Backpacking with kids can be a great family adventure, but it requires carrying more gear, walking at a slower pace and taking shorter hikes. Find out how to plan a successful family-friendly camping trip with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.

Expert: Nicole Pyke
Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips.
Filmmaker: Eli Pyke

Duration : 0:3:12

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When choosing a tent for backpacking, consider the possible weather conditions, the climate, how many people it sleeps and the weight of it. Find the lightest-weight tent suitable for your needs with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.

Expert: Nicole Pyke
Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips.
Filmmaker: Eli Pyke

Duration : 0:2:10

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Choosing backpacking supplies is dependent upon the frequency of hikes, the terrain and climate, and budget. Find great backpacking supplies online, at outlet stores or from friends with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.

Expert: Nicole Pyke
Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips.
Filmmaker: Eli Pyke

Duration : 0:3:27

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Homemade fire starters for a campfire can be cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly, which can be stored in film canisters, or scraps of old pack straps soaked in wax, which can be stored simply in plastic bags. Always carry a few extra fire starters when in the wilderness with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.

Expert: Nicole Pyke
Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips.
Filmmaker: Eli Pyke

Duration : 0:2:7

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The type of hiking boots a backpacker should buy depends on what their needs are. Buy hiking boots for light hiking, rugged terrain or general purpose with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.

Expert: Richard Fields
Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

Duration : 0:1:24

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Before lacing up a pair of hiking boots, a finger should fit behind the heel when the toes are all the way to the front. Break in a pair of hiking boots and use different lacing techniques with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.

Expert: Richard Fields
Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

Duration : 0:2:34

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Blisters can be avoided on hiking trips by wearing proper socks and regularly changing socks. Avoid blisters when hiking with tips on using tape and first aid from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.

Expert: Richard Fields
Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

Duration : 0:1:40

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When wearing a backpack, take a wide stance, bend the knees and keep the back straight. Wear a backpack properly comfortably and avoid injuries with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.

Expert: Richard Fields
Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

Duration : 0:1:54

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Cooking breakfast while camping can be done by boiling water over a campfire, pouring it over oatmeal and pouring some over coffee grounds through a filter. Heat up a nutritious breakfast, complete with coffee, while on the trail with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.

Expert: Nicole Pyke
Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips.
Filmmaker: Eli Pyke

Duration : 0:2:17

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Cooking breakfast while camping can be done by boiling water over a campfire, pouring it over oatmeal and pouring some over coffee grounds through a filter. Heat up a nutritious breakfast, complete with coffee, while on the trail with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.

Expert: Nicole Pyke
Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips.
Filmmaker: Eli Pyke

Duration : 0:2:17

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