Backpacking Gear for Outdoor Adventure
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Basic Backpacking Equipment
Shopping for backpacking equipment can be a lot of fun. Some of the gadgets and gear use technology that resembles space-aged objects. Other items you notice on store shelves may give you ideas for other uses they could have on tasks around the house.
The important things to remember when you're out shopping for backpacking equipment is that the gear you choose, no matter how cool it looks, needs to be chosen based on how well it will help you survive and how much it weighs. It doesn't matter if you'll be backpacking in Mexico or Europe; you're going to need basic survival gear. Matches, a knife, a compass, a first aid kit, water, a whistle, and food are survival backpacking equipment that you need to carry at all times.
Last update: Monday 05/28/2012
The important things to remember when you're out shopping for backpacking equipment is that the gear you choose, no matter how cool it looks, needs to be chosen based on how well it will help you survive and how much it weighs. It doesn't matter if you'll be backpacking in Mexico or Europe; you're going to need basic survival gear. Matches, a knife, a compass, a first aid kit, water, a whistle, and food are survival backpacking equipment that you need to carry at all times.
Last update: Monday 05/28/2012
Backpacking Essentials
You can begin with your basics with a flashlight, a map, fire starter, a repair kit, and sunglasses, as well as a bottle of sunscreen. These small items can mean the difference between life and death if something happens to go wrong during any of your backpacking trips. Another item of backpacking equipment that is very important is, of course, your backpack. There are a wide variety of choices available, but be sure to choose a backpack that fits your needs. Buying one that is bigger than what you require or has more zippers and pockets than actual storage space is a mistake. When choosing a backpack, select one that has proper support and padding in all the right places. Shoulder supports need to handle 40% of the total weight inside the backpack, so make sure construction is strong.Also, make sure the fabric is tough because your backpacking equipment is going to suffer plenty of abuse. Pull on seams hard and try to expose stitches. It should be tough to see them at best. Check to see whether inside seams are covered with fabric to help keep rainwater from seeping in.
You can choose from top-loading backpacks or panel-loading backpacks. The advantage to top-loading backpacks is that they can support and contain a lot of items. The huge disadvantage is that you'll have to unpack everything to get that tiny piece of equipment at the bottom. Panel-loading backpacks allow you to have easier access but they have a tendency to let rain in through the zippers.
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If your backpacking adventures are more than a couple of hours in duration you will need water and trail foods to sustain you on your journey. Water can be transported in a canteen or water bottle and you may want to consider a water purification kit when consuming water from natural sources. Backpacking foods should include high energy snacks such as granola bars and light weight freeze dried foods that need no refrigeration.
Beef jerky is another excellent choice for your food list. A healthy snack that needs needs no refrigeration, low in fat and contains no artificial preservatives. Ready made beef jerky can be expensive so you may want to consider making your own.
Recipe for Homemade Beef Jerky
Food dehydrators are also an excellent way to prepare a large variety of inexpensive dried foods for camping and backpacking.
Beef jerky is another excellent choice for your food list. A healthy snack that needs needs no refrigeration, low in fat and contains no artificial preservatives. Ready made beef jerky can be expensive so you may want to consider making your own.
Recipe for Homemade Beef Jerky
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