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Wrap a wooden staff in rope
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Chop through dense forests with a machete
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Put on a backpack properly
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Wear and distribute the load of your hiking backpack
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Fit a hiking backpack correctly
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Repair snowshoes
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Use a machete safely
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Measure your torso length for pack fitting
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Carry duct tape while on the trail
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Pack a backpack for mountaineering
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Use a machete modified with a "scandi" edge
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Ford/Cross a River Safely in the Backcountry
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Choose and use a walking stick
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Wear the wrist strap on your trekking pole properly
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Read Appalachian Trail signs
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Find safe drinking water in the wilderness
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Get started with geocaching
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Fit a backpack for long distance hiking
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Build a Campfire in the Backcountry
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Take care of your winter boots by cleaning and waterproofing them
How To:
Build a Campfire in the Backcountry
How To:
Ford/Cross a River Safely in the Backcountry
How To:
Take care of your winter boots by cleaning and waterproofing them
How To:
Choose and use a walking stick
How To:
Fit a backpack for long distance hiking
How To:
Wear the wrist strap on your trekking pole properly
How To:
Determine the right length for your trekking pole
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Adjust the length on your trekking pole for hiking
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Preload geocache data to improve your vacations
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Use duct tape to help you on a hike
How To:
Wrap a wooden staff in rope
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Prepare an overnight backpack
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Pack a backpack for a standard hiking trip
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Pack a backpack for mountaineering
How To:
Wear and distribute the load of your hiking backpack
How To:
Put on a backpack properly
How To:
Pack a backpack for wilderness hiking
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Pack for mountain hiking
How To:
Use a machete safely
How To:
Use a machete modified with a "scandi" edge
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