Move Your Body Regularly 
Regular physical activity is vital for staying fit and healthy. Find activities you enjoy, such as walking, dancing, cycling, or swimming, and aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week. Physical activity boosts your cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles and bones, improves mood, and helps maintain a healthy weight. Consider incorporating exercise into your daily routine, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, going for a walk during lunch breaks, or trying out a new fitness class.

Eat a Balanced Diet 
Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for providing your body with the nutrients it needs to function optimally. Focus on consuming a variety of whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Minimize the intake of processed and sugary foods, as they can lead to weight gain and negatively impact your health. Practice portion control and mindful eating by listening to your body's hunger and fullness cues. Stay hydrated by drinking an adequate amount of water throughout the day, and limit the consumption of sugary drinks.

Prioritize Quality Sleep
Getting enough sleep is often overlooked but is essential for overall health and well-being. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. Create a relaxing bedtime routine by avoiding screens before bed, keeping your sleep environment cool and comfortable, and engaging in calming activities such as reading or meditation. Sufficient sleep allows your body to repair and recharge, improves cognitive function, enhances mood, and boosts your immune system.

Manage Stress Effectively 
Chronic stress can have a detrimental impact on both your physical and mental health. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga. Engage in activities you enjoy, spend time with loved ones, and prioritize self-care. Find a healthy work-life balance by setting boundaries and making time for hobbies and activities that bring you joy. Remember to take breaks throughout the day to recharge and practice mindfulness to stay present in the moment.

Cultivate a Positive Mindset
Your mindset plays a significant role in your overall well-being. Cultivate a positive outlook by practicing gratitude, focusing on your strengths, and challenging negative thoughts. Surround yourself with supportive and positive people who uplift and motivate you. Engage in activities that promote self-confidence and self-esteem, such as pursuing hobbies, setting and achieving goals, and celebrating your successes. Remember to be kind to yourself and embrace self-compassion, as this will contribute to a healthier and happier life.

 

Stay Energized: Being fit allows you to hike longer distances and tackle challenging trails without feeling tired too quickly. Regular exercise improves your cardiovascular endurance, making it easier for your body to supply oxygen and nutrients to your muscles during physical exertion. This means you can keep going for longer periods, enjoying the beauty of nature without feeling completely exhausted.

 

Carry Your Gear: Fitness plays a crucial role in your ability to carry a backpack and navigate steep slopes during hiking and adventures. Strengthening your muscles through exercises like weightlifting or resistance training helps build the necessary upper body and core strength to support the weight of your backpack. This reduces strain on your back and allows you to move with greater ease and comfort.

 

Keep Going: Regular exercise, such as jogging, cycling, or swimming, improves your cardiovascular health. This means your heart and lungs become more efficient at delivering oxygen and nutrients to your body's tissues. When hiking or engaging in adventurous activities, this increased cardiovascular fitness helps you maintain a steady pace, sustain effort for longer periods, and climb hills or traverse challenging terrains with less difficulty.

 

Stay Injury-Free: Fitness training focuses on strengthening muscles and joints, which helps reduce the risk of common hiking injuries like sprains or strains. When your muscles are stronger, they provide better support to your joints, minimizing the chances of twisting or turning them in precarious positions. Additionally, exercises that improve flexibility and balance, such as stretching or yoga, can further enhance joint stability and reduce the likelihood of accidents or falls.

 

Move with Ease: Maintaining a good level of fitness ensures that your body weight is distributed evenly. When you're in shape and have a healthy weight, your joints experience less strain and pressure during long hikes. This reduces the risk of joint pain or discomfort, allowing you to move with greater ease and enjoy the journey without being hindered by unnecessary physical strain.

 

Stay Balanced: Fitness exercises that improve your balance, such as standing on one leg or practicing yoga poses, enhance your stability and coordination. When hiking on uneven surfaces or navigating rocky terrains, having good balance becomes crucial to prevent slips or falls. Improved balance allows you to react quickly to changes in the terrain, maintaining your stability and reducing the risk of accidents.

 

Recover Faster: Regular exercise not only strengthens your muscles but also improves your body's ability to recover from physical exertion. When you're fit, your body adapts more efficiently to the demands of hiking or adventurous activities. This means your muscles repair and rebuild faster, reducing muscle soreness and fatigue. Consequently, you'll bounce back more quickly after intense hikes, allowing you to enjoy subsequent adventures sooner.

 

Enjoy the Experience: Fitness goes beyond physical benefits; it has a positive impact on your mental well-being too. Regular exercise releases endorphins, which are natural mood enhancers, and reduces stress levels. When you're in a better mental state, you can fully immerse yourself in the experience of hiking and adventuring. It enhances your enjoyment, helps you appreciate nature, and allows you to fully embrace the thrill and beauty of outdoor exploration.

When it comes to maintaining fitness, understanding your body mass index (BMI) is a useful tool. BMI is a calculation that takes into account your height and weight to determine whether you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. In this blog post, we will explore how BMI relates to overall fitness and discuss its specific benefits when it comes to trekking adventures.

BMI and Fitness
BMI provides a general indication of your overall body composition and can be a starting point for assessing your fitness level. While it doesn't take into account factors such as muscle mass or body fat distribution, it is a useful screening tool for identifying potential health risks related to weight.

BMI and Trekking
Trekking is a physically demanding activity that requires endurance, strength, and balance. BMI can play a role in trekking for several reasons:

a. Load Carrying Capacity: Trekking often involves carrying a backpack or equipment. A higher BMI may indicate a greater capacity for carrying weight comfortably, especially when navigating challenging terrains.

b. Endurance and Stamina: Trekking requires sustained physical effort over extended periods. Maintaining a healthy BMI can contribute to improved endurance and stamina, allowing you to trek for longer distances without feeling overly fatigued.

c. Joint Health: Trekking can put stress on your joints, especially when traversing uneven or steep terrain. Maintaining a healthy BMI helps reduce excessive strain on your joints, minimizing the risk of injuries and enhancing your trekking experience.

d. Climbing Efficiency: Trekking often involves uphill sections that demand additional effort. A healthy BMI can contribute to improved climbing efficiency, making it easier to ascend slopes and conquer challenging trails.

