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Encyclopedia > Backpacker

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A scene revolving around underground hiphop and its associated culture. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... A backpack A backpack is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on ones back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders and below the armpits. ... Backpacking in the Grand Teton National Park, United States Backpacking (also tramping or trekking or bushwalking in some countries) combines hiking and camping in a single trip. ... Thru-hiking is the process of hiking a long-distance trail from end to end. ... Two Danish backpackers in front of the Vienna State Opera in July 2005 Backpacking is a term used to denote a form of low-cost international travel, differentiating it from other forms of tourism. ... With the motto “The Outdoors at Your Doorstep,” Backpacker Magazine seeks to make the outdoor experience accessible and enjoyable for its nearly one million readers. ... Rodale Inc. ...


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Backpacking (travel) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (3539 words)
Backpacking as a form of travel is usually said to have originated in the 1970s with the advent of low-cost jet airplane fares.
Backpackers are sometimes identified as a subculture of generally youthful travellers dedicated to budget travel.
Backpackers can be of any age to theoretically be part of the backpacker scene and subculture; however, the vast majority of budget travellers are clearly in their 20s.
Backpacking - Preparing Yourself: Before You Plan Your Trip - free Suite101.com course (1161 words)
Backpacking is a physically demanding activity -- much of the success and fulfillment you get out of the adventure depends largely on how your body is prepared to meet the challenges of the outdoors.
Traversing jagged and unforgiving terrain is a given in backpacking, which makes the ability to carry one’s own weight (plus the burden of outfit and gear) up a vertical, a basic physical requirement.
The ability to perform physically challenging activities specific to the backpacking sport is essential, not only to ensure optimum appreciation of the adventure, but also to prevent untoward accidents or mishaps that unskilled outdoor enthusiasts tend to suffer.
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