When planning a backpacking trip, there’s a tendency to assume that you’ll be fitter and healthier than ever, with all the walking, etc. you'll be doing. This is certainly true in some cases. However, when your routine is interrupted and uncertain and it’s difficult to plan your meals ahead, the opposite sometimes happens.Whether you’re planning a quick getaway, a fun-packed gap year, or something longer-term, it pays to prioritize ...
Read MoreHear me breathe a long sigh of relief as I finish zipping up the last pocket of my backpack, thus ending a two-day marathon of packing frenzy: I am DONE, and - miracle of miracles - IT ALL FITS (just)!It has been a puzzle figuring out what to cram into my 65-80L pack and small day bag, a challenge which is best summed up by this diabolical equation:Given C, a 27-year-old ...
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