Looking through my bookmarks and I came across some that might be handy for the coming season.
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/loading-backpack.html (http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/loading-backpack.html)
http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/hydrostatic-head.asp (http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/hydrostatic-head.asp)
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/hill-skills/hypothermia-and-youand46and46and46/2966.html (http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/hill-skills/hypothermia-and-youand46and46and46/2966.html)
http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=5105 (http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=5105)
http://www.ukhillwalking.com/articles/page.php?id=4556 (http://www.ukhillwalking.com/articles/page.php?id=4556)
http://www.backpacker.com/april_2003_gear_boot_lacing_tips/gear/5245 (http://www.backpacker.com/april_2003_gear_boot_lacing_tips/gear/5245)
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00041.html (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00041.html)
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00234.html (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00234.html)
That's a useful page of links Sandy, thanks.
To get the upper body in shape for carrying the rucksack :)
http://weighttraining.about.com/od/weighttrainingbasics/a/dumbbells.htm (http://weighttraining.about.com/od/weighttrainingbasics/a/dumbbells.htm)
and for those getting on a bit :)
http://weighttraining.about.com/od/weighttrainingforgroups/a/seniorsbell0708.htm (http://weighttraining.about.com/od/weighttrainingforgroups/a/seniorsbell0708.htm)
You don't need dumbbells, two 2 litre milk bottles with handles and fill with water, 4 kilo each approx. :)
Once past that you could move on to this :roll:
http://weighttraining.about.com/od/techniquesandstrategies/a/How-To-Train-For-Special-Forces-Entry.htm (http://weighttraining.about.com/od/techniquesandstrategies/a/How-To-Train-For-Special-Forces-Entry.htm)
I'll leave that to the younger members :8)