There are many reasons for backpacking - recreation, adventure or simply to get away from it all. You will have plenty of experiences which however will be soon forgotten. Come to think of it, it would be very interesting to keep an account of your backpacking odysseys.
A Backpacker's Diary
Is there anything noteworthy that happened during your last backpacking adventure? Can you recall of anything that caught your attention? Now think about the first time you ever went backpacking. You remember the places you went through and the people you met, the trails and the scenery, and what else? The experiences you've forgotten are lost to time. A pity that you failed to make any record of your backpacking experiences.
People have for a long time kept records of their experiences and observations. Of course, Anne Frank's Diary is the best example. Anne Frank recorded her thoughts and observation while hiding from the Nazis for two years. While your backpacking experiences better be more lighthearted, keeping a journal will let you remember them as the years pass.
A good backpacking journal combines a number of characteristics. First, it should be compact so you don't have to take up unnecessary space for other things. Second, it should have a case to protect it from rain, spills and so on. Third, it must have enough blank pages for your writings along the way. Finally, the entries must be written in an orderly manner under separate headings which will be a reminder of some sort. The coverage should include the following:
The persons in your group,
Where you backpacked and if you enjoyed it,
The people you made contact with and the details,
The geographic and weather conditions,
The routes and trails you followed and what was ahead,
Rare sightings of flora and fauna.
A good record should have accumulated sufficient data for future reference to include the following.
Your backpacking buddies and other people you have had contact with,
Comprehensive notes of landmarks and observations that will allow you to retrace your steps the next time around.
Notes and commentaries for your later musings.
Something to pass on to your friends, children and grandchildren.
Write your accounts while the events are still fresh in your mind, on the trail or soon after. Each backpacking is a unique experience that you should write about.
Being outdoors will allow you to enjoy the wonders of nature. You owe it to yourself to keep a written account.
A Backpacker's Diary
Is there anything noteworthy that happened during your last backpacking adventure? Can you recall of anything that caught your attention? Now think about the first time you ever went backpacking. You remember the places you went through and the people you met, the trails and the scenery, and what else? The experiences you've forgotten are lost to time. A pity that you failed to make any record of your backpacking experiences.
People have for a long time kept records of their experiences and observations. Of course, Anne Frank's Diary is the best example. Anne Frank recorded her thoughts and observation while hiding from the Nazis for two years. While your backpacking experiences better be more lighthearted, keeping a journal will let you remember them as the years pass.
A good backpacking journal combines a number of characteristics. First, it should be compact so you don't have to take up unnecessary space for other things. Second, it should have a case to protect it from rain, spills and so on. Third, it must have enough blank pages for your writings along the way. Finally, the entries must be written in an orderly manner under separate headings which will be a reminder of some sort. The coverage should include the following:
The persons in your group,
Where you backpacked and if you enjoyed it,
The people you made contact with and the details,
The geographic and weather conditions,
The routes and trails you followed and what was ahead,
Rare sightings of flora and fauna.
A good record should have accumulated sufficient data for future reference to include the following.
Your backpacking buddies and other people you have had contact with,
Comprehensive notes of landmarks and observations that will allow you to retrace your steps the next time around.
Notes and commentaries for your later musings.
Something to pass on to your friends, children and grandchildren.
Write your accounts while the events are still fresh in your mind, on the trail or soon after. Each backpacking is a unique experience that you should write about.
Being outdoors will allow you to enjoy the wonders of nature. You owe it to yourself to keep a written account.
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