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Ten pieces of essential and important equipment for
backpacking.
1, A map whilst backpacking so you can plan your route and also find a route to take if you find yourself
in trouble or a border is suddenly closed.
2. Take a compass when backpacking so you can always be sure of your
direction.
3. Take a torch so you can find your way out in the dark. Many places you visit will not have ready
electricity or an erratic supply. Light will help you feel safe and it will keep you safe.
4. Take some extra food
rations when backpacking. Low sugar levels will make you feel really ill and again if you find you are delayed and are unable
to buy food then this will help. You will also find high sugar and fat foods good if you find you are suddenly suffering from
the effects of a stomach bug and have nobody to look after you. Take spare water or water filters for the same reason.
5. Take extra layers for the times that you feel a chill. If your body temperature drops too low you could find yourself
in danger. Take light layers and put them on. You can always take them off if you get hot, but getting warm if you suddenly
get cold is much harder for your body to contend with.
6. Take a first aid kit and some sterilised needles if backpacking
in areas where you are worried about the hygiene in medical centres if they exist. If you fall and whilst backpacking this
is quite likely, as the terrain will be unfamiliar, you will need to have antiseptic creams readily available and also
carry antibiotic cream and tablets.
7. Take some form of eye protection such as sunglasses to protect you from
the UV rays and long term eye damage.
9. Take suntan cream for the same reasons above, to protect you from long
term skin damage.
10. Take a pocket knife, a multipurpose tool for backpacking. It will have all the tools that
you will need during your travels.
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