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Handling Unexpected Problems on the Backpacking Trail

There are many things that can happen on aif you stop to retie that you do both boots
backpacking outing. When something untowardso you do not end up having to stop a few
occurs it can be frustrating and slow youmoments  later  to  tie  the  one you didn't.
down. If you do not know how to handle the
problem, then you may have to terminate yourFood  thieves
trip early. The following list explains some
helpful tips and tricks to solving someIn the wilderness there are many thieves
common  backpacking  problems.waiting to steal your food. Packing it in
containers will only keep the smallest
Repairing  a  broken  backpackcritters away. Make sure they are not only
closed, but securely tied up too. In areas
There are many ways a backpack can breakwhere bears are prominent there are often
while on the trail. A broken pack can bepoles offered to tie up food. Use them.
awkward to carry, so being able to fix itMake sure the bag hangs loosely and is not
would be a useful capability. You can trytied to a tree or pole directly. If the food
duct tape, which for tears works great, butbag swings it makes it even harder for a
you may need something else if you have acritter  to  get  into  it.
strap break away. One alternative is wire,
which can be used to easily attach the packForgot  an  Item
to  a  frame  or  to  attach  a broken strap.
When you are out on the trail, one of the
Clogged  polesworst realizations is when you know you've
forgotten something. Unfortunately, you can't
If you have a tent with hollow poles and theysimply go home and get it. However, if you
settle into the dirt or mud, they can getfeel you can't go on without the missing
clogged up. This may seem like a small,item, you need some creative thinking. Can
unimportant problem, but if you are trying toany of the other items in your pack double up
pack light even a few clogged tent poles canfor the missing item? Many times you will
add some extra unnecessary weight. One methodfind that a lot of items you pack can be used
you could try to remove the debris is ain more than one way. Think outside the box
corkscrew.and you'll be amazed at the multiple uses you
can  come up with for the items in your pack.
Boot  lace  hassle
So, don't give up. There will always be a
Boot laces that loosen or come untied cansolution to your problem. It may not be in
really be an annoyance. You should alwaysyour backpack, but don't forget to check out
double or triple knot the laces. Also trythe fellow travelers in your group.
lacing them different ways. Always be sure



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