Balancing BMI and Fitness
While BMI provides a helpful guideline, it's important to remember that it is not the sole determinant of fitness. Body composition, muscle strength, cardiovascular health, and flexibility are equally important factors to consider. Therefore, it's essential to engage in regular exercise, including strength training, cardiovascular activities, and flexibility exercises, to complement your BMI.

Other Factors to Consider
When preparing for a trek, it's crucial to focus on overall fitness rather than solely relying on BMI. Consider these additional factors:

a. Cardiovascular Fitness: Trekking involves continuous movement and varying levels of intensity. Engaging in activities like jogging, cycling, or swimming can improve your cardiovascular fitness, enabling you to tackle long and demanding treks more comfortably.

b. Strength Training: Building strength in your lower body, core, and upper body can enhance your trekking performance. Incorporate exercises like squats, lunges, planks, and upper body resistance training to develop muscular endurance and stability.

c. Flexibility and Balance: Stretching exercises and activities like yoga can improve flexibility and balance, helping you navigate challenging terrains and reduce the risk of injuries.

While I’m sure a lot of you must be familiar with the cup, for those who find themselves new to this, don’t worry I got you covered. This read entails everything you need to know about the cup from A to Z. To begin with, menstrual cups are made of soft medical grade silicon, safe rubber in simple terms. It’s an environment-friendly alternative to sanitary napkins and tampons as it can be reused for years.

You have to insert it in your vagina where it can stay for hours and collect all the blood hassle-free. A common doubt that you may have is if you can pee and poop with the cup inside you and the answer to that is of course you can! The cup sits neatly inside the vagina, without disturbing any of your other functions. Every 6-12 hours you have to remove and empty the cup, depending on your flow and reinsert it.

Pull it out, pour the blood, and reinsert. It’s that simple. Now I understand that not everyone is comfortable with the idea of inserting a foreign object into one’s body, and that’s quite reasonable. Most of us were introduced to pads at a very young age, sometimes even before we got our first period. Growing up without any means to an alternative, we remain unaware that choices do exist. Lacking the exposure, we tend to stick to the familiar. But it’s the age of the internet folks! I am frankly shocked that the awareness around menstrual cups is so low, despite the fact that its advantages over other period products widely outweigh the almost negligible downside. You have access to all the information in the world, so don’t take my word for it.

Do your research, watch some of the thousands of YouTube videos out there to help you learn more and ease into this transition.

I love everything about the cup. EVERYTHING. Needless to say, I could go on and on about how amazing it is but I’ll try my best to keep this short.

You already know that menstrual cups are reusable, they can be reused for anywhere between 5-10 years! Try and compare that with the regular use of sanitary pads and imagine the sheer amount of waste that gets generated. On top of that, sanitary napkins contain plastic, and add to the plastic pollution crisis the world is facing currently. Once you throw that used pad in the bin, you forget about it.

But it stays in the environment for hundreds of years. Having been presented with an eco-friendly, sustainable alternative, wouldn’t you take it? As co-habitants of the Earth, we all have a responsibility to the planet and if you think about it, implementing this one little change in your life can have a huge impact in the long term.

You must have seen sanitary napkin ads boast about their capabilities to absorb longer, lock away the moisture, being leakage-free, etc. I find this ironic now, because this is exactly what pads don’t do. The blood stays in our panties for hours, rotting away. And unfortunately, smells. A lot. The gel used in sanitary pads that apparently lock the wetness in fact contain chemicals, so while there is absorption of blood by the pad on one hand, what you may not know is there’s also the reverse absorption of chemicals happening simultaneously as a result of the body staying in contact with it for hours.

Tampons soak up the walls of the vagina and pose the danger of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), a potentially fatal disease. Unlike both these products, there’s the cup. Its made of medical grade silicone that doesn’t react with the vaginal walls and nor does it absorb blood. It simply collects it inside our bodies in a clean and hygienic manner, reducing the risk of infections and/or rashes that come with the use of pads and tampons. Research suggests that the use of menstrual cups helps in reducing cramps and in general the pain and discomfort caused during periods. This is because the cup creates a suction when placed inside which is also how it attaches itself to the vaginal walls.

Many women with PCOD and PCOS conditions have recommended the use of the cup, having observed several positive effects.

The cup is a one-time investment for your overall menstrual health. A standard menstrual cup costs anywhere between 500 – 800 Rupees. Just one product has the power to replace all the purchases you’d have to otherwise make on pads every month of every year. It can be used from ten years to a lifetime and is clearly cost-effective. You can start saving now!

Once the cup is locked in position in the vaginal canal, it won’t move up or down on its own and neither can you feel it inside you. This makes it the perfect period companion for sports, adventure and all things travel! This is honestly the thing I like most about the cup. The tight seal formed by the cup on insertion is what makes it hard to get dislodged and also water tight, making it absolutely leak-proof. You can go about a wide-range of activities, completely worry-free, be it swimming, horse riding, cycling, yoga or even mountain climbing.

Its freedom, in a cup. The cup is tiny, it can literally fit in the palm of your hand. This quality makes it extremely easy to carry anywhere, especially on your trips. You can get a small pouch to keep it in and you’re good to go!

Since it is designed to rest comfortably inside your body, there is no feeling of dampness or stickiness at all. No dryness, irritation, odour or rashes whatsoever. The process of insertion and removal is entirely painless and a mess-free experience. At first, mastering the technique may seem daunting, but don’t lose heart. With a little bit of patience and a couple of YouTube tutorials, you’ll definitely figure it out. It certainly helps to have a fair knowledge of the female anatomy, and if you don’t that’s totally okay and you can maybe try to insert a finger inside to become familiar with your vagina and gain a more precise understanding of your body.

You may also use it before or after your period is over (for light flow) without any causes for irritation or discomfort. Inserting it in before your period even starts or around the time you expect it to so that you don’t have to worry about it if you have a trek planned later for instance. A great way to avoid those unwanted surprises if you ask me! Disposal becomes a non-issue as well.

