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		<title>Information on Ultralight Backpacking</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/395335-information-on-ultralight-backpacking/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:38:01 -0800</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ultralight backpacking doesn't mean you have to walk around naked and eat dried twigs. You can still bring all the essentials you need while keeping your load as light as possible. The extreme backpacking minimalist carries fewer than 12 lbs., REI notes, but you can be ultralight with fewer than 20 lbs. of gear.]]></description>
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		<title>Ultralight Backpacking Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/380856-ultralight-backpacking-tips/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:36:09 -0800</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many people, regularly backpacking is a fairly minimalistic adventure. Taking only what is on your back into the wilderness and surviving for days, or even weeks. However, there are some that aim to cut down the normal list of equipment. Ultralight backpackers rigorously cut down their gear, making it more efficient and lighter to carry.]]></description>
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		<title>Ultralight Backpacking Meals</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/216969-ultralight-backpacking-meals/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:44:20 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ultralight backpacking is the practice of aggressively seeking out the lightest, smallest, highest-quality gear available to meet your needs on a backpacking trip. Sleeping bags, packs and tents are typically the heaviest items you will carry. However, your food choices can make a significant impact on your total pack weight and energy level. You can carry the right amount of calorie-dense foods to keep you going on the trail without adding unnecessary pounds to your pack.]]></description>
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		<title>A Checklist for Ultralight Backpacking</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/140904-a-checklist-ultralight-backpacking/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:18:06 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New backpackers often pack with creature comforts in mind. They end up with heavy packs that make hiking difficult and unpleasant, according to the Backpacking Lightweight website. A heavy backpack can also contribute to irritability and exhaustion on the hiking trail, notes Alan Dixon, author of "Adventure Alan's Ultralight Backpacking." Ultralight backpacking requires careful planning and choosing gear with weight, instead of comfort, in mind.]]></description>
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		<title>Backpack Packing List</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/125202-backpack-packing-list/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 12:32:28 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creating a list for your next backpacking adventure is essential to ensure that your trip is a success. Because backpacking involves hiking and walking while carrying all of your gear on your back, you will want to keep your load as lightweight as possible. Any unnecessary items can weigh you down and cause pain and exhaustion. Missing one or more items on your excursion could cause you to turn around and go home or set you behind schedule. A packing checklist will help you organize your must-haves so nothing gets left behind.]]></description>
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		<title>Backpacking Supplies List</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/123289-backpacking-supplies-list/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 18:27:25 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After you decide on a backpacking destination, you still need to do some research before you pack your bags. Seasonal temperatures, weather patterns, available amenities, type of water sources, who to contact in an emergency situation--all of these factors affect your supplies list. Once you have a good idea of what you're getting into, choose supplies that are high-quality and easy to carry.]]></description>
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		<title>List of Backpacking Supplies</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/119542-list-backpacking-supplies/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 17:39:15 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning for a first backpacking trip can seem the equivalent of preparing for battle. For the length of your trip, you'll carry everything necessary to sustain life and keep you comfortable on your back. Making a list before you go can help you avoid forgetting things. When you return from your trip, make two more lists---of things you forgot this time, and of things you ended up not needing. This will help make your next backpacking trip even better.]]></description>
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		<title>Backpacking List of Supplies</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/118815-backpacking-list-supplies/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 07:28:14 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you approach it as an athletic challenge or a chance to commune with deep wilderness, backpacking is, at its heart, a very human activity: long-distance walking in wild places. With the conveniences of civilization sometimes far away, packing is the activity's most crucial step.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Backpack</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/video/2063-backpack/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:11:29 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href='http://www.livestrong.com/video/2063-backpack/'><img src='http://www.livestrong.com/ls_videos/thumbs/LS402=Howtobackpack.jpg' /></a><br />Backpacking is easy with these tips. Get expert advice on backpacking, hiking, and the great outdoors in this video.]]></description>
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