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21 May 2016

Myanmar Backpacking Experience And Importance

By Pamela Roberts


Backpacking is classified under outdoor recreational activities. It involves carrying necessities in backpacks. Some of the things people carry include water, shelter cooking kit, clothing, bedding, and food. The activity last varied amounts of time. However, for an activity to be referred to by that name, the participants must stay a minimum of a day outside. Long trips often entail regular resupplies.

People engage in this activity for different reasons. Good backpackers are conscious of the environment and ensure that their activities cause as little pollution as possible. In an attempt to achieve this, some stay in established trails, carry garbage out and avoid disturbing vegetation. Myanmar backpacking culture is very advanced and people ensure that they follow the leave no trace movement ethos.

The journey and activities of hikers are directed by the movement ethos. The movement ethos stipulates that backpackers should kill only time, keep nothing, leave only footprints, and take only photos. The individuals should be prepared to come across some level of difficulty during the quest. Difficulty comes in different forms including dangerous animals, heights, difficult terrains, adverse weather, and treacherous water crossings among others. Surviving the experience may require a survival gear and the necessary skills.

There are backpacking camps where backpackers may stay or spend time while on their conquest. Some of the things one may expect to find at such sites include wooden bulletin boards, maps, outhouses, and fire rings. The campsites are made in the form of level patches of ground without any underbrush. If the area is too remote, the backpackers may have to make their own place to camp.

Any backpacking experience can only be made successful if one has the right pieces of equipment. The first equipment of the list of necessities is a backpack. It should be big enough and of the right caliber and fit. Since expected conditions may be rough, the clothing and footwear should also be chosen appropriately. A sleeping bag and the correct type and quantity of food is also needed. It is best to take some classes in survival skills and to bring a survival kit along.

Carrying shelter is not necessary, but some backpackers proceed to do so. Other items that may be considered of relative importance include cook kit, water purification mechanism and water container. People often carry food in ready-made form when the trip is in places where food facilities can be accessed. Otherwise, they carry food that can go for a long time without going bad.

How much the backpack weighs is usually treated as a critical matter. It is always advisable to ensure that the backpack weights less than 25 percent of the weight of the person going to carry it. That implies that every item placed inside the pack must be scrutinized well. There is also of lightweight gear on the market although it costs highly.

Lightweight gear can be carried easily but still retains a high degree of utility and durability. Materials used to make such gear are many including lightweight alloys, carbon fiber, impregnated fabrics, and specialty plastics. The exercise of backpacking differs among countries, but many similarities exist among Western countries.




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