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OTTAWA OUTDOORS 30 Like/follow us on Facebook, twitter & pinterest @ ottawaoutdoors Backpacking Basics MORE THAN HIKING, BUT ANYONE CAN DO IT IF THEY’RE PREPARED COVER PHOTO by GabesImages/OVTA 19 COOLGEAR HOT STUFF IN THIS ISSUE 08 LET’S GO BLOGGING 02 03 04 05 05 06 07 08 08 10 11 13 13 15 15 17 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 27 29 30 Publisher’s Letter Table of contents Health benefits of backcountry camping How to hydrate this summer How to treat rope burn Get your kids mountain biking Forest bathing Let’s go plogging! Food Bites Kayak close to fish How to launch a kayak from the dock Outdoor Clubs 14 must-see Ontario trails Top 10 tips for new car campers 10 reasons to sail Explore Dows Lake Pavilion Cool Gear Hot Clothing Golf tips Canoe seats for sitting? Adventure business spotlight Hotel feature spotlight Travel feature spotlight Spirits & Beer Book Nook Running tips Backpacking basics READ IT ONLINE READ EACH ISSUE ON YOUR COMPUTER, IPAD OR TABLET! Check out some hot items to pick up this summer! WWW.OTTAWAOUTDOORS.CA | 03