Tag Archives: Brian’s Backpacking Blog

Muster IV After Action Report

What a whirlwind this past week and a half has been since our annual ITS Muster and Skill-Set Development Excursion… View Article

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Taking Care of Your Feet: Preventing Blisters with Leukotape and a Little Common Sense

Ask any accomplished runner, hiker, backpacker, or outdoorsman how they prevent blisters and you’ll more than likely get different answers… View Article

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Lightweight Backpacking Step 2: The Big Three

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Lightweight Backpacking

3 of 4 in the series Lightweight BackpackingThis is the third post in my series on lightweight backpacking aimed at… View Article

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Lightweight Backpacking Step 1: Weigh Everything!

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Lightweight Backpacking

2 of 4 in the series Lightweight BackpackingIf you read my previous article, an Introduction to Lightweight Backpacking, you’ll remember… View Article

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