Backpacking is fun, thrill and adventure. But it needs to be judiciously planned in order to stay away from difficulties that may mar all the fun.
Five Most Essential Items That a Backpacker Must Carry
1.Compass:A compass is the only device that can help one find his way through unknown routes. It becomes particularly helpful in poor weather conditions when the landmarks become invisible. GPS devices are also worth having.
2.Map:A map tells a hiker where he is and how far he needs to go. Moreover, it helps one in finding water, campsites and often an emergency exit way in the event of an accident.
3.Food in excess:While you are on a backpacking trip, a number of incidents can detain you. A difficult terrain, hours lost in finding the way, a lengthened detour or an injury can all contribute to an unplanned delay. In these situations, excess food kept in the reserve is absolutely necessary to keep the physical energy and the mental motivation up.
4.Water and means of purifying it:The organs and muscles of our body cannot perform properly in absence of adequate water. Absence of water also makes one susceptible to altitude sickness and hypothermia. And, enduring acute thirst for hours is too big a pain in itself. But, having adequate water is not enough on a backpacking trip. The backpacker should have means, of purifying the water, at his disposal. Drinking impure and contaminated water often threatens the lives of backpackers with fatal diseases.
5.First-Aid Kit:First-aid kits for backpackers are pre-packaged and are readily available at different outlets. A first-aid kit is immensely helpful in case of any kind of accident and injury. A backpacker can even enhance his first-aid awareness by attending basic classes with Wilderness First-Aid or American Red Cross.
Five Most Essential Items That a Backpacker Must Carry
1.Compass:A compass is the only device that can help one find his way through unknown routes. It becomes particularly helpful in poor weather conditions when the landmarks become invisible. GPS devices are also worth having.
2.Map:A map tells a hiker where he is and how far he needs to go. Moreover, it helps one in finding water, campsites and often an emergency exit way in the event of an accident.
3.Food in excess:While you are on a backpacking trip, a number of incidents can detain you. A difficult terrain, hours lost in finding the way, a lengthened detour or an injury can all contribute to an unplanned delay. In these situations, excess food kept in the reserve is absolutely necessary to keep the physical energy and the mental motivation up.
4.Water and means of purifying it:The organs and muscles of our body cannot perform properly in absence of adequate water. Absence of water also makes one susceptible to altitude sickness and hypothermia. And, enduring acute thirst for hours is too big a pain in itself. But, having adequate water is not enough on a backpacking trip. The backpacker should have means, of purifying the water, at his disposal. Drinking impure and contaminated water often threatens the lives of backpackers with fatal diseases.
5.First-Aid Kit:First-aid kits for backpackers are pre-packaged and are readily available at different outlets. A first-aid kit is immensely helpful in case of any kind of accident and injury. A backpacker can even enhance his first-aid awareness by attending basic classes with Wilderness First-Aid or American Red Cross.
This is quite good for a post, I liked the way you have gone about it, just keep up the great work!
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Can't argue with that list at all.
ReplyDeleteTumbrella put up a slightly more irreverent list recently which is quite funny... check it out http://tinyurl.com/m2afds
One thing which I personally like to carry with me is the rolling briefcase, I think it's really helpful in lonh vacations, you just can't carry backpacks all the time, your back tends to die after a few hours!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Just as it's important for backpackers to be prepared, it's also important for business travelers as well.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link for a similar article for business travelers, but there is some overlap with backpacker items too.
http://www.businesstravelconnection.com/traveling-tips-information/emergency-preparedness-kits/
Yes, great list. I definitely recommend the need for extra food just in case your trip takes longer than you anticipate.
ReplyDeleteYeah, and pack light, I learn't that the hard way. Also, make sure you have enough water. I will never forget how dehydrated I was, I thought I would never stop drinking from a tap again!!
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