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Backpacker News and Events Monthly Issue

August 2014

August 1, 2014 BACKPACKER Editors

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Boundary Waters, Minnesota image by Bryan Hansel — Hand-built wooden canoes favored by many Boundary Waters travelers.

Insider’s Guide: Boundary Waters

Image of children hiking by Dennis Lewon — Photo by Dennis Lewon

The Kids Are Alright: Family Camping

Best Stories of 2014 - You'll face a long glacier on day two of a weeklong trek in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (Photo by Hage Photo) — ICED: You’ll face a long glacier on day two of a weeklong trek in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (Photo by Hage Photo)

Proving Grounds: Top 10 Hard Hikes

Best Stories of 2014 - Anish — photo: Nick Hall

A Ghost Among Us

Gear
Vest-Off: 4 vest options suited to any condition
REI Windbrake Vest
Rab Strata Vest
Feathered Friends Daybreak Vest
Ibex Shak Stretchy Vest

BF Ibex Vest

Ecco BIOM Terrain Plus hiking boot - image by Ben Fullerton — Ecco BIOM Terrain Plus hiking boot (Ben Fullerton)

The Only Boots You Need
7 midweight hiking boots

Survival

Eye The Sky image by Steven McBride — (Photo by Steven McBride)

How to Assess a Developing Storm

Out Alive: Mauled By A Grizzly

Stay Safe In Bear Country

Saved by a Space Blanket

Skills

Cooking Trout Over Campfire image by Carmel Zucker — Lemon Herb Trout (photo by Carmel Zucker)

Hike Hard, Eat Well
From trail mix to trout, upgrade every meal with this guide to recipes, cooking skills, and nutrition.

Hang A Bear Bag In 5 Minutes…In The Dark

Capturing Wildflower Heaven

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