What?s In Your Hiking Pack?
Every time I leave the pavement, I take along my trusty hiking pack ? even if I have no intention of hiking. Doing this has become a habit rather than a conscious decision. My pack goes with me when a hike, camp, hunt, fish, bird watch and even when I drive out of town. I've been a boy scout and a United States Marine so I suppose I have learned to be prepared for almost anything. My pack is full of items I hope I will never need.
What's In Your Hiking Pack? As an outdoor enthusiast, you have complete control over what you carry or what stays in the car ? such as a cell phone, do you carry one? I wouldn't dare go in the backcountry without all of the items listed below as "Highly Recommend." What's In My Hiking Pack? Here is my list split into two categories with the weight of each item in ounces:Highly Recommend: Cell Phone (5 ounces), First-Aid Kit (9), Flashlight (4), Food - Beef Jerky (4), Insect Repellent (3), Map & Compass (4), Multi-Tool (9), Pack (24), Signal Mirror (1), Spare Vehicle Key (1), Sunglasses & Sunscreen (2), Water, Waterproof matches (1), Waterproof windbreaker (24), Whistle (1). Total weight: 5 pounds 12 ounces, not including water.Nice to Have: Bandana (1), Binoculars (12), Cash & ID (1), Disposable Camera (4), Emergency Blanket (1), Extra Batteries (4), GPS Unit (10), Hand warmers (1), Hunting knife (8), Lighter (1), Lip Balm (1), Mini-Umbrella (10), Paper & Pen (1), Rangefinder (8), Road Flare (4), 12 feet of rope (2), Saw (7), Toilet Paper (1), Two-Way Radio (7), Work Gloves (2). Total weight: 5 pounds 2 ounces.The total weight of my hiking pack not counting water, is 10 pounds 14 ounces. My pack has a shoulder harness system that takes the weight off of my lower back and distributes it evenly across my shoulders and upper back. I hardly notice my pack when I'm wearing it.
One last point, if you carry something ? make sure you know how to use it.We've all heard quotes about being prepared, such as "Chance favors the prepared mind." ? Louis Pasteur and "The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital." ? Joe Paterno and "Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent." ? Euripides. I suggest carrying a well thought out pack is a good habit and a good outdoor life-skill. One day it may save a family member, an outdoor companion or even you. Plan ahead before you venture into our backcountry, even if you plan to be gone only an hour or two. It makes good sense.
With just this small amount of planning you'll get the most out of your backcountry experiences. Use this information and you'll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!.
Laptop Care: How to Protect Your Laptop When Traveling
Most business people who travel these days have a laptop in tow. Since the workflow doesn't stop when the need to travel arises, these are necessities that connect them to the rest of the world and allow them to take care of whatever business comes up during the time that they're away. That being the case, there are certain guidelines that should be followed in order to ensure the safety and protection of your laptop when you get called away from the office.One of the first considerations that should be made is in regard to the laptop's security. Since thieves will target these as often as they will cash, jewelry or other valuables, it's critical to put as many security measures into place as possible when traveling through airports, bus terminals, train stations and any other form of public travel. Of course, it's never wise to leave your laptop unattended.
It's a sad testament to the way of the world, but you can be fairly certain that when you return, your equipment will be...
Laptop Care: How to Protect Your Laptop When Traveling
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Musical Instrument Dealers
Musical instruments are of many kinds, the main categories being chordophones (strings), aerophones (woodwinds and brasses), idiophones (percussion), and membranophones (drums).
Chordophones are those that are played by plucking or strumming at the strings. The sound produced depends on the mass of the string, length of the vibrating portion of the string, and its tension as well as the kind of resonating cavity in the instrument.
Aerophones generate music when air enters and vibrates within the instrument. This is possible by blowing into the instrument. The kind of music produced depends on the length of the column of air, the shape of the instrument, the method of tone production and the construction of the instrument.
Idiophones instruments, on the other hand, are those that produce sounds when struck. The sound generated is based upon the shape of the resonating cavity, as well as the size of the instrument. Other kinds of musical...
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Personal Protection When Traveling - It's a Must!
One Christmas when I was in high school, I received what I thought at the time was an odd gift ? a personal safety alarm.
I thanked my parents, but wondered why they thought I needed personal protection.
As it turns out I never used the alarm but I sure FELT safer when I was walking home in the dark.To protect your person when traveling, there are a variety personal safety options.
Actual weapons of course, which I don't recommend - studies have proven you're more likely to get hurt carrying your own weapon.
Pepper spray or mace, which you would spray in an attacker's face, or a personal alarm which usually includes a pull string or a button to push and makes a very loud and distinct noise.If you are going to purchase a personal safety product for your travels, here are a few things to think about.
Check if personal defense products like pepper spray and mace are illegal where you're visiting.
Make sure that you have extra batteries...
