Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Going light
Not everyone wants to be tied to a vehicle, or to a
crowded campsite. Hiking from campsite to campsite
carrying your gear—backpacking—is a rewarding way
to see the countryside, and environmentally
satisfying. Putting up a tent in a wild location,
assuming it is legal, and you follow a code of
conduct to leave no trace, is a beautiful experience
that everyone should try at least once.
• If you're carrying all your equipment around, you'll
want it to be as light as possible. There is a wide
range of specialized lightweight gear available.
• You'll need to be fit if you're going to carry your
tent and sleeping bag. Get used to carrying a heavier
pack before you embark on a long trip.
• If you're walking between campsites then
map-reading skills are paramount. You really do
need to know where you are.
• Check whether it's legal for you to go backcountry
camping in the area you want to visit.
• Be aware that backcountry camping on your own,
particularly for a woman, can be hazardous.
Sheltered by trees, this tent
is situated at a safe distance
from the water beyond