As much as I’d like to say that that it was a completely smooth sailing process for me, that isn’t exactly true and I want to be as honest as I possibly can so that you know you’re not alone in the newness of it all. I have been where you are. When you try to insert the cup for the first time, you might get it in one go, or struggle a bit like I did. What’s important is that you don’t give up. Keep attempting until you get it right. And you will. The new is always challenging but you’ll become a pro in no time. It took me almost a month to finally fit the cup in there. I don’t want to dishearten you, but yes, it was hard. And I was really close to calling it quits.

But then I discovered a new kind of fold and upon trying it, I managed to insert it in one straight go! That was definitely an eureka moment for me, the sense of victory sweeping all over me. There’s no correct way to insert the cup, what works for one may not work for another. I’d suggest that you experiment with the different types of folds to figure out which one is for you. These folds are extremely simple and easy to learn with a quick google search. Once the cup is fully inside you, you’ll feel it open up and slowly stick to the walls of your vagina. The tip of the cup should be right above the vaginal opening. Be careful not to push it too far in as that will make it harder for you to remove it.

In order to remove the cup you can use two or three fingers to reach its sides and pinch it. This will break the airtight seal and fold the cup after which you can pull it out. Give yourself time to get used to the feeling of the cup. I found it really uncomfortable in the beginning and was super aware of it all times, scared of what might happen. Now it feels so normal that I sometimes forget it’s even in there! You might feel the need to keep checking on it, or removing it immediately after insertion. That’s completely normal. Patience is key here. It took me 2-3 cycles with the cup to get entirely comfortable with its every aspect so hang in there!

1). What if it gets stuck inside?

It is literally impossible for the cup to get stuck inside. However, the worst that can happen is that you push it too far up inside to reach. If this happens, do not panic because the cervix won’t let it go any further than your vagina and it cannot get lost in there. Simply squatting and flexing your pelvic muscles to push the cup back down should do the trick.

 

2). Can I still use it if I’m a virgin?
Yes, of course you can. Using the cup has nothing to do with your virginity or sexual activity. Remember, the vagina is a flexible muscle after all. The experience is the same for all, virgin or not. Don’t let anyone dissuade you from trying the cup with this reason.

 

3). But its so small, will I have to empty it multiple times a day?
No! That’s the best part. The cup may look tiny, yet its super efficient at its job. I for one don’t find the need to empty my cup more than once a day. Obviously, this differs according to the intensity of each person’s flow. You’d be surprised to see how little we actually bleed, contrary to what pads make us feel.

 

4). Will I have to remove it every time I pee or poop?
No not at all. In case you didn’t know, there are three holes down there and each serves it’s own function. You can easily pee or poop with the cup inside you.

 

5). Does the stalky end hang outside the body?
A lot of menstrual cups have a small stalk at the tip to ease locating it and removal. But it completely fits inside the body and no part of the cup protrudes in any manner.

IMDb rating 7.3

01 hour 54 min 

2013 Released 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HddkucqSzSM

The manager of the negative assets sector of Life magazine, Walter Mitty, has been working for sixteen years for the magazine and has a tedious life, not going anywhere but from his home to his job and vice-versa. He is an escapist, daydreaming into a world of fantasy many times a day. Walter has a crush on the recently hired Cheryl Melhoff but he is too shy to invite her on a date and he is trying to contact her via online dating. The magazine is preparing to release its last printed edition and the loathsome manager of transition Ted Hendricks is preparing an inevitable downsizing over the next few days. Walter has been the liaison between the magazine and the mysterious independent photographer Sean O'Connell who has sent to him a package of negatives and a wallet as a gift for his work. Sean also suggests to the senior management the use of negative 25 for the cover of the last edition. However, Walter cannot find the negative that is missing. Walter has no means to contact Sean ... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 

IMDb rating 7.7

01 hour 30 min 

2015 Released 

Watch on: Amazon Prime 

Celebrated alpinists Conrad Anker, Renan Ozturk, and Jimmy Chin attempt the challenging climb: the Shark's Fin on Mount Meru, a 21,000-foot peak beyond the Ganges River in Northern India and the final test in the high-stakes world of big-wall climbing.

IMDb rating 7.1

02 hour 01 min

2015 Released 

Watch on: Netflix

The story of New Zealand's Robert "Rob" Edwin Hall, who on May 10, 1996, together with Scott Fischer, teamed up on a joint expedition to ascend Mount Everest.

On the morning of May 10, 1996, climbers from two commercial expeditions start their final ascent toward the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. A violent storm strikes the mountain with little warning, engulfing the adventurers in one of the fiercest blizzards ever encountered by man. Challenged by the harshest conditions imaginable, the teams must endure blistering winds and freezing temperatures in an epic battle to survive against nearly impossible odds. written by IMDb

IMDb Rating 7.1
02 hour 10 min
Released 2010

Six surfers set sail along the frozen shores of Iceland as the worst storm in twenty-five years is about to arrive.

IMDb Rating 7.4

239 min

Released 2010

A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son, who died while travelling the "El Camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself.

"The Way" is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France, to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage to honour his son's desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on is the profound impact the journey will have on him and his "California Bubble Life". Inexperienced as a trekker, Tom soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey. On his journey, Tom meets other pilgrims from around the world, each with their own issues and looking for greater meaning in their lives: a Dutchman (Yorick van Wageningen), a Canadian (Deborah Kara Unger) and an Irish writer (James Nesbitt), who is ... Written by The Way

IMDb Rating 6.4

01 hour 42 min

Released 2015

After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends, Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte).

