Hikers/backpackers/campers or anyone - please tell me how to fix backpack problem ?
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You don't need to chuck it out, but you could sell it on eBay or return it to the manufacturer to get rid of something that irritating. Many manufacturers stand behind their products 100% and will listen to complaints, refund your money or send you a replacement pack with improved upgraded technology especially if others have complained as well. \n\nThere's not just one pack for each person and you DONT have to live with it despite it's problems even if you love other bits about it. Many backpacks have similar features and don't have the part that bothers you, so look around for a better one, while you try to get rid of this one. If I knew which pack you have or what you like about it I could offer some alternatives.\n\nMy first pack was an 8 pound Dana Designs Astralplane Overkill for $425 purchased in 1993. The pack I use today weighs 9 ounces and I made it myself from Ray Jardine's backpack kit for $50 purchased in 2005.\n\nSince maybe you sweat a lot, you might want to consider an external frame backpack which has a mesh back rather than an internal where you're up against the back the whole time. It might not be the pack but you?
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Although I have not worked such a problem (in a very long time), perhaps the following link would be helpful to you!
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you dropped it? Borris why did you drop it? \n\nyou know what will happen to it if it gets wet don't you?\n\ncheck the seal, see if it is still OK.\n\ngood, good we can deliver the package now, hopefully nobody will notice the difference.
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Slbell68 is right - down is not good for backpacking.  Look for a fiberfill bag with a stuff sack.  I got mine at EMS about 15 years ago and it's fine.\n\nYou want a bag that weighs about 2.5 pounds, no more than 3 pounds and that squishes down to about the size of a small cushion.\n\nLink below is to articles I have written about gear with a link to Sierra Trading Post.  This place has a wide range of products and they guarantee everything they sell.\n\nNo lie - my hiking boots fell apart and I glued them and even though they were three years old - Sierra took them back and refunded my money.  I buy everything from them - quality and customer service are top-notch.
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I suggest reading all about it from an expert source. Here is a link to REI's gear guide on sleeping bags. They are reliable and knowledgeable.\n\nhttp://www.rei.com/online/store/LearnShareDetailArticlesList?categoryId=Camping&url=rei/learn/camp/howslbagsf.jsp&vcat=REI_EXPERT_ADVICE_CAMPING\n\nHere is their gear guide link in general, if you want to check out other stuff as well:\n\nhttp://www.rei.com/online/store/LearnShareArticlesList?categoryId=Camping\n\nEnjoy!
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Check the manual that came with the tent, or ask the manufacturer.  If the tent was made recently, it probably has waterproofing already.  \n\nWaterproofing that does the job protecting upholstery against a glass of water may not do the job or even be counterproductive in a rain storm.
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Ziploc works real well...biggest thing is to get as much air out of the bag to keep it the best.  Anything that will seal air-tight will work.
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Go to camelbak mate, they have industrial and fire resistant camelbaks.
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my son is there now.......pack as light as possible, but;\n1.  Take bottles to carry plenty of water, you are at altitude and it is dry and you must stay hydrated.\n2.  Rain suit, not just poncho, violent thunderstorms are not uncommon.\n3.  Water filter, they will give you disinfectant tablets but you will still want to filter the water for "chunks".\n4.  Sunscreen, bug juice.\n5.  Layers - it can be 90 in the day and 30 at night.\n6.  Your troop should have plenty of guidelines available.  You also should have gotten the field manual.  READ IT AND FOLLOW IT.  This is not kid's stuff...you are in the outback for a week or more.
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are you planning a thru-hike? i have trekked pieces(springer mtn.-harper's ferry) over the course of five years. where are you starting from? ther are a myriad of resources to further you. pack light. you'll be able to restock along the trail. some sections of the AT are actually paved road(near towns)\ncontact me with questions........if i can help.
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A friend of mine has fixed two flats in the last year.  Be sure to contact sun mountain.  Both of his flats were fixed for free.
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There are entire books devoted to tips for hiking/ backpacking (Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is a favorite) so I will just focus an the 3 items you listed, food, shoes and dangers.  \n      \nFor food you don't want anything heavy (canned, ect.) or anything that takes to much fuel/time to cook.  Ramen and Lipton dinners are popular "boil and serve" options that dont cost much.  $0.10 for the ramen and less than a buck for the Lipton dinners.  You can try the link below if you want to spent a little more and buy prepackaged dehydrated meals.  Most are pricey but supprisingly good.  You want to make sure you filter and/or boil all of your water you drink AND use for cooking.  As far as eating things in the wilderness I dont recomend it.  That falls into the "If you have to ask you shouldn't put it into your mouth" catagory.  You can be a long way from a hospital in the woods.\n     \nThe terrain you  are covering and the amount your pack weigh are the 2 biggest things to consider when choosing footware.  The more your carying the more support your feet need.  Also if your hiking off trail in the wilderness you need more ankle support.  If you plan on hiking a well established trail, like the Appalachian Trail, you should be able to wear a light hiking boot made of canvas or leather and canvas.  Boots with Gore-tex have pluses and minuses.  On the plus side they are water proof but that means they dont breath as well.  Save your money if your hiking in a place that water doesn't matter.  For example, If your only crossing 1 to 2 streams a day your feet will be dryer over all by breathing without Gore-tex than if your feet were sweating all day.  Get fitted by a pro at a hiking shop and make sure to break them in before you go.  Make sure you have god socks too.  Cotton white athletic socks dont cut it.  If you are prone to blisters use a spray antiperspireant or ankle length nylons to help prevent them.  If you feel a "hot spot" on your foot while your hiking stop right away and fix it with mole skin or duct tape.  I also like to take flip flops or crocs as "camp shoes" to give my feet a break from my boots at night.\n     \nDanger depends on where you are hiking.  Wild animals want your food, not you, so you can reduce your unwanted interactions with them by not cooking by your tent, by hanging your food away from where your sleeping and by properly disposing of your scraps.  Another danger is lightining.  Stay away from ridge tops and tall trees during storms.  Speaking of tall trees you need to check for dead ones or even dead branches before you make camp.  If they come down in the night you might wake up dead.\n     \nIf you are backpacking you really want to go as light weight as you safely can.  You will be able to see more with less effort and pain.  I also highly recomend treking poles to help take the strain off of your knees and feet.\n     \nI swear I hike better than I spell.  The dag gum spell check is not working right now.  sorry.
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plz give us more info.will surely fix ur problem.
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Seems to me you have pulled it apart so many times you ought to have zippers on it instead of screws .... Time to bite the bullet Old Chap and buy a new laptop
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Never heard of a "camping box". I have camped for years, what are you trying to use it for? I just use coolers, back packs, and cardboard boxes that I put into plastic garbage bags to keep dry. I use plastic tool boxes for fishing gear.
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Try a bike tube repair kit. It might work.
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trash bags from paralyzed hoosier veterans\n\nlol..I know this sounds silly but I bought these trash bags that were kinda pricey but supposed to be great and the proceeds went to a good cause.  They were awful, they ripped and were just cheaply made.  And now they call me like every 3 months wanting me to buy more...  Ugg what a pain!!  Thanks for letting me vent though!!