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== Why people backpack == | == Why people backpack == | ||
[[Image:Stinebackpack.jpg|thumb|right|Hikers backpacking through [[Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park|Stein Valley]] [[List of British Columbia Provincial Parks|Provincial Park]] in British Columbia.]] | [[Image:Stinebackpack.jpg|thumb|right|Hikers backpacking through [[Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park|Stein Valley]] [[List of British Columbia Provincial Parks|Provincial Park]] in British Columbia.]] | ||
People are drawn to backpacking primarily for | 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. | ||
These possibilities come with disadvantages. The weight of a pack, laden with supplies and gear, forces backpackers to travel more slowly than day-hikers would, and it can become a nuisance and a distraction from enjoying the scenery. In addition, camp chores (such as pitching camp, breaking camp, and cooking) can easily consume several hours every day. | These possibilities come with disadvantages. The weight of a pack, laden with supplies and gear, forces backpackers to travel more slowly than day-hikers would, and it can become a nuisance and a distraction from enjoying the scenery. In addition, camp chores (such as pitching camp, breaking camp, and cooking) can easily consume several hours every day. | ||
