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If you enjoy the outdoors and if you are looking for a hobby that is not expensive, backpacking is the right one for you. There are people who go backpacking all the time. The main thing is to check whether you are physically fit enough to set out on a trip. Backpacking is a healthy activity and it also gives you the chance to see places in a new perspective. Other than that, you get to travel, since you need not confine yourself to backpacking only on daytrips or overnight trips.

The main thing about backpacking is the planning and preparation, before you get all excited and set off. Planning involves choosing where you want to go. Preparation means you must select your backpacking gear, get it all together and pack all the supplies you may need to make it a memorable trip.

Choosing your gear is the starting point. But remember not to load up, or pick the wrong gear – the last thing you want is to be loaded down with unnecessary weight from things you will not use. Your backpack must carry gear that contributes to your comfort and safety. So while there is actually no such thing as the ideal backpacking gear, there is a list of things you must carry. Eventually, though, after a few trips, you will be able to decide about what works best for you.

Some people also wisely rent or borrow whatever they want when they go backpacking the first time. This helps to decide on the right gear to buy and avoid getting stuff you may not need or use.So lets go ahead and make a list of what you will want! Your backpack will carry all your stuff. Depending on how long you are going to be away, and the kind of weather you will face, you want to choose the right kind of backpack. There are different types of backpacks – internal frame and external frames and the day backpacks. The external frame backpacks are good for big loads while the internal frame type is easier to handle,smaller. Try on the backpack before you decide to buy it and make sure you get the right size.