In this new comedy adventure, celebrated travel writer, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford), instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife, Catherine (Dame Emma Thompson), and large and happy family, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail - two thousand two hundred miles of America's most unspoiled, spectacular and rugged countryside from Georgia to Maine. The peace and tranquility he hopes to find, though, is anything but, once he agrees to being accompanied by the only person he can find willing to join him on the trek - his long-lost and former friend Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte), a down-on-his-luck serial philanderer who, after a lifetime of relying on his charm and wits to keep one step ahead of the law - sees the trip as a way to sneak out of paying some debts and sneak into one last adventure before its too late. The trouble is, the two have a completely different definition of the word, "adventure". Now they're about to find out that when you push yourself to the ... Written by Broad Green Pictures

IMDb Rating 6.9

01 hour 43 min

Released 2017

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A young man from the French suburbs with no mountaineering experience decides to climb Mt Everest to show a woman he'd do anything for her. Based on a true story. Must watch for those who love comedy-drama romance 

IMDb Rating 8.0

01 hour 46 min

Released 2004

Watch on: Amazon Prime

The actual account of two climbers and their dangerous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.

In 1985 two friends, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates set out to climb Siula Grande in Peru via the West Face, a hitherto unaccomplished feat by any climber. After a challenging ascent, they succeed, but on the descent, they run into significant problems. Soon they are both in dire danger, and the chances of surviving are slim. Written by grantss

IMDb Rating 5.9

02 hour 04 min

Released 2000

Watch on: Mxplayer

A climber must rescue his sister on top of K2, one of the world's most enormous mountains. A high-adrenaline tale of young climber Peter Garrett, who must launch a treacherous and extraordinary rescue effort up K2, the world's second-highest peak. Confronting his limitations and the incredible power of nature's uncontrollable elements, Peter risks his life to save his sister, Annie, and her summit team in a race against time. 

Unfortunately, the team is trapped in an icy grave at 26,000 feet - a death zone above the vertical limit of endurance where the human body cannot survive for long. Every second count as Peter enlists the help of a crew of fellow climbers, including eccentric, reclusive mountain man Montgomery Wick, to ascend the chilling might of the world's most feared peak to save her. Written by Sujit R Varma

IMDb Rating 7.1

01 hour 55 min

Released 2014

A chronicle of one woman's one thousand one hundred mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent personal tragedy.

With the dissolution of her marriage and her mother's death, Cheryl Strayed has lost all hope. After years of reckless, destructive behaviour, she makes a rash decision. With absolutely no experience, driven only by sheer determination, Cheryl hikes more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail alone. Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddens, strengthen, and ultimately heals her. Written by Fox Searchlight

IMDb Rating 7.5

01 hour 34 min

Released 2011

A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.

127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65-foot wall and hike over eight miles before he can be rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers, family, and the two hikers he met before his accident. Will they be the last two people he ever had the chance to meet? Written by Fox Searchlight Pictures

IMDb Rating 7.8

02 hour 06 min

Released 2004

The dramatization of a motorcycle road trip Che Guevara went on in his youth showed him his life's calling.

In 1952, twenty-three year old medical student Ernesto Guevara de la Serna - Fuser to his friends and later better known as 'Ernesto Che Guevara' - one semester away from graduation, decides to postpone his last semester to accompany his twenty-nine year old biochemist friend 'Alberto Granado' - Mial to his friends - on his four month, 8,000 km long dream motorcycle trip throughout South America starting from their home in Buenos Aires. Their quest is to see things they've only read about in books about the continent on which they live, and to finish that quest on Alberto's thirtieth birthday on the other side of the continent in the Guajira Peninsula in Venezuela. Not all on this trip goes according to their rough plan due to a broken down motorbike, a continual lack of money (they often stretching the truth to gain the favor of a variety of strangers to help them), arguments between the two in their frequent isolation solely with each other, their raging libidos which sometimes get ... Written by Huggo

IMDb Rating 7.8
01 hour 40 min
Released 2017

An Adivasi 13-year-old from Telangana becomes the youngest girl in history to climb Mount Everest.

IMDb Rating 7.7

01 hour 42 min

Released 2003

A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.

Middle-aged American movie star Bob Harris is in Tokyo to film a personal endorsement Suntory whiskey ad solely for the Japanese market. He is past his movie star prime, but his name and image still have enough cachet for him to have gotten this lucrative $2 million job. He has an unsatisfying home life where his wife Lydia follows him wherever he goes - in the form of messages and faxes - for him to deal with the minutiae of their everyday lives, while she stays at home to look after their kids. Staying at the same upscale hotel is fellow American, twenty-something recent Yale Philosophy graduate Charlotte, her husband John, an entertainment still photographer, who is on assignment in Japan. As such, she is largely left to her own devices in the city, especially when his job takes him out of Tokyo. Both Bob and Charlotte are feeling lost by their current situations, which are not helped by the cultural barriers they feel in Tokyo, those cultural barriers extending far beyond just not... Written by Huggo

01 hour 48 min
Released 2015

Seven men stand on the summit of the Matterhorn, the last Alpine peak to be conquered. Finally, their place in history is assured. Then disaster strikes. A rope snaps, and four men fall to their death. But did the rope snap, or did one of the climbers cut it? This is a murder mystery at 14,000 feet, filled with gripping reenactments filmed at the original locations to retell the tragic events.

IMDb Rating 8.1

02 hour 28 min

Released 2007

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After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.

Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life. Written by Lisa Kelley

IMDb Rating 7.1

02 hour 16 min

Released 1997

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The true story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountain climber who became friends with the Dalai Lama at the time of China's takeover of Tibet.

