Raccoon Park enticing for area backpackers

The backpacking loop at Raccoon Creek State Park and its camping areas are likely responsible for a surge in the area's visitors.

Only The Lightest Camping Equipment Offers Free Ultralight Backpacking Book

Troutdale, OR (PRWEB) October 27, 2009 -- Steve Green, owner of Only The Lightest Camping Equipment, announced today that his company has released a complete, free book on ultralight backpacking on...

Only The Lightest Camping Equipment Offers Free Ultralight Backpacking Book

Only The Lightest Camping Equipment Opens Expanded and Redesigned Website

Troutdale, OR (PRWEB) December 4, 2008 -- Steve Green, owner of Only The Lightest Camping Equipment, announced today that his company has launched a newly redesigned website www.hikelight.com. The...

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The Rogue (courtesy, CamelBak) - Outside Online

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The Rogue (courtesy, CamelBak) Outside Online Even better, a backpack that could also also used for snowboarding and camping. Do you have a question of your own? I think you're after two different ...

Back-to-school preparations - Seattle Times

Back-to-school preparations Seattle Times My strategy includes: — Recycling: My daughter, age 12, has just inspected her JanSport backpack from the previous school year. With a wipe-down and a new ... and more »

Travel Local: Mendota County Park and Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Isthmus Daily Page

Travel Local: Mendota County Park and Pheasant Branch Conservancy Isthmus Daily Page If you don't have a rack or panniers you will have put your gear in a large backpack or a pull-along trailer, such as the ones typically used to haul small ... and more »

Police Arrest 2 Teens for Burglary - KFYR-TV

Police Arrest 2 Teens for Burglary KFYR-TV Police say the two smashed open the back door and filled a backpack with skateboard axles and wheels. They say the boys had also been drinking. ... and more »

At 100, Scouts honor code and spread the word - Boston Globe

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At 100, Scouts honor code and spread the word Boston Globe While local and national registration can total as little as $40, the gear for overnight hikes can extend to boots and backpacks costing more than $100. ... and more »

Police Blotter - Lake Oswego Review

Police Blotter Lake Oswego Review 7/15/10 4:46 pm An overnight camping backpack was stolen from a vehicle after a break-in. 7/15/10 8:06 pm Two vehicles were broken into on Center Point ... and more »

Gear review: Coleman headlamp - Albany Times Union (blog)

Albany Times Union (blog)

Gear review: Coleman headlamp Albany Times Union (blog) Coleman sent us a headlamp to try out a few weeks ago – we got it just in time to take it along on our New Hampshire backpack. ...

Vaude launches new hydration pack - BIKEmagic

Vaude launches new hydration pack BIKEmagic Vaude is very well known for its backpacks and the new All Mountain backpack should tick all the mountain biking boxes. At its core is a novel Ergo-Vent ...