Backpacker Magazine - backpacker.com http://www.backpacker.com/ Backpacker Magazine en-us Copyright 2008 Active Interest Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3600 The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Risk Factors http://www.backpacker.com/article/13635 May 11, 2009 Most common backcountry injuries. The Five-Star Camp Kitchen http://www.backpacker.com/article/13634 Car camping? Here's the ultimate setup for any chef. Gear Field Test: Outdoor Watches http://www.backpacker.com/article/13633 Map a route. Predict the weather . Record altitude data. Track your speed and heart rate. Today's outdoor watches do it all–and then they send it to your computer. The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Evacuate or Wait for Rescue? http://www.backpacker.com/article/13632 May 11, 2009 Your buddy just slid down a steep scree and broke his leg. Should you go for help–or haul him out? It's a tough call. The answer depends on several factors. Here's how to decide. Dirtbag/Gourmet: Thai Food http://www.backpacker.com/article/13631 Bring takeout to the trail with these flavorful Asian noodle dishes. Rip & Go: Iron Mountain Loop - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area http://www.backpacker.com/article/13630 Lose the leaf-peeping crowds on this quiet ramble above Virginia's loftiest canopies of color. Rip & Go: Sage Creek Loop - Badlands National Park, SD http://www.backpacker.com/article/13629 Explore off-trail in a wilderness with more bison than boot prints. Rip & Go: Badwater Basin to Gold Valley - Death Valley National Park, CA http://www.backpacker.com/article/13628 Don't waste winter: Tackle this cross-country canyon trek in the Lower 48's largest national park. Gear School: Crampons http://www.backpacker.com/article/13627 Traverse snow and ice safely with the right set of points. Injury-Proof Your Legs http://www.backpacker.com/article/13626 Loosen up–and stay pain-free–with resistance stretching. Protect Your Vision in the Backcountry http://www.backpacker.com/article/13625 Here's how to prevent–and treat–three common backcountry eye problems. DIY Fall Trail Snacks http://www.backpacker.com/article/13624 Turn fall's harvest into healthy, energy-packed treats. The Basics of Backcountry Ski Touring http://www.backpacker.com/article/13623 See more–and have more fun–this winter with these gear and technique trips. The Manual: Deluxe Winter Camping http://www.backpacker.com/article/13622 Don't let frigid temps keep you inside. Here are five tips for deluxe winter camping. The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Stay or Go? http://www.backpacker.com/article/13621 May 11, 2009 Use this chart to determine if you can finish your trip–or should hightail it to the ER. The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: What to Pack http://www.backpacker.com/article/13620 Construct a solid emergency kit with these medical must-haves. Recipe: Spicy Pad Thai with Chicken and Veggies http://www.backpacker.com/article/13619 For authentic takeout on the trail, try this spicy Pad Thai. Recipe: Easy Pad Thai http://www.backpacker.com/article/13618 November 20, 2009 Craving something Asian on your next trek, but don't want to put in a lot of effort? Try this easy Pad Thai. The Peak: Mt. Greylock http://www.backpacker.com/article/13617 Take the 5.5 mile trek up Bellows Pipe Trail to the summit, while your there enjoy a local cocktail a cup of chowder at Bascom Lodge. The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: First Aid Improv http://www.backpacker.com/article/13616 May 11, 2009 "Be prepared" is a great maxim, but be honest: Who among you packs a SAM splint and an irrigation syringe on every backpacking trip? Fear not–everyday items can serve as medical equipment in a pinch.