After the death of 11 climbers, Austrian Heinrich Harrer (Brad Pitt) decides to add glory to his country and to the Austrian pride by climbing Nanga Parbat in British India and leaves his expectant wife behind. An egoist and a loner, he does not get along with others on his team - but must bend to their wishes after bad weather threatens them. Then WWII breaks out, and they are arrested and lodged in Dehra Dun's P.O.W. Camp. He attempts to break out several times in vain, but finally does succeed along with Peter Aufschnaiter (David Thewlis), and they end up in the holy city of Lhasa - a place banned to foreigners. They are provided food and shelter, and Peter ends up marrying a tailor, Pema Lhaki, while Heinrich befriends the Dalai Lama. They meet regularly; while he satiates the child's curiosity about the world, including Jack the Ripper and 'yellow hair'; he is exposed to the teachings of Lord Buddha, He even constructs a movie theater, while getting news of the end of the war, his ... Written by rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)

IMDb Rating 5.0

01 hour 31 min

Released 2018

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Based on real events. On September 6, 2014, Álvaro Vizcaíno Albertos, a surfer who wakes up in his jeep in Fuerteventura Island (one of the Canary Islands) after being too drunk the last night, and after a fight with the companion of his part-time girlfriend Ona, in addition to learning that his close friend Nelo is going to leave him to travel to Canada to create a family with his recent and pregnant girlfriend. Alone in this remote corner of Fuerteventura and dominated by pride, anger and jealousy, Álvaro decides take his surf table looking for the perfect wave, but while he walks by the coastal dunes close to the jeep, he suddenly stumbles and slides down the dune to a reef, where he keeps in a delicate position in the border trying to avoid crashing against the rocks. Calculating the natural cycle of the waves, Álvaro throws himself to the void, falling into the water but injuring seriously in the head and breaking his left hip in the fall. Unable to stand up and walk, without ... Written by Chockys

IMDb Rating 7.13

02 hour 13 min

Released 2011

Siberian gulag escapees travel four thousand miles by foot to freedom in India.

In 1941, three men attempted to flee communist Russia, escaping a Siberian gulag. This movie tells their story, and that of four others escaped with them and a teenage girl, Irena Zielinska (Saoirse Ronan), who joins them in flight. The group's natural leader is Janusz Weiszczek (Jim Sturgess), a Pole condemned by accusations secured by torturing his wife, spent much of his youth outdoors, and knows how to live in the wild. They escape under cover of a snowstorm: cynical American Mr Smith (Ed Harris), Russian thug Valka (Colin Farrell), comedic accountant Zoran (Dragos Bucur), pastry chef Tomasz Horodinsky (Alexandru Potocean), who draws, Priest Andrejs Voss (Gustav Skarsgård), and Polish Kazik (Sebastian Urzendowsky), who suffers from night blindness. They face freezing nights, lack of food and water, mosquitoes, an endless desert, the Himalayas, as well as many moral and ethical dilemmas throughout the journey towards freedom. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>, Shahob, Bellingham, WA, US

IMDb Rating 6.9
01 hour 35 min
Released 2012

The story of the deadliest day on the world's most dangerous mountain, when 11 climbers mysteriously perished on K2. Following a group of climbers attempting to climb K2 in 2009, on the 100th anniversary of its landmark 1909 expedition. Experience the adventure, peril and serenity of a group's attempt to climb the most challenging peak on Earth.

IMDb Rating 7.6

01 hour 25 min

Released 2011

The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.

Conquerors of the Useless follows Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 

1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. Along the way he gets shipwrecked off Easter Island, surfs the longest wave of his life - and prepares himself for a rare ascent of Cerro Corcovado. Jeff's life turns when he meets up in a rainy hut with Chouinard and Tompkins who, once driven purely by a love of climbing and surfing, now value above all the experience of raw nature - and have come to Patagonia to spend their fortunes to protect it. Written by Tim Lynch

IMDb Rating 7.6
01 hour 31 min
Released 2013

It is a visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a whole year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth.

This feature-length film reveals what it is like to live and work at the bottom of the planet, in Antarctica, for an entire year. The story is not from the point of view of scientists, but of the people who spend the most time there; the everyday workers who keep the stations running in the harshest place on the planet. Filmed over 15 years by Frozen Planet photographer Anthony Powell, the film features a unique insiders point of view, with unparalleled access and never before seen stunning footage of the deep Antarctic winters.

IMDb Rating 6.5

02 hour 14 min

Released 2015

Based on true events, renowned mountaineer UM Hong-gil sets out on a mission to Everest to retrieve his late junior climber's body and faces the greatest challenge of his life.

Following a grueling climb up Kanchenjunga, Hong-gil and Mu-taek become fast friends and partners in climb. The peak of their professional careers comes when they become the 14th team to scale the Himalayas. But the climb came at a price: both sustained injuries and Hong-gil was compelled to retire. Years later, Hong-gil is a renowned lecturer and Mu-taek takes up an assignment to go up Everest. When Hong-gil learns that Mu-taek has gone missing, he blames himself for encouraging the younger man's plans. Looking at a photo of Mu-taek's frozen corpse still trapped on the mountain, he decides to put together a rescue team to retrieve the body. Despite warnings, concerns over his injured leg and treacherous storms, Hong-gil leads the expedition. Written by CJ Entertainment

IMDb Rating 7.2
01 hour 14 min
Released 2018

An experience about the highest peaks around the world.

Keep in mind when watching this movie that this is not your ordinary documentary about mountains, and the film also doesn't intend to be one. It's a philosophical journey among the high peaks on Earth. The writing of Robert Macfarlane is one of the best on contemporary nature writing. Therefore, the narration in this 'documentary' is also based on his book 'Mountains in my mind'. I'm still convinced the book itself is a bit more exciting than this movie. Suppose you like to read at least. Mountain tells a unique philosophical story about the mountains and the humans who conquer and exploit them. It's a movie of not many words, but the words spoken will keep floating through your mind. The music made it even more enjoyable. Overall great movie; sometimes it misses the point of it all, but a must-watch for anybody who enjoys the outdoors, the mountains or the writing of Macfarlane.

You won't want to take your motorbike out on a busy road when you're still a novice. Instead, you'll want to try to get the practice that you need in a safe environment. You may want to try taking your motorbike out for a spin in your neighborhood or another area that you're familiar with. If you are on an extended trip, it's better to hire a bike for rent. Just go through bike rental near me on Google, and you'll find several rental companies.

As you get more practice, you'll feel like you have more control over your vehicle. You'll be less likely to make mistakes, which means you'll be able to take your vehicle out to more locations. Don't push yourself out of your comfort zone. When it comes to motorbikes, it's always best to play it safe.

