| As I look up at the skies, the clouds start to build | | | | Shirt: Use long-sleeve silkweight and not the |
| up. I waited minutes until a low cloud was in the | | | | cotton t-shirts |
| left and another one in front of the mountain. | | | | Stove |
| Backpacking doesn't really mean I'm get away | | | | Mess kit |
| from the crowds; I want to see unique | | | | Water filter: one used by the US Marine |
| surroundings that one cannot find near the road. | | | | Food: fast-cooking foods such as parboiled rice, |
| Backpacking is quite a challenge; you need to | | | | mashed potatoes, etc. I often eat high-calorie |
| have the appropriate equipment, essentials food | | | | cookies for my snacks |
| and shelter. | | | | Lighting: Bring the single aluminum candle lantern |
| There are two types of backpacking, first is you | | | | and a double A flashlight |
| can set up a base camp and then hike without | | | | Mosquito repellent |
| bringing all the equipment. Second method is to do | | | | Photography Equipment you need the following: |
| a different part each day. In some other country | | | | Now figure the photo equipment. To select the |
| camping is only permitted selected areas and | | | | correct equipment, you need to know what to |
| some areas have quotas. | | | | expect to shoot. If you're going to pack up to the |
| Here is some Backpacking Equipment | | | | high mountains, expect panoramas. If you expect |
| Normally I bring this equipment a sleeping bag, | | | | to shoot flowers, you might opt for a view |
| placed in the bottom of your bag and here is a | | | | camera. Here's the equipment I've brought on |
| technique on how to arrange your belongings. | | | | four trips over the past month. |
| Light objects are placed in the bottom and top of | | | | Lens: Normally a wide angle and normal lens will be |
| your pack, heaviest on the center. | | | | enough. Other stuff includes filters and light meter |
| Tent: good for 2 persons. This is enough for you | | | | Tripod (check my previous article about handling |
| and your equipments inside the tent. | | | | and choosing the tripod) |
| Sleeping bag: with ground cloth at the bottom to | | | | Memory Card |
| protect from sharp objects | | | | Camera Batteries |
| Sleeping pad: Choose the 3/4 length | | | | If you see something excellent scene for |
| Jacket: Wind resistance and waterproof | | | | photography, then shoot it, rather than saving it |
| Underwear: top and bottom | | | | at the end of your trip, because on your way |
| Pants: not the jeans because of its weigh. | | | | home you will be thinking on having a shower, and |
| Exercise tights or lightweight shelled pants | | | | eating a your meal. |