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Brisbane Times

Fruitpicking like slavery, say backpackers
Brisbane Times
The travellers, who were all staying at East Bundaberg Backpackers before moving to a new hostel, were working on a tomato farm owned by SP Exports, ...

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Films and programs on Africa, Sri Lanka and backpacking
Los Angeles Times
When, where: 1 pm Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills Experts will present "Ultralight Backpacking Techniques," ...


Spring Break 2010: Get a little fresh air
Oklahoma Daily
Adventure trip backpacking isn't nearly as terrifying or torturous as Tony Perkis makes it out to be, in fact one could argue that it's the ideal break for ...


Three hikers held in Iran phone home
San Francisco Chronicle
Friends said they were backpacking to see a waterfall during a break from teaching jobs in Damascus, Syria. Their families maintain the hikers strayed ...

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Backpackers Turn Australian Streets into Toilets
MyFox Nepa
(MYFOX NATIONAL) - Some streets Sydney, Australia are becoming extra congested and dirty and residents are blaming backpacking tourists, according to The ...

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Teton Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack

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  1. Compact internal frame backpack with a capacity of 3,400 cubic inches or 55 liters
  2. Dual aluminum stays with contoured shoulder, lumbar, and waist pads
  3. Height-adjustable shoulder straps accommodate wide range of torso lengths
  4. Top-loading main compartment, sleeping bag compartment, and pair of side zippered pockets
  5. Attached rain fly; compatible with most hydration systems; weighs 4.5 pounds empty

The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills

Three Rivers Press List Price: $15.95
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  1. ISBN13: 9781400053094
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ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 8- by 5-Foot Two- to Three-Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent

ALPS Mountaineering List Price: $179.99
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  1. Lightweight 2 Pole Design with 7000 Series Aluminum Poles
  2. Polyester Fly resists UV Damage and Stays Taut
  3. Factory Sealed Fly and Floor Seams Give Best Weather Protection
  4. 2 Mesh Doors and 2 Vestibules - Easy Entry and Great Ventilation
  5. Extra Large #8 Zippers on Doors and Vestibules

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7' 5" by 4' 11" Two-Person Tent

Eureka List Price: $129.99
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  1. Lightweight backpacker tent sleeps two (7' 5" by 4' 11" floor; 36.5 square foot area)
  2. Full vestibules on each side (6.7 square foot apiece) for stashing your gear out of the way
  3. Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and polyester bathtub floor provide excellent weather protection
  4. Well ventilated by one entire wall of no-see-um mesh, protected by Stormshield polyester fly
  5. Center height of 43.5 inches; weighs 5 pounds, 12 ounces

The Backpacker's Handbook

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Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent

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  1. Lightweight, one-pole design tent for two campers
  2. Features a full-length rain fly with a large vestibule
  3. Coleman's Weather Tec System will keep you dry in wet conditions
  4. A mesh inner tent offers maximum ventilation
  5. Easy to set up

High Peak Hyper Lite ~ Backpacking Hiking Camp Camping Compact Hyperlite Tent ~ 2 Person Size

eCityDirect List Price: $139.99

  1. Fiber glass two-pole frame for the ultimate durability.
  2. 2 Large "N" shape door. 2 Mesh pocket for extra storage.
  3. Dual demi-vestibules keep gear dry in inclement weather.
  4. Bathtub style floor keeps seems taut high off the ground for excellent protection.
  5. 2 Windows and 1 mesh roof for additional ventilation when ever you need.

Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling

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MSR Alpine Kitchen Set

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Teton Sports Fox 75+10L Internal Frame Backpack (Red)

Teton Sports List Price: $129.99
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  1. Red internal frame backpack with a capacity of 5,187 cubic inches or 85 liters
  2. Dual aluminum stays with contoured shoulder, lumbar, and hip pads
  3. Height-adjustable shoulder straps accommodate wide range of torso lengths
  4. Top-loading main compartment, sleeping bag compartment, and 2 hideaway side pockets
  5. Attached rain fly; compatible with most hydration systems; weighs 5.5 pounds empty