Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Myanmar Backpacking History And Practice

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 movement ethos directs the journey and activities that backpackers engage in. For instance, the only thing they kill is time, they keep nothing besides memories, they leave nothing besides footprints, and they take nothing besides photos. Preparedness of difficulties is part of the exercise. Backpackers must expect to come across dangerous animals, heights, treacherous water crossings, difficult terrains, and adverse weather among others. One must be equipped with survival gear and skills to survive the experience.

Some hiking sites have campsites for resting and sleeping at night before venturing out during the day. The campsites have fire rings, area maps, outhouses, and bulletin boards. Most campsites lack underbrush and are in form of level grounds. Campsites cannot be found in remote areas, which forces backpackers to find their own sleeping and resting spots.

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.

A shelter may also be needed, but some backpackers dot not bring one. Other necessities such as water container, cook kit, and a means of purifying water may be needed. If the trip is short and confined to areas where food can be accessed easily, it may not be necessary to carry food. If one has to carry food, they carry it in ready-made form.

The weight of a backpack is of great importance in this exercise. The weight must never exceed 25 percent of what the carrier weighs. Therefore every item packed should be assessed for relevance a lot. One can find lightweight gear on modern markets, but at high costs.

Lightweight gear is made in a way as not to compromise durability or utility. Most of the lightweight products are made using specialty plastics, impregnated fabrics, lightweight alloys, and carbon fiber among other materials. The exercise of backpacking varies from one country to another, with more common factors among Western countries.




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