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Show UDGSfiDini Cannon, ' BaeCipaeCiDEig frca F5 who will oppose frames Democratic Rep. Bill Orton in November, was ready for a break. My daughter has. a fuse to replace in her car. A third of my trees have died cause I haven't got the irrigation system working right. I'm going to lollygag around for awhile before we start campaigning again," ... Cannon said. :' Forecasts of light voter turnout proved to be true for a primary lackluster many considered for the heated congressionexcept al races. Election officials projected a 15 percent statewide turnout Still, 13 Republican primaries three-ter- m " and one foif the Independent-America- n Party heralded possible in the makeup of the changes 13 local issues, And Legislature. five . school districts including seeking more local tax money, dotted ballots up and down the state Tuesday. Greene, once considered a rising Republican star, was forced in March to abandon plans for a second term in the wake of campaign financing violations she blamed on her husband and former campaign treasurer, Joe Waldholtz. ' Cook ran as an Independent Party candidate in 1994, placing third behind Greene and incumbent Democrat Karen Shepherd in the district that includes most of Salt Lake County. Afterward, he bitterly vowed never to speak to another reporter. Did You Vote? I are made to attach your sleep- ing bag and tent, along with other items onto die outside of the pack allowing for more room on the inside. Internal frames arc more compact : and are made to hold most dungs inside. Internal frames allow you more mobility but are less breathable than external frames. , Backpacks range in sues from under 3,000 cubic inches to over 7,000 cubic inches. "Don't get a bag that's . too big and you won't use all of? said Katy Garton, sales representative at Recreational Outlet, "Or one that's too big and becomes overloaded." . As for boots and. backpacking, without your feet you couldn't do it. Pamper your feet and find comfortable boots; You don't ..want boots that let your feet slide while ascending or descending a bUL Make sure you can wear two pairs of socks, a thin pair underneath a thicker pair of cotton or wool socks. This helps to prevent blisters and helps the boot fit snugly. Look for good, strong soles and plenty of ankle support ; "The best soles to get are Vibram, and a lot of people like boots made with Gore-te- x because it is waterproof. If you do find a boot that isn't made out of Gore-teNikWax is a said. Garton great waterproofer," Unless you're camping out on a hot summer night, you're sure to want a tent Tents can be as small as a sleeping bag, or big enough to hold fourteen people. For backpacking though, the smaller and lighter, the better. "Look for tents with a full rain fly and that pack up any. For backpacking, get a tent with aluminum poles, they're die lightest With tents, it is very important to watch the weight" advised Garton, If you don't want die bulkiness or the weight from a tent, nylon tarps make excellent shelters. All you need . good-fittin- x, g, is nylon cord, a few rocks, and some tree branches to hold the cord up and you've got a pleasant shelter to sleep m for the night On multi-da- y trips, you're going to need a stove. Most stoves today are made' lightweight and compact. When looking for a stove for yourself, check the simmer times, availability of fuel, and how the stove works. Some stoves use white gas while others use a butanepropane mix. There arc even some multi-fustoves that can use up to three different types of fuel, including unleaded gasoline. bu want a stable stove so it won't tip while in use, since nothing b worse than spilling two cups of nearly boiling water into your lap. And you don't want a stove that requires comand get plicated procedures to set-ugoing. Before you set out to hike, check the water sources. If the water source is not dependable, plan on packing one to two gallons of water per day. If the weather is extremely hot, plan on using double the amount of water per of fife. But die peacefulness of the can turn violent at the drop of a hat Many tragic acct- dents have struck experienced and hikers alike. There aspects back-countr- y . are inherent risks to any activity, so know and prepare for those risks before they happen. And have a safe, relaxing experience exploring the back-countr- y. ijpffFl 7U era. J&itfrjl-- el p day. If there is IDE HO a dependable water source, take either a water filter or purification tablets. "People would be surprised at how many bacteria and viruses are in contaminated water. You can get really sick, Garton said. "Always take a first aid kit, no matter what Know the area you're going to and what to expect You may need a snake bite kit or a bear bag. Look into these things before you set off" I O .... ..M A O jC UtarrLcTgasCOancBDub 153W.jjentErSr. Rtmd fcaiUcaaJB tlbBCk - 375-DO- ll , I MUST BE 1B WITH VALID ID ) Garton added. You should always have a topographical map of the area you're exploring and always tell someone where you're going and when you should be back The more specific you are, the quicker help can reach you in case of an emergency. You can get topographical maps at recreation stores or at the U.S. Geological Survey. 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