Backpacking Gear & Tips : How to Wear a Backpack

Posted: January 16th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments »

Learn how to wear your backpack correctly to save your body aches and pains. Check out the backpacking tips in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz


Backpacking Gear & Tips : Picking a Backpack for Hiking & Camping

Posted: October 23rd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Choosing the right backpack for a trip depends on the style and duration of the trip. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz


Backpacking & Camping Tips : Packing for Day Hikes

Posted: October 9th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

The first thing a backpacker needs for a day hike is a small, comfortable backpack. Pack a backpack for emergency and comfort when going on a day hike with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Richard Fields Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years. Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves


Backpacking Gear & Tips : Shell Layer Clothing for Camping & Backpacking

Posted: October 7th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Weather can be unpredictable, shell layer clothing is important for hikers and campers. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz


Backpacking Equipment Tips : Picking Camping Sleeping Bags

Posted: October 4th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

Sleeping bags are important to backpacking trips because they prevent hypothermia. Pick a camping sleeping for a hiking trip with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Miss Rouch has instructed unicycling and juggling at the Kent Cummins Magic Camp for the past seven years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA


Backpacking Gear & Tips : Base Layer Clothing for Camping & Backpacking

Posted: September 28th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Avoiding cotton base layers is a good step to picking ideal clothing for backpacking or camping. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz


Backpacking Gear & Tips : Mid-Layer Clothing for Camping & Backpacking

Posted: September 22nd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Clothing is key to safety and comfort when backpacking or spending time outdoors. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz


Backpacking Equipment Tips : Camping Sleeping Pads

Posted: September 20th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

Sleeping pads add warmth and comfort to a camping or backpacking trip. Discover the benefits of sleeping pads with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Miss Rouch has instructed unicycling and juggling at the Kent Cummins Magic Camp for the past seven years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA


Camping & Backpacking Tips & Gear : Packing for Day Hikes

Posted: September 18th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

The first thing a backpacker needs for a day hike is a small, comfortable backpack. Pack a backpack for emergency and comfort when going on a day hike with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Richard Fields Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years. Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves


Backpacking Gear & Tips : Good Boots for Camping & Backpacking

Posted: July 26th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »




A good pair of boots can be essential for hikers or campers wanting to cross rough terrain. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz


How to Plan Camping Trips : Tips for Boat Camping

Posted: July 21st, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »




Boat camping is a little different than traditional outdoor camping. Learn tips for boat camping in this free video. Expert: Albert William Hedgepeth Bio: Albert Hedgepeth has enjoyed the outdoors since birth participating a variety of outdoor activities. Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth


Backpacking Gear & Tips : Insoles for Camping & Backpacking

Posted: July 7th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »



Insoles can help support your feet during long hikes with a heavy backpack. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz


Backpacking Equipment Tips : Pitching Quarter Dome Tents

Posted: July 2nd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments »




When pitching a tent on backpacking trips, use ground clothes and stakes. Pitch a camping tent with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Miss Rouch has instructed unicycling and juggling at the Kent Cummins Magic Camp for the past seven years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA


Backpacking Gear & Tips : Packing a Backpack for Hiking & Camping

Posted: June 28th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments »




Packing for a backpacking or camping trip is a skill, nay, an art! Check out the backpacking tips in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz


Backpacking & Camping Tips : Purifying Water When Camping

Posted: June 15th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

When camping, one of the most surefire ways to purify water is by boiling it. Purify water when camping with tips on using a water filter system or iodine tablets from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Richard Fields Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years. Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves