A better mouse trap

Article Abstract:

Innovations in camping and backpacking supplies since 1973, when 'Backpacker' magazine began publishing, include a tent fashioned after R. Buckminster Fuller's geodesic dome. Inventors have designed better pack frames, sleeping pads, underwear and more.

Backpacking

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Invasion of the webfoots

Article Abstract:

Snowshoeing as an alternative to cross-country skiing is becoming increasingly popular. It is less expensive and easier to learn. There are five basic types of snowshoes and three kinds of bindings. A listed of manufacturers is included.

Buyers Guide, Snowshoes and snowshoeing, Snowshoeing, Snowshoes

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Pads: a slice of comfort

Article Abstract:

Three types of pads are the self-inflating mattress, the open-cell and the closed-cell foam pad. A list of manufacturers is given, with features of the pads they offer detailed. Tips on mattress repair are included.

Cover Story, Camping, Camping equipment, Sleeping bags

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