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Call bulls with world champion elk caller

How to call bulls with world champion elk caller

Elk calling. Bizarre, obscure, Redneck and well.... the worst sound you've ever heard. If this is what nature sound like, I'm never leaving Los Angeles.

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Tie a Hare's Ear Nymph fly

How to tie a Hare's Ear Nymph fly

Watch this video for a narrated step by step on tying the Hare's Ear Nymph fly.

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Perform the bar hold or parkour flag trick

How to perform the bar hold or parkour flag trick

Every kid wanted to be Superman. With several months of conditioning and taking note of this guys tips, you can come very close.

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Shoot skeet or clay pigeons with shotguns

How to shoot skeet or clay pigeons with shotguns

Shooting skeet is a classic sport. Even vegetarians may partake. Hone your skills and study up with this lesson from Shooting Times UK.

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BASE jump, sky dive & fly like a bird in a wingsuit

How to BASE jump, sky dive & fly like a bird in a wingsuit

Falling out of a plane doesn't seem to require much skill. Watch these guys. They don't fall. They fly. Equipped with custom wing suits one can glide through the air with the aerodynamic support of a coasting ...

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How to hike

Hike

Hiking is easy with these tips. Get advice on backpacking, hiking, and the great outdoors in this video tutorial. Take action: pace yourself ...more

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How to hoist a heavy backpack

Hoist a heavy backpack

Don't pull a muscle getting a pack on your back. If you don't have a friend to help or a rock to rest it on, here's how to do it safely and ...more

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How to hold trekking poles

Hold trekking poles

Kristin Hostetter, Backpacker's Gear editor, shows you how to hold trekking poles to hike longer and higher with fewer aches and pains ...more

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How to keep your knife sharp

Keep your knife sharp

Check out this instructional hiking video to learn 5 simple steps to maintaining a sharp, rust-free blade. Here's a backpacking tutorial ...more

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How to measure your torso length for pack fitting

Measure your torso length for pack fitting

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 ...more

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How to navigation with a compass and GPS

Navigation with a compass and GPS

Learn how to navigate while hiking using a compass and Global Positioning System (GPS).

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How to pack an over night hiking bag

Pack an over night hiking bag

Description of items going into an over night hiking / camping bag.Some of the items include 2 MRE's, 2 ponchos, Garmin GPS, 2 compasses ...more

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How to pack food for a hike

Pack food for a hike

Packing food for a hike is easy with these tips. Get advice on backpacking, hiking, and the great outdoors in this video tutorial. Take ...more

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How to pack for a hiking trip

Pack for a hiking trip

Packing for a hiking trip is easy with these tips. Get advice on backpacking, hiking, and the great outdoors in this video tutorial. Take ...more

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How to patch a sleeping pad

Patch a sleeping pad

Does your inflatable have a mystery leak? Here's a step-by-step guide to finding and fixing the hole. Learn more from Backpacker's Gear ...more

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How to plan a day hike

Plan a day hike

Planning a day hike is easy with these tips. Get advice on backpacking, hiking, and the great outdoors in this video tutorial. Take action: ...more

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How to preserve your hydration bladder or Camelback

Preserve your hydration bladder or Camelback

Is your hydration bladder collecting mold? Here are 3 new solutions for common backcountry drinking problems--as explained by Backpacker ...more

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How to prevent blisters on the trail

Prevent blisters on the trail

Backpacker editor-in-chief Jon Dorn explains 5 field-tested techniques for eliminating the three main causes of blisters: heat, moisture ...more

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How to repair snowshoes

Repair snowshoes

Learn simple repair tips and the tool kit you'll need to keep your snowshoes chugging all winter long with this report from the December ...more

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How to snowshoe

Snowshoe

The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a snowier than average winter in early 2007--so clean off your snowshoes, or go and buy a new pair ...more

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How to take care of leather hiking boots

Take care of leather hiking boots

Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTV.com shows you how important it is to take care of leather hiking boots. Leather boots are expensive, and they ...more

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How to trek safely

Trek safely

Here are a few things to consider before you go trekking through nature.

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How to canyon hike safely

Canyon hike safely

Hiking is a popular recreational activity for outdoors lovers, and staying safe hiking is the key to repeated backpacking trips. Practice ...more

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How to carry duct tape while on the trail

Carry duct tape while on the trail

Russell Weekend Adventurer explains how he carries duct tape on the trail while hiking to fix little unwanted problems like tears and such ...more

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How to filter water on a hiking trip with a sock

Filter water on a hiking trip with a sock

Check out this how-to video to filter water on a camping trip. Knowing how to purify water on a hiking trip is an important skill for any ...more

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Hiking (85 How-Tos)

Obama! Are You Eating that Chicken Wing Correctly?

Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to eat a chicken wing. And yes, Obama likes chicken wings just like everybody else does. Here's how you do it, courtesy of Food Wishes (also, here's several ...

SPLAT! Art Made from Everyday Household Items

Tom Friedman. One of my very favorite contemporary artists. Friedman injects the wonder into the humdrum. He creates magic from the unsuspected with his incredible sculptures assembled from simple ...

Cheat Your Way to 300 (via Remote Control)

This is full blown cheating - no ifs, ands or buts about it. Introducing the RC900, a remote-control bowling ball invented by San Antonio, Texas-based 900 Global. Says Popular Mechanics, "The ...

World's Fastest Bicycle Goes 75mph

Cycling enthusiasts, behold. Fastest bicycle in the world, designed by VARNA of British Columbia. Pretty impressive. Check it out, Barbara Buatois of France completes her new One Hour World Record at ...

Knit Your Food

Knitted delectable delights from Ed Bing Lee. Inspired? Gotta start somewhere. Previously, Crocheters Like to Party, Too. English Ladies Knit Entire Village.

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