When Ryan and I adopted our dog Sasha, we knew that our way of travel would be changed forever. With visions of weekend hikes and road trips floating around in our heads, we were excited to spend more time outdoors, exploring more of our own backyard.
Gear
Packing light is the key to backpacking. The less you have, the easier you can jump from one destination to another and the less weight on your back. It’s just all around better to have less. But you still need to carry the things that are important.
The Voltij by Guerrilla Packs is an impressive backpack for $149. In fact, it has most of what more expensive packs would have. *PLUS A GIVEAWAY!*
Eagles Nest Outfitters has given us a Double Nest Hammock and a Slap Strap to giveaway to our readers!
It’s my favorite and most comfortable pair of pants in my backpack right now. I can’t remember the last time I’ve had something this comfortable. Not only do they fit well but they look good on me. I hate money belts so I’m happy to see there’s finally a pants I could stash away important things without having to wear those ugly things.
2 1/2 years worth of pictures, videos, and documents with sensitive information like copies of my passport and social security number. Losing this would be heartbreaking and even worse if stolen. These are the precautions I take and recommend on the road .
WaterField Designs sent me a MacBook Air Smart Case. I was excited about receiving this after reading their website and becoming a fan of the all the other products they had on the site. They have cases for iPods, iPads, MacBooks, Kindles, cameras, and laptop bags. All of which are designed and made in San Francisco.
Traveling independently can sometimes mean that we have to be creative when we need to take shots of ourselves. I always make sure to take a picture of myself in every destination because to me it’s proof that I’ve been there otherwise it’s just another Flickr photo. No one else will have a picture of me with the Great Wall of China. I don’t always carry a tripod though because it’s too big or heavy. In New York City, you’re not even allowed to use a tripod without special permission in certain areas like Central Park. In many cases, there’s no one around to take a picture of me and if someone does, they end up taking a picture of my feet. And arms length shots never come out great. The solution? XShot Camera Extender.
The 2010 best budget P&S cameras for backpackers did well and since we’re around the same time that I did the last article, it’s that time of the year again. While I may not have tried all of these cameras, I checked the reviews and popularity throughout the internet. As I did last year, a few things were kept in mind: price, weight, quality, resistance, and size. These five things are essential to all backpackers. Some cameras are even still on the list while others have been upgraded.
Here’s a list of ways how becoming a minimalist has helped me become a better backpacker. Everything from selling it all, packing less, and needing less.
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