Knowing Things To Bring When Backpacking Overnight

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People often get the urge that they want to go "backpacking," and think that this is really no different from camping, but while there are plenty of similarities between backpacking and camping (even a lot of close similarities between the two!), there are also a lot of significant differences, and if you are going to go on an overnight backpacking trip, there are a few things you will want to keep in mind.

The first thing you need to realize is that food (of course!) will be an important part of your journey, and while you can pack up a cooler and toss it in your car if you are going camping, things will be a bit more complicated if you are going backpacking; bring food that will not spoil (such as frozen bratwursts, which will keep for a couple days), food that will give you energy (such as nuts, seeds, and berries, which you can often find together in a packaged trail mix), and food that is lightweight!

Another mistake a lot of people make is assuming they will have no problem lighting a fire when they are backpacking, as they imagine that all the available firewood will make their fire-lighting easy, but realize that you will often be dealing with moist wood and tinder when you are out in nature, so bring some tinder with you before you hit the trail; the best way to do this is to collect some dry grass, leaves, and even twigs about a week before you leave for your trip, and put this in a baggie that you can keep in your pack.

And realize that when you go backpacking, you are not going to be coming across any bathrooms for a couple days, and while this will leave you with no choice but to go to the bathroom right there in the woods, this does not mean that it leaves you with no choice but leaves when you finish; bring a roll of toilet paper with you when you are going on a backpacking trip, as you will surely be happy that you had the foresight to do so!

A backpacking adventure can be a lot of fun - but it is certainly a whole lot more fun when you bring the right things with you, so keep these tips in mind, and make your overnight backpacking trip a success!

Listening To Music While Swimming

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If you enjoy swimming - either in the pool or in the ocean - you may have spent years wishing that there was a way to listen to music while you were underwater; but what you might not have known is that this technology now exists! While there are "waterproof cases" for your regular MP3 (which can be a bit scary, in case some water slips in and ruins your precious MP3 player), there are also now MP3 players that are waterproof themselves!

SwiMP3 Player: The SwiMP3 player is one of the forerunners in the "music underwater" market, and the best part of purchasing their MP3 player is that it is truly and 100% waterproof; some of the issues with the SwiMP3, however, include the fact that some people feel the audio is not great when they are swimming, the device does not do a great job holding the charge, and the interface on the device is not especially user-friendly. Furthermore, the SwiMP3 does not allow you to select which songs you are listening to, as it plays the songs in the order in which they were uploaded, allowing you only to skip forward and back.

Speedo Aquabeat: Years ago, Speedo made waves by introducing a radio that worked underwater, and they have followed suit with the Aquabeat, which allows you to store up to 500 songs that you can listen to underwater; the battery life and sound quality on the Aquabeat are considered to be better than what you will find from the SwiMP3, but one problem the Aquabeat has had is with the headphones wearing out quickly!

H20Friendly iPod Shuffle: If you don't mind spending a bit more money for the absolute best in underwater audio, try out the iPod Shuffle that has been waterproofed by H20Friendly; this product works just like a regular iPod Shuffle, except that it is - of course - completely waterproof!

Once you have decided which underwater MP3 player is the right fit for you, you will be able to swim your laps and engage in all your underwater workouts - with the benefit of music to keep you going!

Knowing How To Approach Reading Different Kinds Of Books

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Reading is one of the best ways that you can spend your time, as it is relaxing, enjoyable, and most of all productive, but one thing that many people do with reading (that is, one mistake many people make with reading) is that many people get stuck in a “rut” as far as exactly what they are reading. Of course, there are definitely good things about every different kind of reading (yes, this even includes reading simply for entertainment!), but it is far more valuable to read lots of different kinds of books than to simply find one that you feel is “best” and to stick with that one for eternity!

For lots of the people who feel that there is only “one right way” to read, nonfiction books are – to their minds – the only way to go; of course, nonfiction books can be great, and they can help you see the world in a different way, and can help you learn about new things you may not have known before, but in addition to nonfiction books, it is also wonderful to read books of an instructional manner; by reading such books, you can not only learn new things about the world, but can also learn new things that will help you directly in your life itself.

And of course, there is always the option of reading fiction books; some people avoid fiction reading altogether, deeming it a waste of time, but many of these same people will spend time watching movies or watching television. While there's certainly nothing wrong with watching movies or television, this is not nearly as valuable a use of your time as reading fiction would be; when you read fiction, you not only are able to relax and enjoy yourself for a couple hours, but you are able to do so while also expanding your mind and opening it up to brand-new thoughts!

How To Remove A Stuck Lens From A Canon Camera

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If you have invested good money in a heavy-duty Canon camera, you probably imagined that you will be able to avoid any serious problems with it - but while this is true most of the time, one problem that a lot of people have with their Canon cameras (that is, that they have with the lenses that go on their Canon cameras!) is that the lenses sometimes will get stuck, and will be impossible to remove.

