In my opinion modern
man is lazy and I think that technology is to blame, you see in the past people
had to walk long distances to their jobs or school, and in their free time they
had things to do. Today things are very different, take entertainment for
instance, in the past you went out to watch a movie, today you can download or
stream movies at the comfort of your home. It is also possible to work from
home.
The bad thing with
being lazy is it makes us weak, one option to stay fit is to go to the gym but
as we all know most people give up after a day or two. Therefore, the best way
to stay healthy today is to find an activity that is fun and healthy in equal
measures.
In my opinion, Backpacking combined with hammocking
is perfect solution to laziness in today’s world. I know you may be thinking of
tents but you should know that hammocks are better; the awesome thing about
hammocks is they are very comfortable making them the perfect way to relax.
Back packing is an
activity that requires you to carry all your belongings on your backpack, this
makes it very healthy. Look at it this way, instead of sitting on your couch
all weekend you will be walking around shedding those extra pounds, and it is
also good for your heart.
It
requires exercise
Your chosen
destination will determine the amount of strain your body will have to endure,
for instance, if you pick a hard route you will need your strength. This means
that you will have to exercise before you go; the awesome thing about this is
you have a goal to work towards i.e. something that motivates you.
Note that, the more
you exercise the easier the trip will be, if you go backpacking when you are
out of shape you will have problems especially if you have to keep up with
people who have been doing it for some time. If you're interested about hammocks, here's a useful reference.
Now you don’t have to
join the gym or anything just start by walking around neighborhood daily, or
instead of driving to your destinations walk.
Find
a buddy and know your limits
If you are new to
backpacking it is recommended that you find an experienced person to show you
the ropes, also for safety reasons you should never go into the wilderness
alone. Remember there is safety in numbers and the more you learn the better.
The truth is keeping
up with experienced backpackers can be difficult if you are new to it, therefore
when you go out make sure that you know your limits, if it becomes too much
don’t shy off from expressing yourself. Simply put if you can’t keep up tell
them to slow it down.
Get
the right gear
To reduce the amount
of weight you have to carry you should only carry high quality lightweight
camping hammocks, you will also need rain gear, insulators and the right back
pack. The best option here is to find an experienced back packer to help you
find what you need.
