France, UK, and Ireland. I'm east-bound and then will get a ticket back to the east coast. If possible, I'd like to visit Spain, Germany and Switzerland, but I know 3 weeks isn't fully doable so I'm not hinging my experience on visiting those countries. This will be my first time and I've been doing a lot of research, but nothing I've read so far caters exactly to what I'm looking for which is specialized info for my trip. So here goes:

1. What is the best way to travel between these cluster of countries and what is the best country route (where should I start and end)?

2. How I do factor my travel with hostels and what are usual rates for a decent one?

3. What are some budgets to expect depending on what I do?

I hope I'm not asking too much! I'm hoping someone who was in my position will answer or point me in the right direction for these questions. Thanks!
I'm also not looking for suggestions outside of the countries I've specified as I'm running on a relatively small time line and I want to put these countries first on my list.

Answer
Prices depend on exactly where you're starting from, when you go (prices vary a lot), how long you stay, where you go in Spain, how you get around, the kind of places you stay in and what you see/do/eat. People who backpack generally can get by for $100 per day staying in cheap hostels and carefully watching their budget (not including airfare). However, if you stay in hotels, it will cost you more. I usually spend 100 to 150 euro a night for a hotel just for myself.

Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip (expect prices in the future to rise):

http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point.

http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around. this one may be more useful for you.

http://www.seat61.com/ - a great train site with details about railpasses. It can be cheaper to buy individual tickets than passes. This site will tell you how to determine whether you're better off with a railpass or individual tickets or some combination for your trip. It also details how to use the pass and what to avoid to get the best use out of a pass. Most high speed, international and night trains require reservations and will require you to pay a supplement when you use a railpass. You need to be aware that a railpass is almost always more expensive for trains here in some places like Italy and Spain.

http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/ - Spanish train schedules and prices.
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http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on.

http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels.

http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations

You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations.

http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht⦠- festivals, exhibitions and events

http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice

For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro for a meal, but you can eat for less. A pizza is 8 to 13 euro and a panino or wrap is around 3 to 6.50 euro in many places. You can often get food at festivals at a relatively low price. You can also shop in the markets and put some meals together for yourselves.When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants.

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Good places to camp and hike in Oregon?

Secret Sam

I'll be in the state late next month (& May) and would like to do some camping and hiking. Where are some places/hikes you could suggest? Non-touristy would be best, but I won't be doing any mountaineering. Car/tent camping or shorter backpacking trips would be ideal. Thanks in advance!

Answer
There are many different types of hiking in Oregon.

There are the mountainous Western Oregon hikes, Rocky Beach hikes and High desert hiking.

Of the Mountainous variety, the hikes near Multnomah falls provide excellent scenery and good forest to hike through.

If you want a short hike while in Portland try hiking Forest Park or Tryon Creek. They are both quite scenic and are in the city.

A good Oregon Coast hike is Cape Lookout. You hike along the edge and middle of a 1 and a half mile long cape. If you are afraid of heights, this might not be the best for you as there are many steep drop offs.

For the best Eastern Oregon hiking I suggest you travel to Smith Rock. You get to follow the Crooked River and see the high desert climate.

These are just one of many good places to hike.

Going camping with 2 friends, never been, what do i bring?

Fluffier

I have never been camping and I just want o know what to bring. To make this clear we are camping on the coast of Oregon. I have an Adidas duffel bag and a backpack to up things in. Now what do i need? Please help! I need to have this info tomorrow!

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You only need a 70-liter backpack. Leave the duffel bag at home. Use a backpacking checklist to itemize the gear that you need. Priorities: water bottles, water filter, tent shelter, sleeping bag for insulation, windbreaker, down jacket, fleece, base layer, two pair of socks, two pair of underwear.

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In my pockets, I always carry a pocket knife and fire starter, tissues or lint packets, along with several bandages in my wallet. Although reception does not exist in many gulches, I carry a cell phone that usually functions above tree-line.

In my daypack, I have compression sacks that hold my down jacket, heat packs, windbreaker, and down mittens or lighter gloves. I carry a second fire starter and two headlamps with extra batteries. I pack trail snacks, such as cheese, nuts, and rice chips. Attached by carabiner, I have at least two water bottles, sunglasses, reading glasses, and global positioning system. On most hikes, I also carry a water filter.

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Would like to know where to camp for free on Oahu hi?

chubaca62

Am hiking the island and was wondering what the camping laws are and can I just put up tent before dark and head out on morning again? Not looking for rooms or motels just the freedom of the wind and rain!!! And SUN in my face!!

