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March 2009 The beautiful village of Vang Vieng in Laos has become a haven for backpackers. Yet the abundance of drugs and cheap liquor results in several lives being lost every year. Has Vang Vieng sold its soul?

Here are a few things you probably already have lying around that you can use to reduce your pack weight. Have others ideas? Please share!

Backpackers travel with kitten on 9000 mile journey from Miami to Argentina story: www.turnoftheworld.com

Backpacker magazine shows you how to build a plastic footprint for your tent--a skill taken from the Jan/Feb 2007 issue. Associate editor Jason Stevenson explains the nine steps to create a footprint, including how to cut webbing and punch grommets. Learn more Skills at www.backpacker.com.

Travel Video DVD's www.overlander.tv Airlie Beach (pop. 3029) Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsunday islands has a reputation for being a great place to party, in between sailing trips to the islands. Another must stop location on the backpacker migration up north. Had a ball in Airlie, went out on a boat yesterday to snorkel the reef. The colours of the coral and the diversity of the fish life just blew me away. Thanks to Jetstream for the trip. Also checked out the Barefoot Bushmans ...

PART 1 of 3 ////////////// Sleeping under the stars is a bit overrated for me. Seems the bugs attack, the critters find you, the wind blows away your body heat, frost and condensation soak your bag, then the rain falls, and no matter what your gear gets filthy. A minimalist tent tarp, bivy, or floor-less tent are some ways to avoid to some of those hassles. But my favorite option is a quality designed and constructed lightweight backpacking tent like the ones profiled in this Nutnfancy ...

Finding out your torso length is half the battle. Backpacker's Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains all the strategies to you need to find a good-fitting backpack--from how to simulate a fully-loaded pack, to what to look for in hip belts and shoulder straps. Learn how to find your perfect pack at Gear School - straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.

Is your hydration bladder collecing mold? Here are 3 new solutions for common backcountry drinking problems--as explained by Backpacker editor-in-chief Jon Dorn. Learn more from Backpacker's Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide, and at www.backpacker.com/video.

A must see series for anyone thinking about coming to Australia and are not sure what to expect.This is a pilot episode. Pete having worked in Evas Backpackers for over 12 years here in Sydney was tired of seeing countless travellers come and go and fail to really experience what Australia has to offer..He decided to show everyone by taking an Irish Backpacker with him on the trip of a lifetime, throughout his Australia.Focusing on the purchasing of a car to the many different styles of ...

PART 1 of 8: A detailed review and philosophy about one of my backpacking systems. This system sides with the firepower side of my "Mobility vs Firepower" thesis ie that which will provide high capabilities for the given weight and bulk. The gear shown and discussed is designed for...

Judea says she NEVER goes out without her MARTIN backpaker and heres proof.......

Editor in Chief Jon Dorn shows you how to get a fire going with nothing but your cellphone, a piece of steel wool, and some tinder.

Film über Australien Backpackers

THE BACKPACKER, Action thriller starring Vincent Stone (Superman Returns), Nathan Waring, Laura Andersen, Aidan Brown. Produced by Tara Simmonds Directed by Dion Boland, Music by Lars Welle. Find our more at www.embassypictures.com

Hi everyone, here is my backpacking gear I use. It's not completely ultralight but it's still under 17lbs. What do you use? And more importantly, why? Thanks for checking it out!!

PART 3 of 3 ////////////// Sleeping under the stars is a bit overrated for me. Seems the bugs attack, the critters find you, the wind blows away your body heat, frost and condensation soak your bag, then the rain falls, and no matter what your gear gets filthy. A minimalist tent tarp, bivy, or floor-less tent are some ways to avoid to some of those hassles. But my favorite option is a quality designed and constructed lightweight backpacking tent like the ones profiled in this Nutnfancy ...

South Africa's convenient hop-on hop-off door to door backpacker bus service

Knowing your torso length is crucial to finding the best-fitting backpack for your body type. Don't estimate a pack size using the clothing standbys of tall, medium, and petite: a 6-foot guy can have a shorter torso length than a 5'10" woman. Backpacker's Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains the correct way to measure your torso length. Learn more important skills with Backpacker's Gear School videos - straight from the pages of the March 2007 Gear Guide.

PART 2 of 3 ////////////// Sleeping under the stars is a bit overrated for me. Seems the bugs attack, the critters find you, the wind blows away your body heat, frost and condensation soak your bag, then the rain falls, and no matter what your gear gets filthy. A minimalist tent tarp, bivy, or floor-less tent are some ways to avoid to some of those hassles. But my favorite option is a quality designed and constructed lightweight backpacking tent like the ones profiled in this Nutnfancy ...

Backpacker magazine's editor-in-chief Jonathan Dorn demonstrates the inflatable "air beams" that form the structure of this innovative new tent. For more details, see the review in the December 2006 issue. Specs: $565, 6 lbs. 4 oz.

The Backpacking Light Wilderness Trekking School teaches lightweight camping, hiking, backpacking, trekking, packrafting, long distance hiking, thru-hiking, winter camping, and other wilderness travel skills. We take great pride in offering high quality education and hands-on instruction in advanced ultralight skills. Our wilderness venue includes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of Montana and Wyoming. The Wilderness Trekking School strives to be the world's premier outdoor education ...

Meet the ultimate GPS: simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for experts. Rocky Mountain Editor Steve Howe gives you the tour.

Jon Dorn goes to the kitcen to teach you how to bake perfect treats every time on the trail. Learn more from Backpacker's Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide, and at www.backpacker.com/video.

Backpackers travel with kitten on 9000 mile journey from Miami to Argentina story: www.turnoftheworld.com

How to coil a rope and wear it on your back.