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I'm sure the actual paper Magazine has more thorough articles . Backpackers web presence gives a
taste of what the magazine is all about.

I have had a subscibtion sometime in the nine-tees ,
and i still keep all the copies.
Posted: Jun 03, 2011 Erik

i think that posting info on expeditions is crucial to ANY type of hiking because you can upsize and downsize according to specific needs . i plan on through hiking the a.t. and then on to norway so i am always looking for info . someone earlier on is right ...we need more detailed info in every edition of backpacker on expeditions at least for a while so that more people going on them can find the best way to route and enjoy their experiences together .
Posted: Oct 04, 2010 dudley ward II

I agree with Spargewater. Orion is a lover of Backpacker.com but is currently in denial. There is yet hope for you my friend!
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 Ed

Let me get this straight; Orion insults Backpacker Magazine with a post on it's own free website. Man, that's just wrong! If you don't like the magazine, fine. But post your insults somewhere else. That was really douchey.
Posted: Aug 01, 2010 Spargewater

I have never had a problem flying with a used stove (i clean with rubbing alcohol to remove any gas residue)
Posted: Jul 30, 2010 ryan

Good point Orion. I would add one thing. Subscribe to the a trail list serve. You'll get more up-to-date information from other hikers posts than anywhere else. Plus you'll get valuable information on gear, weather, and specific what to dos in terms of your body, skills, and gear.
Posted: Jul 30, 2010 pcthiker

I read through this, thinking it was going to get some really detailed info and recommendations but this article was a real let down. Come on Backpacker....most of the recommendations you mentioned were kinda obvious. I would like to see more of this type of article's but get a little more detailed. How about an article written in the first person on how they planned a trip.

Eric Nelson made a good suggestion about a book. I have lost faith in Backpacker magazine in the last couple of years.
Posted: Jul 30, 2010 Orion

If you want a more than thorough description of how to plan a long backpacking trip or any big outdoor trip for that matter, I strongly suggest the book "Leadership the Outward Bound Way" from The Mountaineers Books. I used it to plan a Grand Teton trip for 10 youth and adults. A good plan and follow through takes about 6 months.
Posted: Jul 14, 2010 Eric Nelson

In your Backpacker Aug 2010 edition on pg 77, there's a picture of Denali, what time of year was that picture taken? Also, what's the ridge there in the foreground composed of - is it degraded volcanic? Thanks, Mac.
Posted: Jul 06, 2010 Mac Williams

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