That first backpacking trip I took back when I was still in high
school has placed memories within me that will stay for a lifetime. The
nice memory to two brothers walking on the mountains, fishing together
and admiring the beauty of nature is what comes up most of the time.
Then again there are also those memories you want to never remember but
do because you learned from them many things. Even if the missteps we
had were not major ones, it would still have been better if we knew what
we were getting ourselves into rather than going at it blind.
My search for adventure always took me on plenty of two days
exploits. Then again my brother who has become some kind of backpacking
expert has enjoyed more outings that average four to five days. You
might ask what allows him the luxury to afford more days on the trail.
The answer lies in the equipment he has selected and a few common sense
rules that make the sport enjoyable.
Some rules also govern this sport and one had to familiarize
themselves with it before going into the wild. The first is to always
have clothes that are comfortable and backpacks that are right for your
body type. What you need to also have is a tent and sleeping back that
is wellmade and never forget to pack the needed stuff only. A lot of
times I have experienced having people complain about the weight they
had to carry around with them.
My brother says the best way is to start from the bottom and work
your way up. The backbone of your whole backpacking trip is dependent on
the kind of boots you will bring. Get boots that have extra space for
your thick clad feet as well as remember that your toes should be safe
from the front of the boot so that no discomfort is felt when walking
downhill.
Having the right backpack is also critical on your journey. For your
trip, you may want a backpack that has nylon make up and can be
adjusted. Convincing you to bring more things and thus increasing the
weight you have to bring is the outside pockets of your backpack.
Typically, a 5,000 cubic inch backpack is already ample for a trip
that is worth one week. Pack clothes that you will need and will surely
wear. Consider rounding out your gear with a quality rain suit.
Water resistant is the quality of the foot of the tent you want. Room
for equipment should be taken into consideration so it is ideal to have
a large tent. For more strength, the seams should be lap felled. With
water repellent spray you can keep you tent free from water.
You may want to bring along food on your trip but too much may become heavy. Food
can be dehydrated so that when you go on your trip, you will be able to
bring more and save weight. A good idea is to bring a small pot for
when you will be cooking outdoors and to keep your food safe place it in freezer bags. Take a Bunsen burner on your trip so that you can keep away from forest fires.
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