Not only will you want to invest in the right sort of motorbike, but you'll want to make sure you wear the appropriate protective gear when you take your bike out on the road. From gloves to a leather jacket to a helmet, wearing safety gear is one of the best ways to keep yourself safe when you're riding your vehicle.

This gear can be a big investment, especially when you've already purchased a motorbike, but it's worth the extra cost. You shouldn't cut corners when it comes to your gear. You should make sure you have all the protection that you need.

You might be tempted to raise the visor on your helmet when you're riding your motorbike. After all, it doesn't always feel like you need that extra protection. However, your visor provides you with many hazards, include insects, dust, and even pebbles in rocks.

It's required by law to keep your visor down when you're on your motorbike in some areas. Even if it isn't a legal requirement where you live, it's a smart safety practice. You can lift your visor when you bring your motorbike to a stop. As long as your vehicle is in motion, you'll want to keep your visor shut.

When you're riding a car, it's often recommended that you accelerate as you turn. You'll want to do the same thing when you're on your motorbike. If you slow down during your turn, it may be difficult for you to maintain your balance.

Once you get in the habit of accelerating as you turn, it will feel like second nature to you. A lot of motorbike accidents occur when the rider is making a turn. You should make sure that this doesn't happen to you.

Car drivers may not always be able to see you when you're on the road. That's why you're going to want to make sure you're highly aware of your environment. You may have to react to other drivers that are unable to see you.

You should get in the habit of looking around you when you're on the road. Consider that you may be in a driver's blind spot. When you're more aware of your surroundings, it's less likely that you'll be involved in an accident. You should assume that you're invisible to all the other vehicles around you.

If another vehicle is a threat to you, what will you do to safely remove yourself from the road? As you're riding, you should be on the lookout for a potential escape plan.

If you're in the path of an oncoming truck, how will you safely get out of the way? Where can you pull over if there is a problem with your motorbike? You should always be thinking about escape plans when you're on your motorbike. You never know when you'll need to use one.

Unlike the rest of the travelogues I have written nowadays, this one can seem a fragment of my emotional fantasies. I would love to convey to you just how much beauty, tranquillity, and happiness for life awaiting to be found in the honeymoon haven, far away from the madding crowd! As for me personally, it had been an adventure so preciously private I couldn't have discovered that the power of words to explain it for decades, had it not been for my husband's continuous insistence to pen my thoughts down on it. I dedicate this one to my love, his constant affection, and love, which has held us tight towards each other amidst all chances of existence!

What do I say when love was in its tranquil form, the roaring waves of these shores, the hushed prayers within the temples, and amidst the exotic splendour of coconut trees? I'd always dreamed of a perfect date from the side of a pristine beach. Together with all the plantations flirting with our toes. Along with all the waves gushing to state the launch of a new, exciting togetherness. Together with quiet combined with soft whisperings. And believe me or not, all it came true in my entire life, not on my very first date, however within my honeymoon, at Kovalam beach, Kerala!! How can I forget the time?

Speaking, beaches around India have only fascinated me since my youth. Additionally, since both of us had only decided upon seeing someplace, that wouldn't be crowded quite a standard criteria for honeymooners!. Precisely the same time are exotic enough to be remembered for life. We reluctantly agreed upon travelling to Kovalam and researching the exquisite splendour of this Alleppey backwaters. While I've heard some folks say that shores are the same everywhere, I felt it isn't so in Kerala. And why don't you? Bound from the exotic Arabian Sea on its southern side, using its enormous coastline extending around 600 km, we may safely state the small country of Kerala homes some of the most magnificent beaches of India, or instead, of this planet!

Discussing the beaches, I do not personally understand why the Kerala beaches have taken a backseat when Indian tourists are involved. Along with the beauty of the majority of Kerala, beaches is how most of these are tremendously scenic sites while simultaneously being silent and calm, less infested with the seasonal audience. In each of the three times we spent at the Kerala beaches such as Kovalam, we only celebrated their tranquillity, seclusion, and virgin beauty, and shared a few of the very divine minutes. We saw the little, quaint community fishing villages, a few previous piers that extend into the sea, lagoons, vast lakes, and many freshwater ponds.

In the Kovalam beach, we appreciated the sight of a little village down the coast, the beautiful Lighthouse coast. In the Shankhamugam shore on the flip side, we were lucky to encounter one of the most magnificent sunset views amidst the scenic surroundings of a popular haunt of sunset watchers. Another intriguing coast, the Thirumullavaram Beach, was an ideal morning escape. We began our afternoon taking a look at the swaying coconut palm trees, and seeing local fishers who put out to the sea seeking their catch! Best honeymoon places in Kerala.

On the flip side, we're becoming awed by the sparkling beauty of all of the shores. Although on the flip side, relishing utter awareness of delight taking a look at the comparison between the blue colours of this water and the skies! There was a sting of heaven everywhere around us, which was becoming more serene with all the nectar of our candy togetherness!

Our insecurities from the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Like I had heard and read some fantastic stories about the hoary temple convention in the Southern State of Kerala, we were quite determined that our trip would be incomplete without visiting at least a few of those. Moreover, like the majority of the recently married Hindu brides, I also had any sentimental leanings towards supplying prayers and puja' into the Lords for our lives, our potential, and our protracted togetherness! I could still clearly remember the day we paid a brief visit to the beautiful Padmanabhaswamy temple, even when we were only fascinated with its distinctive temple architecture along with the silent serenity within the massive temple borders!

The afternoon started with our utter wonder in researching the mythical structure of this Padmanabhaswamy temple and the calm setting of divinity inside. Among the most magnificent and most ancient temples of Kerala, it's been vibrant with heritage, having been around for many years with the music and arts. The temple's most awe-inspiring sight has been its shrine, showcasing an imposing image of Vishnu from the Anantasayanam position; a picture which we saw through three doors before the shrine.

