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    For those of you with kids...

    Are you making sure that they grow up with an appreciation of spending time in the outdoors? My wife and I talk about this from time to time when we talk about the potential of having kids and it seems to be a big concern for the both of us because hiking, camping and backpacking is such a big...
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    Do You Bring Booze on your Backpacking Trips?

    I've always got a flask of whiskey on me - do you bring booze with you on your backpacking trips? What's your go to? http://www.lovethebackcountry.com/booze-backcountry-bring-drinks-anywhere/
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    What Kind of Flashlight Do You Use?

    My brother in law has a bit of a flashlight obsession and it's rubbed off a bit on me. He got me a Streamlight lantern for Christmas this past year and I love it but it's a bit heavy for backpacking. Do you have a specific flashlight or lantern that you've found to be a great mix of brightness...
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    Google "Street View" in the Backcountry?

    So I was recently made aware of this and I'm honestly not sure how I feel about it... Apparently Google is equipping "Trekkers" to go out into the backcountry and get street view style 360 photos of the trails that we all love to hike. On the one hand, it could have a great affect on the...
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    What's Your Favorite Camp/Backpacking Recipe?

    There are a lot of fantastic recipes you can find on the web or in cookbooks if you need some inspiration for your camp kitchen but I've found the best ones come from forums like this. What's your favorite backpacking recipe? http://www.lovethebackcountry.com/5-recipes-people-call-outdoors-home/
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    What's the craziest thing you've seen a trip leader do?

    Some guides are incredible...others not so much. What's the craziest thing you've seen a guide do? http://www.lovethebackcountry.com/10-things-not-youre-hiking-guide/
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    What's the Best Lesson that You've Learned from Your Time Hiking and Backpacking?

    9 Lessons We Learn from the Backcountry There's no question that time spent in the great outdoors can teach us some pretty serious lessons...and some not so serious ones, too. What's your favorite lesson that you've learned in your time hiking and backpacking?
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