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Recipe: Spicy Teriyaki Elk Jerky

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Master Alpine Starts

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Trail Chef: How To Cook A Fish...On A Rock!

If you've caught a fish in the backcountry but forgot the pan, don't despair: Trail Chef shows you how to improvise a skillet with a rock. Also, learn Trail Chef's Spicy Southwest Marinade--perfect for any food with fins.

The Basics of Fly Fishing

Backcountry fishing is easier than ever thanks to new lightweight, compactable rods. Our contributor gets you started with a how-to on setting up your rod and reel, plus the basics of casting.

Backpacker Taste Test: We Eat Bugs!

Watch as BACKPACKER weighs in on the newest trend in protein rich and ultralight hiking snacks. You guessed it: Bugs. On the menu: Raw scorpions, tarantulas, and other crawly creatures.

When Will I Know if I Have Poison Oak?

How long does it take to start feeling the effects of poison oak exposure?

Can I Get Giardia Through a Cut?

Can you get some of the waterborne parasites, such as Giardia, through open wounds or cuts and scrapes?

Buck Tilton Medicine Man

Can Glue Seal Wounds?

I have heard that the bonding agents like Super Glue or Krazy Glue can be used to seal wounds in the backcountry. Is this true, and what's the risk vs. benefit?

Buck Tilton Medicine Man
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Trail Chef: How To Cook A Fish...On A Rock!
If you've caught a fish in the backcountry but forgot the pan, don't despair: Trail Chef shows you how to improvise a skillet with a rock. Also, learn Trail Chef's Spicy Southwest Marinade--perfect for any food with fins.
The Basics of Fly Fishing
Backcountry fishing is easier than ever thanks to new lightweight, compactable rods. Our contributor gets you started with a how-to on setting up your rod and reel, plus the basics of casting.
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Backpacker Taste Test: We Eat Bugs!
Watch as BACKPACKER weighs in on the newest trend in protein rich and ultralight hiking snacks. You guessed it: Bugs. On the menu: Raw scorpions, tarantulas, and other crawly creatures.

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