The fact that a screw will sometimes come loose on the lens itself is the main thing that causes people to have this problem, as this screw will prevent the lens from turning far enough to be removed from the body of the camera; if there is no give when you try to twist the lens past the stopping point, this is likely the case, and you can try to solve this problem by turning the camera at different angles and applying pressure to different places to get the screw back in place.

On the other hand, if you try to twist the lens beyond the point where it has stopped and there is some give, the plastic backing on the lens itself has probably come loose and is blocking you from turning the lens further; if this is the case, you will want to force the lens, which will snap off this plastic piece - and while this will put the lens itself at risk, you will be able to remove the lens at last, and will prevent any damage to the body itself.

And if you have tried these two things, and neither of them have worked, you may be out of luck, and may have to ship the camera off the Canon for them to have a look themselves. Because this is a problem that Canon cameras and lenses sometimes have, Canon will typically be able to solve the problem without much trouble - and as long as your camera and/or lens are less than a year old, they will be under warranty from Canon, which means it will not be a whole lot of trouble for you either!

How To Shop For Outdoor Gear

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If you are in need of adding some new outdoor gear to your collection (or if you are simply trying to start a collection of outdoor gear), one thing that will be important is that you know the right places to shop; after all, outdoor gear can be expensive, but when you are able to find the best possible price – on the best possible gear – it will make it much easier for you to expand your collection with the items you need.

If you are needing some general help on selecting products (that is, help from people who may not have specialized knowledge, but will at least be able to answer your “surface questions”), visit a giant outdoor retailer such as Bass Pro Shops, Sun & Ski, or REI; at such stores, you will be able to browse through lots of items, and will be able to have your basic questions answered.

If “having questions answered” is not a big thing for you, but you do need a big selection (and would like to find some nice prices), head on over to Amazon; on Amazon, you will be able to shop from the comfort of your own home while finding a bigger selection than you could find in any local store, all at great prices!

And if selection is not nearly as important to you as having specific questions answered by people who have specialized knowledge, you will probably want to find out if there are any locally-owned outdoor stores in your area; typically, the owners and employees of such stores will be able to answer any questions you have, and will be able to send you outdoors with all the knowledge you need!

It can be a great deal of fun to spend time outdoors, but one thing that will go a long way in allowing this fun to occur is that you have the proper equipment, and when you know where to shop for this equipment, it will make this step in the process that much easier!

How To Minimize Your Work In Raking Your Yard

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When it comes to owning your own house, there are plenty of positives but there are also a handful of drawbacks - and when it comes to the drawbacks of owning your own house, one of the biggest things is all the extra work this makes for you; there are a lot of things that fall into the category of "extra work that comes with owning a house" (as you well know if you own one yourself!), but one of the areas that gives people the most problems is keeping up with all the leaves that fall in their yard in the fall.

One thing you should realize, when it comes to raking leaves, is that it is harder to take care of leaves once they start settling in the grass, and it is also a lot harder to take care of leaves when they are wet or when there has been frost that has glued them to your yard; in order to avoid these plights, get out in your yard a couple days a week in autumn, as this will enable you to keep up with the leaves as they fall, and before they get too firmly entrenched in your yard.

Investing in a leaf blower is a great idea, as this can make your job much easier; when the leaves are sparse enough, you will be able to blow them into piles instead of raking them into piles - but make sure you are also paying attention to what the natural blowing of the wind is doing, so that you can put your piles in places where the wind will not be able to come through and spread the leaves back across the yard.

And when it comes time to bag up the leaves, it will be worth it to spend a little bit of extra money on an oversized trash can, and on oversized trash bags to go with it. Also, see if you can find someone (a friend, a family member, or even a neighbor) who can help you with this portion of the project, and you will have a much easier time filling your trash bags with leaves than you would have on your own, as this person can hold the trash can in place as you rake the leaves right in!

Making Sure You Are Booking The Right Venue For Your Wedding

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Booking the venue is one of the biggest steps you will take if you are a bride-to-be who is in the middle of planning your wedding - and if you are at this step, you should realize that one of the big mistakes people tend to make is booking what they view as the "perfect" venue without recognizing the things that determine what is the "perfect" venue for them. For each person, the "perfect" venue will be something slightly different, so keep these three considerations in mind when you are trying to decide what is the right venue for you.

Outdoor weddings: A lot of people are set on the idea of having an outdoor wedding, but they do not stop to consider what the weather is likely to be like on their wedding date; the last thing you want is an outdoor wedding on an oppressively hot day, so make sure - for the sake of you and your guests - that you do not plan an outdoor wedding during summer months.

Know your theme: A lot of people also book venues based on the way a place looks, instead of based on what they want their wedding to be like; if you want to have a lot of people at your wedding, or if you want to have dancing at your wedding, or if you want the reception to have a certain flow to it, make sure you are picking a venue that will work for this vision!

Know your style: Each person has a personal style, and while you will have to turn the venue into something that fits your style no matter where you choose to go, some places will be much easier to mold to your style than others.

When you are planning a wedding, there are a lot of things you will need to keep in mind, and there are a lot of headaches that can be involved, but when you keep these three considerations in mind, booking the right venue can come off your plate, and it will not have to be one of these headaches!