What To Remember When Planning To BackPack
Jeff could not wait until graduation. He had worked hard to graduate from high school near the top of his class and he was looking forward to his future college career with anticipation. Like many students his age, he was looking for an educational experience on top of the learning which takes place on high school and college campuses. The summer between graduating from high school and entering college seemed like the perfect time to plan an educational adventure. After giving it a great deal of thought, he decided to embark upon a backpacking tour. He thought about possible destinations and considered a number of places. He had always been interested in touring Greece and seeing its many tourist sites. He was also drawn to Middle Eastern culture as his family heritage included many relatives from Israel. He considered Germany and Austrian locations in addition to locations in the French countryside. The more he investigated, the more he was excited by what he read and heard about the tours in Turkey. Istanbul tours, as well as those in a close proximity had a reputation for being extremely fun, as well as extremely safe. The latter was very important to his parents who had expressed some concern over the safety of some of his possible trip locales. As he finalized his plans, Jeff quickly started preparing for his departure. He had never packed for this type of trip before and sure hoped he could pack correctly. He chatted with others who had gone on trips such as he was planning. He consulted websites and studied all information he could find that provided planning tips for backpacking trips. Here are several of the tips he found most useful.
Do not overpack for the trip. A pack that is weighed down will be very difficult to transport and it will take up additional space in crowded areas, particularly spaces associated with large crowds or public transportation.
Chose a comfortable backpack style. Since one’s pack will be carried on your back for the duration of the trip it is imperative that is be of a comfortable weight, height, and material.
Include at least a very basic first aid kit. This kit should include all the typical first aid supplies, as well as any medications taken on a regular basis. Include pain relief medication and topical cream and itch treatments too.
Make a careful shoe selection. Shoes, whether they be hiking boots, hiking sandals, or something in a soft -soled athletic shoe, should be durable, comfortable, and well broken in.
Pack more than a single source of monetary funds. Having access to ready cash and a credit line is extremely important in case of emergency. Make sure to keep money and credit cards on your person at all times and resist the temptation to use them for an excess of souvenirs, which one most likely doesn’t have room to carry anyway.
Carry a cell phone containing easy to access important contact information. Having a listing of emergency contact numbers is essential in case of injury or hospitalization. An index card of one’s own personal emergency information should be carried as well. Such things as all identifying medical and personal characteristics should be included.
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