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CNN Underscored: A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

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CNN Underscored: A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

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CNN Underscored: A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

CNN Underscored: A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

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A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

Following a comprehensive guide to backcountry camping is one of the safest ways for a beginner to get from sitting on their couch to backpacking through the wilderness. Otherwise, you risk venturing into the wild without a plan or the right outdoor gear, which could spoil your trip — or worse.

To ensure your first backpacking experience is safe and enjoyable, we talked to experts to find out everything you need to know and bring when going backcountry camping.

什么是野外露营?

野外露营地的自然环境较好,仅能容纳极少数露营者。这些露营地没有卫生间和淋浴间等公共设施,但那些愿意付出努力前往露营地的人却能收获甜蜜的孤独。而这种 "努力 "并不一定需要数小时的徒步旅行。许多野外露营地距离汽车只有 5 到 15 分钟的步行路程。但是,如果您喜欢在森林中跋涉的感觉,只要您愿意把车留在后面,把所有需要的东西都背在背上,就有数不清的小径和景点等着您去探索。

“Backpacking allows you to cover significantly more ground than day-hiking, so I highly recommend backpacking to anyone who wants to see more beautiful sights,” says Ashleigh McClary, a Gearhead at Backcountry. However, it does take more planning than traditional car camping, as you’ll need to figure out where you’re going and what to bring. “You should try to make sure to have a balance of everything you need and nothing extra that you don’t need,” McClary says. “New backpackers often bring too much on their trips and get weighed down with heavy gear.”

Continue reading the full article written By Matt Haines, Kai Burkhardt and Maxwell Shukuya here.

CNN Underscored: A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

Following a comprehensive guide to backcountry camping is one of the safest ways for a beginner to get from sitting on their couch to backpacking through the wilderness. Otherwise, you risk venturing into the wild without a plan or the right outdoor gear, which could spoil your trip — or worse.

To ensure your first backpacking experience is safe and enjoyable, we talked to experts to find out everything you need to know and bring when going backcountry camping.

什么是野外露营?

野外露营地的自然环境较好,仅能容纳极少数露营者。这些露营地没有卫生间和淋浴间等公共设施,但那些愿意付出努力前往露营地的人却能收获甜蜜的孤独。而这种 "努力 "并不一定需要数小时的徒步旅行。许多野外露营地距离汽车只有 5 到 15 分钟的步行路程。但是,如果您喜欢在森林中跋涉的感觉,只要您愿意把车留在后面,把所有需要的东西都背在背上,就有数不清的小径和景点等着您去探索。

“Backpacking allows you to cover significantly more ground than day-hiking, so I highly recommend backpacking to anyone who wants to see more beautiful sights,” says Ashleigh McClary, a Gearhead at Backcountry. However, it does take more planning than traditional car camping, as you’ll need to figure out where you’re going and what to bring. “You should try to make sure to have a balance of everything you need and nothing extra that you don’t need,” McClary says. “New backpackers often bring too much on their trips and get weighed down with heavy gear.”

Continue reading the full article written By Matt Haines, Kai Burkhardt and Maxwell Shukuya here.

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CNN Underscored: A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

Following a comprehensive guide to backcountry camping is one of the safest ways for a beginner to get from sitting on their couch to backpacking through the wilderness. Otherwise, you risk venturing into the wild without a plan or the right outdoor gear, which could spoil your trip — or worse.

To ensure your first backpacking experience is safe and enjoyable, we talked to experts to find out everything you need to know and bring when going backcountry camping.

什么是野外露营?

野外露营地的自然环境较好,仅能容纳极少数露营者。这些露营地没有卫生间和淋浴间等公共设施,但那些愿意付出努力前往露营地的人却能收获甜蜜的孤独。而这种 "努力 "并不一定需要数小时的徒步旅行。许多野外露营地距离汽车只有 5 到 15 分钟的步行路程。但是,如果您喜欢在森林中跋涉的感觉,只要您愿意把车留在后面,把所有需要的东西都背在背上,就有数不清的小径和景点等着您去探索。

“Backpacking allows you to cover significantly more ground than day-hiking, so I highly recommend backpacking to anyone who wants to see more beautiful sights,” says Ashleigh McClary, a Gearhead at Backcountry. However, it does take more planning than traditional car camping, as you’ll need to figure out where you’re going and what to bring. “You should try to make sure to have a balance of everything you need and nothing extra that you don’t need,” McClary says. “New backpackers often bring too much on their trips and get weighed down with heavy gear.”

Continue reading the full article written By Matt Haines, Kai Burkhardt and Maxwell Shukuya here.

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