Backpacking in Australia
What is backpacking?
A backpack (also called rucksack, knapsack, packsack, pack, bookbag or Bergen) is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on one's back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders, but there can be exceptions. Light weight types of backpacks are sometimes worn on only one shoulder strap, or in the hand like an ordinary bag.
Backpacks are often preferred to handbags for carrying heavy loads, because of the limited capacity to carry heavy weights for long periods of time in the hands. Large backpacks, used to carry loads over 10 kg (22 lbs), usually offload the largest part (up to about 90%) of their weight onto padded hip belts, leaving the shoulder straps mainly for stabilising the load. This improves the potential to carry heavy loads, as the hips are stronger than the shoulders, and also increases agility and balance, since the load rides nearer the person's own center of mass.
In ancient times, the backpack was used as a means to carry the hunter's larger game and other types of prey as a way of easier transport. In the cases of larger hunts, the hunters would dismember their prey and distribute the pieces of the animal around, each one packing the meat into many wrappings and then into bags which they placed on to their backs. The bag itself was made up of different animal hide and skin (depending on what sorts of animals were in the area) and sewn together by the intestines of said animals, which were woven together tightly to make a sturdy thread-like material.
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Backpacking Australia Guide. Series 1.
A must see series for anyone thinking about coming to Australia and are not sure what to expect.This is a pilot episode. Pete having worked in Evas Backpackers for over 12 years here in Sydney was tired of seeing countless travellers come and go and fail to really experience what Australia has to offer..He decided to show everyone by taking an Irish Backpacker with him on the trip of a lifetime, throughout his Australia.Focusing on the purchasing of a car to the many different styles of budget accommodation scattered throughout OZ. Even gaining employment is covered. You are about to view a segment of the show from the 3rd part of the 6 part series Sydney to Byron Bay.We join the guys at Crescent Head, 5 hours north of Sydney. Shot in broadcast quality, displayed here in less quality. Let us know what you think.
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Back Packing in Australia
Backpacking Australia
This is a short trailer. You will see my girlfriend and me travelling Australia in our 4WD Landcruiser. If you like the video go to www.5inside.com and check out the pics, route etc.. PLEASE RATE MY VIDEO... THX!!! Thanks for the nice comments!!!
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