Make Trail Backpackers on the way!

Planning a backpacking trip is just like advanced math (math is my waterloo). A real pain in the gut. You must know the right formulas, right computation and right answers, if not it will end in a disaster.

You got to think of the gear list, buying such stuffs, making research, planning and securing permits.

In backpacking such permits and planning are needed:

1. Permits for different parks

2. Calculate travel dates

3. Plan for re-supply points

4. Figuring out a menu for your meals and foods to buy

5. Figuring out what equipment to buy (and what you already have)

6. Gathering all important contact details for the members of your party

7. Other logistics related to transportation

After carefully doing this, you are still half-away from the trip. You must also think of the proper clothing for a backpacking adventure. This will make you comfortable. Wearing the wrong kinds of clothing will make you suffer in the wilderness. Some tips for the proper clothing are as follows:

1. Research – Educate yourself about the area you'll be visiting. What are day and nighttime temperatures? Is the area prone to storms?

2. Ask – Question people who have been to the area before. Read local guidebooks.

3. Capture warm air – Wear clothing in layers. Multiple layers trap more warm air than a single heavy garment.

4. No-no for cotton – Avoid cotton fabrics, which become cold and clingy when wet, and dry slowly.

5. Dress for comfort and protection – Hike in loose-fitting pants and a shirt in normal, warm conditions. Secured cuffs and leg openings will help protect against ticks. Keep a long-underwear top or fleece jacket handy to put on when you stop.

6. Prevent heat loss – Change out of damp, sweaty clothing when you stop hiking. Dry clothes prevent heat loss from evaporation.

7. Waterproof Yourself – Bring quality, waterproof, breathable rain gear, even when rain is not in the forecast. Wetness causes a loss of body heat and leaves you vulnerable to hypothermia.

8. Protect yourself against the sun – Wear a hat and sunglasses for sun protection. Remember that a cap doesn't do anything for your neck.

9. Dry Feet – Carry an extra pair of socks, and consider using liner socks. Wet feet blister easily. Put your feet in a good pair of hiking boots.

Tips:

* In a desert climate, wear long sleeves, long pants and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

* A lightweight pair of camp shoes is a great alternative to boots when you've arrived at your destination.

If you're a New Yorker you can try the South Beacon Mountain for you backpacking trip.

Preparation of a backpacking trip might be tiresome but the benefit of being out there is tremendous. A backpacking trip offers fresh air, exceptional scenery, great photography opportunities, friendly guides, great food, and usually camping under the stars at a very reasonable price. Get out and enjoy a backpacking trip. Have fun and learn about ecology and history of an area, its art, architecture, customs, folklore, and natural history. Enjoy the company of other backpackers like yourself as you travel an average of 5 to 10 miles a day on your backpacking trip in the backcountry.

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