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== Why people backpack == | == Why people backpack == | ||
[[Image:Stinebackpack.jpg|thumb|right|Hikers backpacking through | [[Image:Stinebackpack.jpg|thumb|right|Hikers backpacking through Stein Valley [[List of British Columbia Provincial Parks|Provincial Park]] in British Columbia.]] | ||
People are drawn to backpacking primarily for recreation, to explore places that they consider beautiful and fascinating, many of which cannot be accessed in any other way. A backpacker can travel deeper into remote areas, away from people and their effects, than a day-hiker can. However, backpacking presents more advantages besides distance of travel. Many weekend trips cover routes that could be hiked in a single day, but people choose to backpack them anyway, for the experience of staying overnight. | People are drawn to backpacking primarily for recreation, to explore places that they consider beautiful and fascinating, many of which cannot be accessed in any other way. A backpacker can travel deeper into remote areas, away from people and their effects, than a day-hiker can. However, backpacking presents more advantages besides distance of travel. Many weekend trips cover routes that could be hiked in a single day, but people choose to backpack them anyway, for the experience of staying overnight. | ||
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* [[Survival skills]] are handy for peace of mind: In case the weather, terrain or environment is more challenging than prepared for, or for dealing with shortcomings in | * [[Survival skills]] are handy for peace of mind: In case the weather, terrain or environment is more challenging than prepared for, or for dealing with shortcomings in | ||
* [[Navigation]] and [[orienteering]] are useful to find the [[trailhead]], then find and follow a route to a desired sequence of destinations, and then an exit. In case of disorientation, orienteering skills are important to determine where you are and formulate a route to somewhere more desirable. At their most basic, navigation skills allow you to choose the correct sequence of trails to follow. | * [[Navigation]] and [[orienteering]] are useful to find the [[trailhead]], then find and follow a route to a desired sequence of destinations, and then an exit. In case of disorientation, orienteering skills are important to determine where you are and formulate a route to somewhere more desirable. At their most basic, navigation skills allow you to choose the correct sequence of trails to follow. | ||
* [[First Aid]]: effectively dealing with minor injuries ([[wikt:splinter|splinter]]s, punctures, sprains) is considered by many a fundamental backcountry skill. More subtle, but maybe even more important, is recognizing and promptly treating [[hypothermia]], | * [[First Aid]]: effectively dealing with minor injuries ([[wikt:splinter|splinter]]s, punctures, sprains) is considered by many a fundamental backcountry skill. More subtle, but maybe even more important, is recognizing and promptly treating [[hypothermia]], heat stroke, dehydration and [[Hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]], as these are rarely encountered in daily life. | ||
* [[Leave No Trace]] is the backpacker's version of the [[Golden Rule (ethics)|golden rule]]: To have beautiful and pristine places to enjoy, help make them. At a minimum, don't make them worse. | * [[Leave No Trace]] is the backpacker's version of the [[Golden Rule (ethics)|golden rule]]: To have beautiful and pristine places to enjoy, help make them. At a minimum, don't make them worse. | ||
* [[Distress signal]]ing is a skill of last resort. | * [[Distress signal]]ing is a skill of last resort. | ||
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* [[Hiking]] may or may not use backpacks. | * [[Hiking]] may or may not use backpacks. | ||
* [[Canoe camping]] is similar to backpacking, but uses [[canoe]]s or other [[boat]]s for transportation. | * [[Canoe camping]] is similar to backpacking, but uses [[canoe]]s or other [[boat]]s for transportation. | ||
* [[Ski touring]] and [[snowshoeing]] are alternative forms of [[hiking]] (overnight or otherwise) that can be engaged in when the ground is buried deeply in | * [[Ski touring]] and [[snowshoeing]] are alternative forms of [[hiking]] (overnight or otherwise) that can be engaged in when the ground is buried deeply in snow. | ||
* In self-contained bicycle touring, cyclists carry their equipment in [[pannier]]s or in [[bicycle trailers|trailers]] during multi-day excursions, either on pavement, or on back-country fire roads and trails. | * In self-contained bicycle touring, cyclists carry their equipment in [[pannier]]s or in [[bicycle trailers|trailers]] during multi-day excursions, either on pavement, or on back-country fire roads and trails. | ||
* In [[animal packing]] ("horse packing", "mule packing", etc.), the hikers use pack animals (usually horses, mules or [[llama]]s) to carry their equipment, and sometimes they will even ride the animals. [[Porter (carrying)|Porters]] are sometimes hired for the same purpose. | * In [[animal packing]] ("horse packing", "mule packing", etc.), the hikers use pack animals (usually horses, mules or [[llama]]s) to carry their equipment, and sometimes they will even ride the animals. [[Porter (carrying)|Porters]] are sometimes hired for the same purpose. | ||
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