Author and photographer. Adventurer and vagabond. Master of the handstand pushup. Conqueror of mountains, survivor of deserts and crusader for reasonable escapades. Avid hitch-hiker, sofa-surfer and investigative journalist. Decided to explore some of the world’s least visited international locations. Devout follower of the High Temple of Backpackistan. Inventor of the person-hug. Has been described as an incorrigible cad. In fixed want of a haircut. Smells of old leather-based. At present on a two yr adventure from the UK to Papua New Guinea by way of Europe, Iran, Pakistan, China, Tibet, Nepal, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, The Philippines and Indonesia.
Getting turned around on a trail is easier than it appears, particularly after fatigue sets in on a high-mileage day. I monitor my backpacking journeys with the Garmin Oregon 600 GPS : even when there isn’t any cell phone protection, the GPS gives me to access detailed topographic maps, and the Oregon 600’s batteries outlast my iPhone by many hours. Marking waypoints of trail intersections, campsites, and points of interest is simple with the Garmin 600, and its Tracback feature traces my route in reverse, making it easy to hike again to the trailhead.
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For any back nation trip into the mountains, buying a powerful, waterproof tent is advisable to maximize security and pleasure. Be sure you get one from a reputable firm like The North Face , Mountain Hardware , Marmot, or Nemo. You don’t want a pole to snap in a windstorm from a tent you obtain at Walmart. A properly manufactured and maintained tent will last you several seasons and keep you dry and comfortable.
For shelter I would go along with the GoLite Shangri-La 2 (without the nest). Am I being sponsored by GolIte, you ask? No, it’ just that ever since they moved their distribution in house, they have lower their value almost in half. They make good merchandise at a superb value. The Shangri-La 2 is not any totally different. It’s a floorless shelter that may stand up to nearly any winter climate you can throw at it. You will in all probability discover it deficient if you wish to climb Annapurna, however for the use it would see with most of us, it should do admirably. The shelter weighs 1lb 10oz and prices $160. It gets pitched with the usage of two trekking poles, which I’ll tackle later.
