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Practical Backpacking™ Base Camp
Forums directly related to the Practical Backpacking™ forums.
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This forum is for the exclusive discussion of Practical Backpacking™ Podcast (PBP) episodes.
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Practical Backpacking™ Trailhead
Forums directly related to the discussion of backpacking and hiking.
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The Trailhead General Discussion forum is for backpackers to discuss non-gear related wilderness backpacking issues (e.g. technique, LNT, hiking partner wanted, trip planning...) that are not covered in other PB forums.
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The Trip Reports forum is for backpackers to share their actual (not links to) trip reports and/or journal entries for their wilderness backpacking and day-hiking trips. Please include photos and information regarding what worked (e.g. gear) and what didn't.
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Practical Backpacking™ Gear Discussion
Forums directly related to the discussion of backpacking gear.
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The General Gear Discussion forum is for the discussion of traditional and lightweight (ultralight) backpacking gear that is not covered in other Practical Backpacking™ forums. [Please post about Backpacks, Shelters, Sleeping Gear, Backcountry Kitchen (Food, Stoves) in those respective forum areas.]
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The Backpacks forum is for the discussion of backpacking packs (including front packs and pack accessories: hipbelt pockets, pack covers,...).
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The Shelters forum is for the discussion of backpacking shelters (tents, tarps, poncho-tarps, bivy sacks,...).
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The Hammocks forum is for the discussion of backpacking hammocks and related sleep systems.
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The Sleeping Gear forum is for the discussion of sleeping gear (bags, mats, quilts...).
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The Gear Workshop forum is for the discussion of homemade backpacking gear and gear modifications.
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The Gear List forum is the place to post your actual backpacking gear list, and to read what others have in their packs. Don't forget to specify weight.
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Practical Backpacking™ Safety & Sustenance
Forums directly related to the backpacker's health and safety.
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The Backpacker's Health & Safety forum is for the discussion of health and safety/survival issues that directly relate to backpackers.
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The Backcountry Kitchen forum is for the discussion of food and cooking gear related topics for backpacking trips (e.g. menus, recipes, stoves, fuel...).
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Practical Backpacking™ General Outdoors (Backpacking Related)
These forums relate to outdoor activities that have some relationship to backpacking and/or the use of backpacking gear.
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The Bikebacking forum is for discussion that relates directly to bikepacking (also known as bicycle camping). Subject matter should involve the backpacking/camping/bike gear and trip planning as it relates to mountain biking and bicycle touring.
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The Camping forum is for discussion that relates directly to wilderness camping (commonly referred to as car camping).
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The Mountaineering forum is for discussion that relates directly to mountaineering (alpinism, climbing).
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The Paddling forum is for discussion that relates directly to wilderness paddling (canoeing, kayaking, rafting). Topics focus on trip planning and gear.
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The ParaWilderness™ Backpacking forum is for the discussion of rural style backpacking.
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The Travel Backpacking forum is for discussion that relates directly to international backpacking (also known as independent travel). Subject matter should involve the elements that comprise this type of backpacking: budgeting, cultural tips, backpacking gear, hostels, and transportation.
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