subject: Packing Light With A Camping Backpack [print this page] These days a camping backpack has two purposes. In addition to long distance wilderness trips, a camping backpack is also perfectly suited for low-budget travel. Not only is it lightweight and capable of being carried long distances, but it also has a number of convenient pockets and pouches for storage.
If you're heading off on a global sojourn with a camping backpack as your only piece of luggage, you're on the right track to packing light. Here are a few tips on making the most of the space you have.
Pack with a purpose
If you're sitting down to pack, don't just shove a pile of clothes in your bag. Remember, each item of clothing you carry means more weight on your back. Simplify your luggage by starting with everything you could possibly bring into a pile. Strip away one item of clothing at a time, until you get down to the items that are truly essential.
Don't be afraid to wash and reuse.
Think you need to haul around twenty T-shirts just because you're spending three weeks in Thailand? Think again. No matter where you are going, there will always be a laundry mat available. In addition, consider buying lightweight clothes with high-quality fiber that can be washed in a sink and will dry by the next day.
Bail the bulky jeans
Regardless of how hip they make you look, jeans are a bad bet for long-term travel, because they're heavy. Instead, opt for a pair of lightweight cargo pants.
Buy when you arrive
In many foreign countries, you'll find that you can purchase many clothing items at cheap prices. Take advantage in order to keep your traveling pack lightweight. The same strategy works well with toiletries. Don't jam heavy shampoo bottles and large tubes of lotion in your suitcase. Either pick up travel-size toiletries or buy these items at your destination.
Leave the technology at home
Just because you're glued to your laptop at home doesn't mean you need to be when you're abroad. In addition, nothing can ruin a trip faster than having a computer stolen.
Keep your book count low
If you're a voracious reader, that doesn't mean you need to travel with an entire library. Try just bringing one or two books and exchanging them for new reading material at book exchanges.
In Conclusion
A camping backpack is perfectly suited for low-budget travel. Not only is it lightweight and capable of being carried long distances, but it also has a number of convenient pockets and pouches for storage. They are widely available on the internet as well as your local sporting goods store.