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Only place to camp for free on Oahu gonna be in you friend property, ok? If you got no friend with property for you to pitch tent, then it either trespass, which of course maybe mean you get arrested, or you can camp in some campground and pay for privilege like eva body else who live hea already, ok? Now, if you try camp onna beach that not allow camping, then you get in trouble with cops, cause for sure somebody gonna call them, ok? For sure unnderstan this, trespass taken very seriously hea, cause of how courts side with idiot who get hurt on you land, most landowners gonna want you to stay off they land, and while most alla beaches hea public, only very few where camping allow, so please don't make mistake of think you gonna come ova, wander round with backpack and tent onna back, hang atta beach, live outa tent, and not cause trouble for youself, ok? Locals just not like that, Hawaiian just not like that, and for sure Cops gonna come down hard, cause they gotta do that with alla homeless people who would like to do zactly what you do, ok? Peace and aloha to you!

Can you backpack in honolulu?

Caleb H

I am visiting family in Dec and wanted to know if there are any legitament backpacking areas. Not really too worried about designated trail, just good land to roam on besides the beach.

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Hey Caleb, welcome to Hawaii, ok? You know, answer to question depend on which island you visit, ok? If you visit Oahu, then not as many as otha island, ok? My personal fav for this gotta be Molokai, ok? Cause lotta great trail, and good up country place to camp, and lotta place to see, and not to big problem to do that, ok? Lanai good too, also, Big Island and Kauai, ok? Oahu more populated, land owners more protective, and lot more people try to do what you want, yeah? That make it more difficult, ok? But, still can do, just gotta know where, ok? I suggest you talk to family bout what you wanna do, they live hea, they know bout that sort thing, yeah? Not gonna tell you zactly where to go, cause depend on you and what you can do, ok? So, talk to fam bout this, they give you good info, less they just wanna get rid of you, yeah? My suggest stay way from Wainae sid eof island, less you go with some local or Hawaiian, ok? Cause lotta crazies run round inna forest, and not too happy see people in what they consider they own backyard, yeah? Crazy guy with machete not fun thing, ok? Nice trails start ova on North Shore, go up onto mountain, but you gotta know what you do, yeah?

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What to have in your school backpack?

Amber

I know it's early to start talking about school agin but I like to get the shopping out of the way. So I'm going to be a freshman this year and was wondering what high school girls have in their school bag and where you got your school bag. Thanks.

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How to Pack a School Bag (Teen Girls)

It can be hard to pack your school bag and to know what to put in it, so here is a quick guide for teen girls on how to pack.

Steps

1Pack your books first, to avoid squishing lighter objects. To avoid a heavy bag, only pack the books you need for the day.
2Include gym clothes on gym days.
3Include your pencil case. Don't just thrown any pen in your pocket. Be more organized and pack the appropriate equipment such as:
Pencils and pens for writing
Pencils and pens for drawing
Geometry set -- ruler, rubber, sharpener, protractor, compass
Sticky notes
Calculator
Highlighters
4Consider packing tape, scissors, glue, or a stapler, which may help organize and maintain things.
5Carry emergency girl supplies. This includes:
Tampons or pads
Makeup
Body spray and perfume
Hairbrush, spare hair pins, and grips
Tissues
6Add other personal items if there is room, including:
Keys
Cell phone (if allowed)
iPod or MP3 player (if allowed)
Chewing gum or breath mints (if allowed)
Glasses
Retainer case
Phone charger
Hand sanitizer
Umbrella (in case it rains)
Anything else you need to get through your day

Tips

Clean your bag regularly, disposing of the things you no longer need.
Don't put in things you don't need. Only put in things you use.
Put any important papers in a plastic wallet or folder so they don't get crumpled.
Make sure your phone is charged so you don't have to bring your charger.
Use a bag with several pockets and compartments to store things easily.
Items like phones, hand gel, and gum can be kept in your pockets so they're easier to access.
If you have a locker, you can put your Gym clothes in there as well as books, then simply go to your locker between lessons and change over your books. If you do choose to store your kit in there bring it back on Friday for washing over the weekend then put it back in your locker. If you don't have a locker the alternative is sharing a friend's locker or putting all your stuff in piles the night before then pack it in the morning (literally pick it up and put it in!)
Try carrying your books in your hands if they get too heavy.

