A new pack from Lowe Alpine

Learn how to choose a backpack for long hiking trips to stay safe, warm and found while spending the day hiking in thisfree hiking safety video series. Expert: Kate Carcio Contact: www.zoaroutdoor.com Bio: Kate Carcio, a white water rafting guide, and climbing instructor at Zoar Outdoor, has enjoyed hiking and backpacking all of her life. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Sunny hike along the Snohomish River. Stopped for lunch to test rehydrate the DIY Chili Mac made last week. My wife Corie was my hiking partner and videographer. It was great being out together on such a beautiful morning.

Made my own Chili Mac with a Nesco American Harvest Food Dehydrator and Jerky Maker. The recipe is in the video. Free Music from: Music4YourVids.co.uk

CrazyCora and Wawhiker Backpack to the abandoned 1892 Gold Mining Townsite of Monte Cristo in Washington State. Music Credit Thanks “Cattails” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ creativecommons.org

This is part of a series on backpacking gear. There are many opinions on gear and features but this is what works best for me and what I am concerned with

Choosing the right backpack for a trip depends on the style and duration of the trip. Check out the backpacking gear in this free video on camping and hiking. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz