Backpacking(US) (also tramping or trekking or bushwalking in other countries) combines hiking and camping in a single trip. A backpacker hikes into the backcountry to spend one or more nights there, and carries supplies and equipment to satisfy sleeping and eating needs.

Ingenious ways to cook breakfast foods are welcomed when one is camping. This recipe will help you to stay satisfied while allowing you to bring one less cooking utensil.

PodCampUK is a two-day event bringing all the excitement and ideas and energy of a PodCamp to the UK for the first time. This unique event is taking place on the 1st and 2nd of September at the New Technology Institute in Birmingham, and promises to be a brilliant mix of ideas, technology, live music, free food, great people and much more...

Many bands and duos all day starting at 1PM and continuing into the night past Midnight. http://www.dilloday.com/index.htmlBasically this is a musicians and their friends type gathering. Bring some drink food whatever and sit and enjoy different acts all day and night.Overnight camping but no hook-ups.My favorite last year was a 3 piece band called

There is a LAN party in Austin TX @ Camp Mabry Nov 10-12. Expect tons of prizes, Lots of gaming, and a heck of a good time. All entry fees will be matched by Intel, and donated to the United Way. Why not frag for a good cause? Very light limitations on bringing your own food /drink, and you can sleep at your table, or even pitch a tent! Go Sign up!