It was a sunny Sunday afternoon, and also the massive gathering in the front of the shrine was sufficient to inform us of the spiritual fervour of those folks there! But beyond the utter spiritual pursuits of individuals, we're becoming more awed by the Dravidian style of this temple structure, its 100 feet high Gopuram also constructed in early Dravidian style and its glorious mural paintings and rock carvings. To me personally, the temple was intriguing, to say the least, despite its rigorous worship protocols, highlighting entirely about the sanctity, ease, and also a prevailing naturalism that indicated the sin of Lord Padmanabhaswamy.

The afternoon was the 6th December dawn forced a promising one after temple's usual calmness. We had hardly any time at our disposal at Tiruvanandapuram, the temple, as we needed to place out for another great travel, a night in a sweet, scenic houseboat, exploring the beautiful splendour of this Alleppey backwaters currently called Alappuzha Backwaters. Along with the bunch of exquisite little islands in the area. We'd already reserved a one-night cruise onto a houseboat that will let's explore the wonder of Alappuzha, and we'd spend the night at the quiet tranquillity of the backwaters. The idea was so intimate when we had been hoping to get to the coastal township of Alleppey. We did not even see our driver got confused with all the leadership, and we were becoming quite late compared to our scheduled time!

Never had I seen a heavenly sight everywhere! Visitors All over the World have called the Alappuzha since the Venice of the East. Appreciating the incredibly intimate dusk with all the view of this enchanting backwaters as well as the raindrops that had made the atmosphere more from the world, we stepped within our little, cosy houseboat for our backwater ride after dusk. Sailing across the Kettuvallam houseboat throughout the enchanting backwaters of Alappuzha has been the adventure of life.

Honeymoon places in Kerala. The following day, early sunrise, the rain cooled down, and we can see the crystal clear blue skies, which meant we can now begin sailing through the backwaters again. You will find such fishing nets of the regional fishermen, the flock of ducks swimming across the banks and small birds flying across the sky, smelling profoundly of their vibrant life from the countryside of their bewitching Kuttinad!

Late in the noon, we decided to experience the bunch of small islands on the Vembanad Lake, which can be very much part of the Kuttanad region. We have been advised the ideal way to observe the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat excursion. But we did not have sufficient time for the boat trip but researched to our complete the lush greenery of a few islands and the tranquil beauty of the Vembanad lake which juts to the mainland at a succession of lagoons and streams.

Treks and Trails India is adopting one home and will help rebuild the local villager life. Treks and Trails will provide for Roof, Solar Panels with solar inverter and solar battery. Rajmachi Udhewadi Village doesnt receive power due to its remote location, and It will provide for Safe, Dry shelter, clean water and electricity.

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Kedarkantha is a mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Kedarkantha trek base village is Sankri, which has the entrance to the sanctuary. Its an 8 hours drive through the beautiful roads of Uttarakhand. After completion of the halfway tour, mystic and dense pine forests are visible. Kedarkantha elevation is 12,500 feet—Kedarkantha, located within Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district. Kedarkantha trek meeting point is Dehradun from where the road journey begins to Sankri. 

The stay at Sankri helps us acclimate us for the low temperature we will be facing in the next few days. Early morning, we start the trek after taking permission from the wildlife sanctuary and ascend. There are mules available on a rental basis for those who do not wish to carry thier luggage along. As we ascend, we come across a few snowy areas, and the excitement peaks high. The trek progresses through a thick forest and divine nature. 

The stay arranged in share tents. the trek extends for four days until a return trip to Sankri. As we ascend higher, the temperature drops down; in winter, the temperature at night falls below zero. the trek day to the summit starts midnight around 2.30 or 3 am such that we witness the sunrise at the summit. as its one of the famous and most natural trek in the Himalayas, it has well-defined routes available now. It becomes easy for beginners to walk. 

Walking on snow requires proper shoes and microspikes, which prevents slippage on the snow and helps in getting a good grip on snow. It will be helpful to have a trekking pole. the path till the peak is an extensive one, so we need to be hydrated along with instant energy bars. the zenith is majestic with a 360 view of many known peaks of the Himalayas. The return journey filled with many never to forget memories of a lifetime.

Kalsubai is situated in Maharashtra, having the highest peak height of 1646 meters 5400 feet. The base village is Bari; the nearest railway station is Kasara. From Kasara, roadways help to reach the base village from where the trek begins. Its trekking difficulty is moderate to hard level and requires average endurance. In the post-monsoon period, the region witnesses a dramatic makeover with flowers of different colours and varieties blossoming along the landscape. These flowers attract a hoard of butterflies, bees, dragon-flies, and other insects to feed upon the precious nectar. Kalsubai Trek, there are well-designated trekking routes markers. The summit gives you an alluring view. The 360-degree view is a treat to your eyes. The best trek post Coronavirus lockdown in Maharashtra.

It consists of two twin fortresses Shriwardhan Ballekilla and Manaranjan Balekilla, with a wide machi plateau surrounding the two Balekilla. Udhewadi is a small village situated on the machi, at the southern foot of Manaranjan Balekilla of Rajmachi Fort. Lonavala – Rajmachi Monsoon Trek distance is 15 km, and it is almost an everyday walk, though there are a few ups and downs on this path. It takes about three and a half hours to cover the distance on foot. From Kondivde or Kondhane village, it is a steep climb up to Rajmachi. An experienced trekker takes about two and a half hours to climb up on this route.

Kothaligad Fort is a small Fort 3100 feet situated in Karjat, Maharashtra. It is one of the famous treks, because of its low height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base. There are a small temple and a large cave at the bottom. A spiral staircase is built inside the fort to reach the top. The starting point for Kothaligad trek is Ambivili village. The nearest railway station is Karjat. From Karjat station, public road transports taken to reach till Ambivili village. Ambivili linked to Peth via a dirt road. From Ambivili, it is a 5.7-kilometre ascent to Kothaligad fort. From Peth village, it is a steep 1.5 kilometres climb to the base of Kothaligad fort. You gain 180 meters of vertical elevation in this 1.5-kilometre climb. The trail is rocky, narrow, and usually covered with trickling water during the monsoon. The path twines through dense bushes and trees as it follows a water pipe that links Peth village to Kothaligad fort. Trek post Coronavirus lockdown. The views from this trail, especially during the monsoons, are awe-inspiring.