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Personal Protection When Traveling - It's a Must!
One Christmas when I was in high school, I received what I thought at the time was an odd gift ? a personal safety alarm.
I thanked my parents, but wondered why they thought I needed personal protection.
As it turns out I never used the alarm but I sure FELT safer when I was walking home in the dark.To protect your person when traveling, there are a variety personal safety options.
Actual weapons of course, which I don't recommend - studies have proven you're more likely to get hurt carrying your own weapon.
Pepper spray or mace, which you would spray in an attacker's face, or a personal alarm which usually includes a pull string or a button to push and makes a very loud and distinct noise.If you are going to purchase a personal safety product for your travels, here are a few things to think about.
Check if personal defense products like pepper spray and mace are illegal where you're visiting.
Make sure that you have extra batteries...
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SNUGGLE PUPPIES & KITTIES, the Lifelike Pet Toy With Real Beating Heart & Warmers! Better for new puppies than clock & hot water bottle.
(ContentDesk) October 15, 2005 -- SnugglePuppies" and SnuggleKitties" are the perfect companions for your pet. They have a "real feel" heartbeat and warm up. They have been called a "virtual mom" by a leading pet publication. They essentially act as a security blanket for animals. Ideal when shipping dogs, puppies and other animals.
Orphaned and injured animals of all kinds & breeds -- and even perfectly healthy onesfind comfort in the warmth and "beating hearts"of SnugglePuppies" and SnuggleKitties". SnugglePuppies" and SnuggleKitties" come complete with a "realistic" heart, which has the feel and sound of a heartbeat, and runs off batteries (included), 2 disposable, non-toxic heating packs (Last 20 hours each), and a terry cloth pouch. The terry cloth pouch can be filled with dry rice and heated. The warmth will last up to 3 hours. Machine washable!SnugglePuppies" and SnuggleKitties" now come with a new baby bottle feature.
Each Snuggle Pet has a bottle pocket that allows...
SNUGGLE PUPPIES & KITTIES, the Lifelike Pet Toy With Real Beating Heart & Warmers! Better for new puppies than clock & hot water bottle.
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Clutter and Confusion
I am always throwing and giving things away. Clutter has always annoyed me. However, as much as I detest clutter, I am surrounded by it and even contribute to it. I can now clearly see I'm kind of a clutter snob. I have looked down on people that are pack rats and just can't seem to get it together.
Their desks look like a toxic waste dump site and it takes them forever to find one thing buried in the mess. On closer inspection, however, I create and live in clutter as well. My desk is not threatening to break under the weight of un-dealt with paper, but I have almost 100 E-mails that I need to process. I have a tiny digital recorder so I can record ideas and information at the time I think of them. My plan is to listen to them daily and do whatever needs to be done with the information.
Instead, I've used up almost all of the recording time and haven't done much with what I've recorded. Oh my God, I'm suffering from digital clutter! I've updated an age old problem and...
Clutter and Confusion
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Self-Care for Adults with ADD: Put On Your Oxygen Mask
Take a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else. This is an excellent metaphor for self-care.Many adults with ADD skimp on self-care. It's not easy to balance the many demands of family, career, health, friends, and personal interests. Add ADD to that mix and you can get some very overwhelmed and overworked adults who sacrifice their own self-care in order to take care of everyone else -- and everything else -- around them.Never feel guilty for putting on your oxygen mask and practicing self-care! When you take care of yourself, you function at a higher level.
When you function at a higher level, you find yourself less overwhelmed and more prepared to deal with your ADD challenges, as well as the stresses of everyday life.And when you are able to better manage and balance all...
Self-Care for Adults with ADD: Put On Your Oxygen Mask
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Hoodia Buying Information
There are many Hoodia products on the market these days and of course you want the best Hoodia product for you and your diet. Before you buy Hoodia and spend your hard earned dollars you need to know some facts.South African Hoodia Gordonii is where it all started and when the authentic extract comes from. Do not buy anything that is not pure Hoodia Gordonii or you will simply be wasting your money. You may see some Hoodia products that are 20:1 or does not show you the exact contents. These are...
Hoodia Buying Information What?s In Your Hiking Pack? Batteries
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Phytobase Nutritionals Leading the Chocolate Revolution in Satiety Chocolate Products
Orem, Utah (ContentDesk) June 14, 2006 -- With the continued and ubiquitous growth of health-associated obesity problems in the world, more and more companies are aiming their research dollars at satiety and the creation of satiety food products. And while companies including Hershey's, Kraft, and France's Danone are now devoting more research dollars and efforts toward producing satiety-aimed products, Phytobase Nutritionals has been successfully selling several unique first of kind satiety-driven...
What?s In Your Hiking Pack? Phytobase Nutritionals Leading the Chocolate Revolution in Satiety Chocolate Products Batteries
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