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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 Introduce Yourself forum is the place for you to introduce yourself to other PBF members. Feel free to share a little bit about your backpacking experience, specific backpacking interests, where you're from, and where you like to hike. [Please do not post any offsite links, offsite images, or commercial messages. And be sure to read the PBF Guidelines before posting on PBF.]
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The Trailhead General Discussion forum is for backpackers to discuss non-gear related wilderness backpacking issues (e.g. techinique, 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 backpacking trips. Please include photos and information regarding what worked (e.g. gear) and what didn't. Wilderness dayhike reports are also permitted for those in which backpacking gear was carried/used.
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The ParaWilderness™ Backpacking forum is for the discussion of rural style backpacking.
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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.
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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 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 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 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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Common Backcountry Concerns...
