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  1. Tears in eyes when I read the comments on Why I Want to Go Back to #Philmont page. Add yours too. bit.ly/dJrKAB
  2. New tip submitted: Lightweight Survival Tools for #Backpacking, several good ideas bit.ly/kcsk1O
  3. New tip submitted: Lightweight Fire Starters for Backpacking (involves Vaseline) bit.ly/km7RWd #backpacking
  4. Going backpacking in the next two weeks for sure! Gotta get out there. #Backpacking
  5. Planning some new beginning backpacking how-to videos for http://backpacking-tips.com . Any ideas of topics? #backpacking
  6. Lots of Black Friday backpacking and hiking deals this weekend. Click to see the list: http://bit.ly/hwphSk #hiking #backpacking
  7. Free Osprey Halo Daypack with $90+ order, plus a page of other Black Friday deals: http://bit.ly/hwphSk #hiking #backpacking
  8. I want to bo back to Philmont! NEW PAGE - add your comments at the bottom about why YOU want to go back! http://bit.ly/dJrKAB #philmont
  9. Just posted a page of Black Friday weekend backpacking and hiking deals. Check it out! http://bit.ly/hwphSk #hiking #backpacking
  10. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Luv the smell of roasting turkey in the morning!
  11. Great tip from a reader about a duct-taped lighter. Read and add your comments! http://bit.ly/d5gXHw #hiking #backpacking
  12. Working on questions for a new article in our Expert Interview series. You'll see the results in a few weeks. #hiking #backpacking
  13. SUNDAY MIDNIGHT (Eastern) DEADLINE: Top 5 Backpacking Tips contest. http://bit.ly/bfZY7m #hiking #backpacking
  14. Read why a lighter and some duct tape should be in your pack at all times: http://bit.ly/d5gXHw #hiking #backpacking
  15. Have you read The Complete Walker IV? Our review tells why you should! http://backpacking-tips.com/complete-walker.html #hiking
  16. JUST A FEW HOURS LEFT to enter Top 5 Backpacking Tips contest. @HiTecUSA prizes are awesome! http://bit.ly/bfZY7m #backpacking
  17. Don't forget to enter your Top 5 Backpacking Tips w/explanations by midnight tonite! http://bit.ly/bfZY7m #hiking #backpacking
  18. Your Top 5 Backpacking Tips entry might win a @HiTecUSA prize. Deadline Sun nite, Nov 21. http://bit.ly/bfZY7m #backpacking
  19. LAST CHANCE! Get your entries in by midnight Sun, Nov 21 in Top 5 Backpacking Tips Contest. http://bit.ly/bfZY7m
  20. What about food and bears? We answer a reader's question (add your comments): http://bit.ly/c6YAiJ #hiking #backpacking