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Going Backpacking for the First Time
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As an avid camper, I used to think car camping was the way to go: I didn’t have to worry about finding a spot to camp because I reserved one online, I got to sleep on an air m...
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5 Tips for First Time Backpackers
By: Mikayla Koeltzow
Day and night, exploring the outdoors, breathing in the fresh air. The only sounds are your footsteps, the flowing river, and the wind rustling through the trees. Unplugged fr...