Har Ki Dun is a lovely cradle molded valley with immaculate scenic attraction. Har Ki Dun is at 3566 meters above the sea level. Har Ki Dun Trek, the most exclusive area of Uttarakhand. The state offers plenty of hikes in India. Har Ki Dun is the heart of Gharwal, Himalayas. Beginners should prefer Har Ki Doon Trek. Hikers, pleasure the dense greenery and the flourishing attraction of the peaks. Immerse in the region's charm with the impenetrable towering woodlands and the scenic landscape of the cliffs.

Triund trek grants escapism into the grand Himalayas. Triund located some kilometers of Dharamshala. Triund is a site ideal for trekking with wondrous tracks extending spectacular landscapes of the complete Kangra Valley. Triund is the classic trek in India for newcomers as the hike to Triund is quick and uncomplicated. Triund Trek attempted from both Dharamkot or McLeodganj, which is two km from McLeodganj. Triund trek is a progressively sloping track. Before the Snowline, the Last two kilometers are upward climb till Triund. Camping after the Triund trek and enjoying the sunrise and sunset views is what draws the trekkers every year.

Antargange Trek is a famous pilgrimage and hiking place. Bengaluru to Antargange Trek is sixty kilometers away. Caving is a recommended exercise hereabouts. Huge rocks and boulders accumulated on the head of each other and adjacently make a crisscross of networks that offer toward remarkable lively cavern investigation. Temple devoted to Lord Shiva, Shri Kashi Vishveshwara temple established here. Believers congregate to the temple to drink the water of the legendary pool inside, which considered to possess healing qualities. During summer months, Antargange is renowned for night trekking and camping. Antargange Trek is the most famous trek around Bengaluru.

You have to master, and there's no altering the thermostat if you're out in the woodlands, which is why children must wear footwear suitable to the climate any time they're outdoor. It is ideal to look at the climate prediction for the days of your trip to know the adequate apparel to bring. Dress your little ones in layers, so it's easy to fix according to the weather. Do not overlook to wear the right footwear, also on your next camping trip.

Kids are innocently curious - so don't be astonished if the first thing they do once you enter the campsite would be to hike off and study. To guard against this, show these photos of plants that they ought to stay away. Be sure to have an anti-allergy pill and also a full first aid kit available. Make your camping checklist it will help you plan your camping trip better.

Kid's stomachs are way more susceptible matched to ours as grown-ups. To steer clear of things like stomach pain, diarrhea, and the same, carry drinking water from the residence. Make sure you mention them not to drink from any other water source.

The outdoors are genuinely changeable, and the key to staying safe is to come equipped. Sit the small ones right down and give them a talk about what they need to do during emergency circumstances. They should know the first thing to do in the event they get lost, confront a wild animal, or becoming hurt.

Everyone is prone to mishaps when they're outside, especially kids. Unavoidable but what we can do is to be available once they occur. Be sure to have tools and medicine to treat lesser cuts, blisters, and allergic responses. With the right preparation, camping ideas, and accessories, the risk of injuries diminishes significantly. Follow these helpful camping safety tips for kids. Best camping trips are the safest ones.

A lot of people don’t realize that packing for hiking trips have a lot of things that you should consider. Where you go and when you go determines what items you should bring along with you.

If you are going with friends, ask them what the place is like and what kind of environment it is. Also, ask what the weather is usually at your destination and plan accordingly. If it’s rocky terrain, perhaps you might want to bring your climbing shoes. Is the area open fields? Maybe bringing a bandana or other headgear is a good idea.

Information found online as well. Hiking websites and hiking social media pages are a treasure trove of information, especially for beginners. The communities are generally very welcoming to newcomers, so do not be afraid to ask for advice.

IT might come as a shock to first-timers, but it is entirely possible to pack all the things that you need into one bag. Using one bag frees your hands to do other stuff like hold on to trees or climb up slopes.

The trick to make this work is to choose a bag that has a lot of compartments and is just right for your body type. Make sure that the bag is durable and designed for camping. Use packing cubes to organize your stuff. It does packing and unpacking easy as well as isolating items from one another to prevent leaks.

If this seems daunting to you, you can check out websites and forums for ideas and inspiration. Reddit’s r/onebag is a subreddit dedicated to this idea. In there, you see posts such as bag choices, packing tips, and many more. Redditors also frequently post guides and tutorials designed to help those who are still new to the idea.

Now that you have an idea of what you are going into, it’s time to pack! Most people would jump right into stuffing their bags with what they think they need and end up overpacking.

The key to this is to prioritize items that go into your bag. Start by packing the essentials first before anything else. These are things that you cannot live without, such as toiletries, medicine, and personal hygiene items. Put them all in a small container or organizer and put it in an easily accessible compartment in the bag.

Next, pack clothes and underwear for the trip. A good rule of thumb is to pack a shirt for each day of your trip plus an extra. The same goes for underwear. Pants, on the other hand, can be worn multiples times so packing one for every couple of days is enough.

After that is prepping your camping gear, these items are usually the heaviest, which is is why they need the most thought. If you are with friends, talk to them about what gear to bring along. You don’t all need to bring one camping stove each and others can even share tents.

When packing, put heavier stuff at the bottom of the bag stacking lighter items one on top of the other. It means your sleeping bag or blanket goes in first then your clothes and other smaller items etc. To make the bag bottom-heavy reducing the stress on your shoulders and making the bag more comfortable to carry.

Contrary to popular belief, hiking and camping do not need much fancy gear. The biggest mistake for beginners to the hobby is splurging on tons of stuff they think they need every chance that they get. Most of which only get used a couple of times and then forgotten. Limit gear this does not only add unnecessary weight to your pack, but you are also spending money which can be used on other stuff like hiking fees and airfare.

Before buying, ask yourself first how necessary the item will be a few years from now. Is the thing something you will use most if not all the time? Is this piece of equipment essential to camping out in the wild, or can you live without it? If your answer to all these questions is yes then go ahead and get it. If not, then you might have to reconsider buying.