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Any experienced backpackers here?
I'm a day hiker, and multi-day camper, but I've never combined the two. Generally, I want to camp near my car. It's convenient. LOL
However, since I'd like to trek to at least Camp One of Everest someday, I figure I should do some backpacking to train.Plus, it'll be good exercise. But, I'm honestly not sure where the hell to start. It would be all too easy to buy a bunch of expensive **** that I would never actually ever need.
In light of just starting out with backpacking with a goal to do more, but without infinite financial resources, any suggestions on what gear is essential?
And I've always wondered, how the **** to you carry in enough water for multi day trips?
However, since I'd like to trek to at least Camp One of Everest someday, I figure I should do some backpacking to train.Plus, it'll be good exercise. But, I'm honestly not sure where the hell to start. It would be all too easy to buy a bunch of expensive **** that I would never actually ever need.
And my doggie!Backpack with a small first aid kit, your tent, a blanket, water bottle, and your rations. Knife, matches and lighters, compass, flares and flare gun. Roll of aluminum foil and one small pan for cooking.
I cant think of anything else you might need for just a couple day trip. Maybe a fishing pole?
That's kind of what I figured. I was just wondering about places where there are no natural water sources. But I guess maybe you just avoid hiking those! LOLscout out any springs on your trail for water. Take some iodine.
Woot! I'll check them out.
My boyfriend trekked to base camp at Everest. He told me that backpacking in that scenario is really kind of minimalist because it's set up to be hikeable. There are little villages and tea houses all the way up to base camp that are within walking distance of one another, so you shouldn't have to pack in food. Just bedding and clothing and hygiene essentials.
Any experienced backpackers here?
I'm a day hiker, and multi-day camper, but I've never combined the two. Generally, I want to camp near my car. It's convenient. LOL
However, since I'd like to trek to at least Camp One of Everest someday, I figure I should do some backpacking to train.Plus, it'll be good exercise. But, I'm honestly not sure where the hell to start. It would be all too easy to buy a bunch of expensive **** that I would never actually ever need.
In light of just starting out with backpacking with a goal to do more, but without infinite financial resources, any suggestions on what gear is essential?
And I've always wondered, how the **** to you carry in enough water for multi day trips?
Yeah if you're hiking in a coal mine.
Or trying to juggle a shovel, tp, qnd your niether region. :shrug:
Why would you have waited to dig that hole until after dark?
Cause the Good Reverend lives on the wild sideimpdaddy:
How u gonna fill in the hole?
Headlamps are a gift from the gods.
With the shovel sitting beside the hole, stuck in the dirt that came out it. :shrug:
Actually since we are talking about ultrallight backpacking wtf are you doin with A shovel. :2razz:
I don't know what you budget looks like but I went through a 21-day Outward Bound course when I was 16 and it was awesome!!! I highly, highly recommend them.
Here is an 8 day course for ages 30+ ($1400) Outward Bound Wilderness Expeditions - Blue Ridge Mountains Backpacking & Rock Climbing - Adult Renewal
Here is a 28-day course for ages 18-30 ($4000!) Outward Bound Wilderness Expeditions - Appalachian Mountains Backpacking, Rock Climbing & Whitewater Canoeing
Not a shovel...a foldable spade comes in handy though.
But yeah, you brought the shovel, not me.
Any experienced backpackers here?
I'm a day hiker, and multi-day camper, but I've never combined the two. Generally, I want to camp near my car. It's convenient. LOL
However, since I'd like to trek to at least Camp One of Everest someday, I figure I should do some backpacking to train.Plus, it'll be good exercise. But, I'm honestly not sure where the hell to start. It would be all too easy to buy a bunch of expensive **** that I would never actually ever need.
In light of just starting out with backpacking with a goal to do more, but without infinite financial resources, any suggestions on what gear is essential?
And I've always wondered, how the **** to you carry in enough water for multi day trips?
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