http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/TypesOfBackpacks/index.php http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/rss/TypesOfBackpacksArticles.xml Types Of Backpacks from Backpacks Advice Heres an ultralight backpacking list, an example of what I typically take on a weekend hike. Were all different in our needs and skills, though, so please dont take it as a recomendation. My list, with weights (not including what I wear to start):*GoLite Breeze Backpack: 12 ounces*Western Mountainee Thu, 01 May 2008 18:48:12 -0600 http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/29.php http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/29.php Hiking and backpacking in the wilderness means leaving the safety and predictability of civilization behind. That is part of the adventure, and part of the danger. Here are six hiking and backpacking tips you can use to make it much safer, without taking away from the adventure. 1. Carry a compass Thu, 01 May 2008 18:48:12 -0600 http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/39.php http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/39.php If you are buying your first laptop you may not have gotten to the point where you are thinking of how you are going to cart it around. The nice part is in todays market you have tons of options, but that is also a double edged sword. As many options as you have, you have to choose one and hope its Thu, 01 May 2008 18:48:12 -0600 http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/49.php http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/49.php Don't put your luggage on the floor unless you want to have it dirty. You need some kind of rack to place your luggage. Probably you might think that luggage rack only belongs to hotels and no need to have that at home. That's not true. You still need that for your bedroom or maybe your guest room.D Thu, 01 May 2008 18:48:12 -0600 http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/83.php http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/83.php Luggage loss can be due to theft, misrouting or the unscheduled changing of planes. There are things that you can do to prevent your luggage from being lost or being delayed in arrival. Below are some suggestions of some of the measures you can take to protect your belongings. Using colorful strap Thu, 01 May 2008 18:48:12 -0600 http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/86.php http://www.BackpacksAdvice.com/BackpacksInfo/86.php Everything here is © Backpacks Advice, Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.