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BACKPACKING ESSENTIALS
I SEE MY PATH, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHERE iT LEADS. NOT KNOWiNG WHERE I’M GOiNG iS WHAT iNSPiRES ME TO TRAVEL iT. -ROSALIA DE CASTRO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CLOTHING
1
HYGIENE
3
PROTECTION
5
EATING
7
COOKING
9
SLEEPING
11
EMERGENCY
13
SURVIVAL
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THERE iS NO SUCH THiNG AS BAD WEATHER. ONLY iNAPPROPRiATE CLOTHiNG SiR RANULPH FiENNES
CLOTHING 1
CLOTHING
BACKPACK A bag used for carrying essentials and belongings, as well as special equipment needed in case of an emergency.
RAINCOAT
A piece of clothing that prevents us from getting wet as well as keeping us from getting sick
EXTRA TREKKING ATTIRE Clothing used for protecting us from the natural environment such as various insects or the heat from the sun
SLIPPERS
PHOTO PROViDED BY AARON KENDRICK ESTELA
Footwear used for keeping our feet cool when venturing in warm climate
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I GO TO THE NATURE TO BE SOOTHED AND HEALED, AND TO HAVE MY SENSES PUT IN ORDER JOHN BURROUGHS
HYGIENE 3
HYGIENE
BACKPACK TOOTHBRUSH
Oral hygiene; to clean teeth, gums, and tongue.
WET WIPES / TISSUE Useful for extra cleansing; can be used on the body or on surfaces.
HAND SANITIZER OR ALCOHOL To remove pathogens such as germs from our hands.
PHOTO PROViDED BY SHARMAINE CALUMBOY
TRASH BAG
A disposable bag where solid waste is placed. This serves as a trash bin.
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IN EVERY WALK WITH NATURE, ONE RECEIVES FAR MORE THAN HE SEEKS. JOHN MUIR
PROTECTION 5
PROTECTION
CAP
Provides extra sun protection.
FACE MASK
Prevents the spread of coronavirus disease.
SUNGLASSES
Protects the eyes from UV light & reflects harsh sunlight.
SUNBLOCK
Protects our skin from damaging UV rays
INSECT REPELLANT
PHOTOS PROViDED BY ALEXANDRA DE GRACIA
Protects the body from insect bites that can cause irritation.
BACKPACK
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THE BEST JOURNEYS iN LiFE ARE THOSE THAT ANSWER QUESTiONS YOU NEVER THOUGHT TO ASK. RiCH RiDGEWAY
EATING 7
EATING
BACKPACK TRAIL WATER
readily available water in a bottle useful during hiking trails
RICE
primary source of energy; usually paired with camp foods
PHOTO PROViDED BY JOASH CAVALIDA
TRAIL FOODS
readily available snacks useful when curing hunger during hiking trails
CAMP FOOD
usually food that last long and are ready-to-eat during camping trips PHOTO PROViDED BY EDISON STEVE DEL MAR
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CARRY AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE, BUT CHOOSE THAT LITTLE WITH CARE EARL SHAFFER
COOKING 9
COOKING
BACKPACK FRYING PAN
used to cook meat, heat soup, boil water, and more.
FOLDING KNIFE used to cut rope, make kindling, open a package, cut a fruit and even start a fire with a metal blade.
LIGHTER
PHOTOS PROViDED BY ZARAH MOIRA ENGHWA
a flame-producing object that hikers and campers commonly use to light a grill or fire pit.
PORTABLE STOVE one of the most essential equipment for cooking especially outdoors, a portable stove provides easy set-up, easy to ignite with a lighter or a match, compact and lightweight that is perfect for camping.
PHOTOS PROViDED BY BLAiRE CALDEViLLA
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IT’S NOT THE MOUNTAIN WE CONQUER, BUT OURSELVES SIR EDMUND HILLARY
SLEEPING 11
SLEEPING
HAMMOCK
a sling made of fabric, rope, or netting, suspended between two or more points, used for swinging, sleeping, or resting
BLANKET
a large fabric that keeps user warm during cold weathers
TENT
a portable shelter
BACKPACK PILLOW
PHOTO PROViDED BY RAFAEL DEMECILLO
keeps the upper body in alignment during sleep
EARTH MAT
Prevents body heat loss when sleeping. May also be used as a back-up shelter if the tent should fail
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TO WALK iN NATURE iS TO WiTNESS A THOUSAND MiRACLES MARY DAViS
EMERGENCY 13
EMERGENCY EATING
BACKPACK ALCOHOL
a natural bactericidal treatment
FIRST AID KIT
a pack of medical supplies used to treat minor injuries
PHOTOS PROViDED BY DANiELLE JOCELYN GUMALO
BETADINE used to treat minor injuries and mild skin infections
BAND-AIDS
a pack of medical supplies used to treat minor injuries
PARACETAMOL a common painkiller to treat headaches and pain
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YOU NEED SPECIAL SHOES WHEN HIKING... ... AND A BIT OF SPECIAL SOUL AS WELL. EMME WOODHULL-
SURVIVAL 15
SURVIVAL EATING
WHISTLE
most useful in times of danger; produces a loud sound that attracts people to your location
SURVIVAL KIT a pack of emergency equipment containing food, medical supplies, and tools necessary for survival
FLASHLIGHT PHOTO PROViDED BY STEPHEN NATHANIEL CORTES
most useful in the dark in which it gives light when there is no other light source available
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EDITING 17
THE EDITOR
PHOTOS PROViDED BY CYRIL ANDRE DURANGO
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CALDEVILLA CALUMBOY CAVALIDA CORTES DE GRACIA DEL MAR DEMECILLO DURANGO ENGHWA ESTELA GUMALO