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Intro to GPS Navigation
Whether you’re just getting into using a GPS to navigate in the backcountry, or have had a unit for a year but still don’t fully understand how to use it, BACKPACKER’s intro to GPS navigation online course is the place to start.
Intro to GPS Navigation: Plan a Route at Home
Whether you’re just getting into using a GPS to navigate in the backcountry, or have had a unit for a year but still don’t fully understand how to use it, BACKPACKER’s intro to GPS navigation online course is the place to start.
Intro to GPS Navigation: Sight and Go
Whether you’re just getting into using a GPS to navigate in the backcountry, or have had a unit for a year but still don’t fully understand how to use it, BACKPACKER’s intro to GPS navigation online course is the place to start.
Intro to GPS Navigation: Measuring Distances
Whether you’re just getting into using a GPS to navigate in the backcountry, or have had a unit for a year but still don’t fully understand how to use it, BACKPACKER’s intro to GPS navigation online course is the place to start.
Essential Knots: Using Tarps
Tired of staring at knot illustrations to teach yourself?
Essential Knots: Types of Rope
Tired of staring at knot illustrations to teach yourself?
Essential Knots: Big Knots
Tired of staring at knot illustrations to teach yourself?
Essential Knots: How to Cut Rope
Tired of staring at knot illustrations to teach yourself?
Knot School: How to Tie a Backpacker Hitch
Learn how to tie a backpacker hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.
Knot School: How to Tie a Backpacker Hitch
Learn how to tie a backpacker hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.
Knot School: How to Tie a Backpacker Hitch
Learn how to tie a backpacker hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.
Knot School: How to Tie a Backpacker Hitch
Learn how to tie a backpacker hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.
Knot School: How to Tie a Clove Hitch
Learn how to tie a clove hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.
Knot School: How to Tie a Clove Hitch
Learn how to tie a clove hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.
Hiking Skills: Learn the Rest Step
Use this technique to conserve energy and hike for hours on end.
Make Your Own Snow Goggles With Duct Tape
Learn how to craft a pair of emergency goggles to prevent snowblindness.
Winter Skills: Make Deadman Tent Stake Anchors
Executive Editor Dennis Lewon shows how to anchor your tent in the snow.
Trim Your Pack to Save Weight
How can you cut weight? Learn how to, literally, shave ounces or even pounds from your pack.
Skills 101: Bushwhacking
Navigate through unruly terrain with these helpful tips