Warnings

Put personal items like tampons and pads in a little zipper pocket in your bag so in case your bag is open then they won't be seen.
Keep your bag closed at all times.
Make sure you have your parents' permission to bring expensive items.
Never let anyone that you don't trust inside of your bag. That encourages theft.
If you aren't allowed to have items like phones or gum, don't risk it. Don't give people a reason to look through your stuff!

Things You'll Need

School bag
Pencil case
Books
Optional items:
Headphones (if allowed)
Gum and mints (if allowed)
Tampons and pads
Perfume (if allowed)

Related wikiHows

How to Get Ready for School in the Morning
How to Get Ready for School Quickly
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do girls in high school carry around backpacks or bags?

the.m.kid

im going into high school this year and im wondering if most girls in high school carry around tote bags, or back packs? I know the answer is most likely bags, but im not sure what kind/style. If anyone can find a bag at something like forever 21 or somewhere else that is cute and fits the subject, that would be great. Thank you!

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Most girls I know either bring a backpack, a tote bag,or a big purse.

Tote bags are better because they look cuter with outfits, and you dont have to worry about serious back pain from carrying around a 20 pound back pack.

Most of the girls I see who dont are Seniors who already have their credits.

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Camping List?

Q. ok, im going camping at lake henshaw for camping and im staying friday to saturday what stuff do i bring i kno like 3 outfits, towel for showering, shoes, flip flopes, blankets,do you guys have anything else??

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Backpack
topographic map(s)
compass
GPS
pack rain cover
gorp
knife
flashlight/headlamp (plus extra batteries)
matches/lighter
whistle
mirror
bug bite stick
moleskin
sunscreen
insect repellant
headnet
tent
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
water filter
toilet paper
spade/shovel
saw/hatchet
2 1L Nalgene water bottles
100oz. camelback
first aid kit
backpacking stove
stove fuel
cooking gear & utensils
dehydrated meal packs (x+1 days)
candle lantern (w/ x+1 candles)
repair kits (pack, pad, stove, filter, etc.)
Zip-Loc bags for trash
clothing (pants, shirt, underwear, socks, fleece)
Rain gear

Camping list?

slickone

Does anyone have the best camping list, I will be camping for 4 days in great wether with one dog. does anyone know of things to bring camping? I need a list

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1. clothing - shorts, tank top, t-shirt, sweatshirt, jeans, swimsuit, bandanas (good for washing face and keeping hair back)
2. rain gear - never know...
3. food - stuff for s'mores, fire stick for hotdogs, ect., water bottles
4. camp stove/fuel or fire starter/lighter/matches, camp dishes and camp soap.
5. tent, sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping pad, rain fly
bug spray,sunscreen, first aid kit w/ bandage, burn, and calamine lotion.chapstick
6. flip flop or water shoes - especially if going into the modern shower or restroom
hiking shoes
Other stuff:
deck of cards, journal or book; binoculars, hiking books

Check out: http://www.packyourgear.com/campingList.aspx, if backpacking check out http://www.backpackers.com

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Where are some good backpacking destinations in the midwestern region of the United States?

jugglingma

My family of 5 would like to backpack and camp somewhere that is not that long of a hike but offers good views. A stream, lake, or river is preferred. The best places would be near southwestern Ohio or southeastern Wisconsin.

Answer
I use this link for info on local hikes, it's not all inclusive but the info is accurate and helpful in choosing destinations,

http://www.localhikes.com/

Any camping suggestions for Wisconsin or Michigan?

Clement L

I want to take my girlfriend tent-camping in October to WI or MI. I'm looking for a place that's somewhere in between convenience and complete wilderness survival...

PROS:
-Seclusion/Privacy
-Unpaved Hiking Trails
-Decent Restrooms
-Alcohol-friendly
-Music-friendly
-Fire pit
-Drinking Water
-Pet-friendly
-Good Scenery

NEUTRAL:
-Electricity
-Grills
-Boat/Bike Rental

CONS:
-Too Family-Oriented
-Paved trails
-RV's
-Too tourist-y
-Alcohol/Noise restrictions
-Close proximity to auto traffic
-Having to book way in advance

Thanks, hope you can help!

Answer
Can only answer for Wisconsin, but here are some great spots:

Wyalusing State Park
Governor Dodge State Park (walk in sites & hike in sites available)
Wisconsin River sand bar camping (free!)
Bagley Rapids in Nicolet National Forest
Mirror Lake State Park
Flambeau River State Forest - backpacking is available
High Cliff State Park

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