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Backpacking

Backpacking articles on Savage Camper

Instant Backpacking Cuisine – Dehydrated Meals Have Come a Long Way Since Dad’s Military issue MRE’s

I remember an Alaska fishing trip where my group was flown into the headwaters of a remote river and floated…

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger. Except bears… Bears will kill you.

Living and hiking in bear country is a blessing, not a curse. Bears, especially the American Grizzly is a symbol…

The Switzerland of North America – A day hike in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is located in northwest Montana and was established in 1910. The park shares a border with Canada’s…

American Land: Sold to the Highest Bidder

“Our public lands- whether a national park or monument, wildlife refuge, forest or prairie- make each one of us land-rich.…

The Ultimate Backpack / Angler’s Arsenal

Fishing may be your reason for hiking into the high country or it may be just an added bonus. If…

Hiking the Beaten Path Trail of the Beartooth Mountains

The Beaten Path is a trail in south Montana connecting the Wilderness around the town of Cooke City with the…

Hiking Yellowstone and the Backcountry Permit Process

In recent years, Yellowstone National Park has broken annual attendance records and 2016 was no exception with the park receiving…

Backpacking First Aid Kit – What To Look For in a Good Kit

A good, serviceable backpacking first aid kit and the basic knowledge of how to use it are essential gear and…

What’s Your Backpacking Gear Made Of? Here’s Some of the Popular Materials Used in Your Gear

From time-to-time Savage Camper likes to “go technical” and investigate the actual materials that go into the gear we use…

Hammocks for Camping: An Inexpensive Alternative to Tents

Hammocks for camping provide a lightweight, inexpensive alternative to tents. The nice thing about hammocks is, if there are places…

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