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Tears in eyes when I read the comments on Why I Want to Go Back to #Philmont page. Add yours too. bit.ly/dJrKAB 8:00 PM Jun 27th, 2011 via web
New tip submitted: Lightweight Survival Tools for #Backpacking, several good ideas bit.ly/kcsk1O 7:53 PM Jun 27th, 2011 via web
New tip submitted: Lightweight Fire Starters for Backpacking (involves Vaseline) bit.ly/km7RWd #backpacking 7:51 PM Jun 27th, 2011 via web
Going backpacking in the next two weeks for sure! Gotta get out there. #Backpacking 12:14 PM Apr 9th, 2011 via HootSuite
Planning some new beginning backpacking how-to videos for http://backpacking-tips.com . Any ideas of topics? #backpacking 11:11 AM Apr 9th, 2011 via HootSuite
Lots of Black Friday backpacking and hiking deals this weekend. Click to see the list: http://bit.ly/hwphSk #hiking #backpacking 11:05 AM Nov 26th, 2010 via HootSuite
Free Osprey Halo Daypack with $90+ order, plus a page of other Black Friday deals: http://bit.ly/hwphSk #hiking #backpacking 5:00 AM Nov 26th, 2010 via HootSuite
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 8:37 PM Nov 25th, 2010 via HootSuite
Just posted a page of Black Friday weekend backpacking and hiking deals. Check it out! http://bit.ly/hwphSk #hiking #backpacking 8:23 PM Nov 25th, 2010 via HootSuite
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Luv the smell of roasting turkey in the morning! 10:24 AM Nov 25th, 2010 via HootSuite
Great tip from a reader about a duct-taped lighter. Read and add your comments! http://bit.ly/d5gXHw #hiking #backpacking 8:00 AM Nov 22nd, 2010 via HootSuite
Working on questions for a new article in our Expert Interview series. You'll see the results in a few weeks. #hiking #backpacking 6:45 PM Nov 21st, 2010 via HootSuite
SUNDAY MIDNIGHT (Eastern) DEADLINE: Top 5 Backpacking Tips contest. http://bit.ly/bfZY7m #hiking #backpacking 4:00 PM Nov 21st, 2010 via HootSuite
Read why a lighter and some duct tape should be in your pack at all times: http://bit.ly/d5gXHw #hiking #backpacking 3:50 PM Nov 21st, 2010 via HootSuite
Have you read The Complete Walker IV? Our review tells why you should! http://backpacking-tips.com/complete-walker.html #hiking 3:46 PM Nov 21st, 2010 via HootSuite
JUST A FEW HOURS LEFT to enter Top 5 Backpacking Tips contest. @HiTecUSA prizes are awesome! http://bit.ly/bfZY7m #backpacking 11:00 AM Nov 21st, 2010 via HootSuite
Don't forget to enter your Top 5 Backpacking Tips w/explanations by midnight tonite! http://bit.ly/bfZY7m #hiking #backpacking 7:00 AM Nov 21st, 2010 via HootSuite
Your Top 5 Backpacking Tips entry might win a @HiTecUSA prize. Deadline Sun nite, Nov 21. http://bit.ly/bfZY7m #backpacking 8:30 PM Nov 20th, 2010 via HootSuite
LAST CHANCE! Get your entries in by midnight Sun, Nov 21 in Top 5 Backpacking Tips Contest. http://bit.ly/bfZY7m 6:08 PM Nov 20th, 2010 via HootSuite
What about food and bears? We answer a reader's question (add your comments): http://bit.ly/c6YAiJ #hiking #backpacking 6:39 AM Nov 8th, 2010 via HootSuite

Name David Stevenson
Location Florida, USA
Web http://www.backpa...
Bio Learned to love backpacking as Assistant Scoutmaster. Son Dan and I have been on 2 Philmont Treks in New Mexico mountains and have a backpacking tips website.