Cesar Andres Caamano

Manual de backpacking basico Cesar Andres Caamano

This manual has been written with the intention of promoting backpacking in the Dominican Republic and other Latin America countries. This manual allows people interested to know important details about sustainable camping, hiking and backpacking. The National Association of Hiking and Camping (Asociación Nacional de Senderismo y Campismo [ANSC]) feels privileged to be able to provide this teaching material and trusts to be used not only by the participants of the Workshop of Basic Backpacking, but also for all those interested in practicing hiking and camping through its own resources, of the sweat of their forehead and the strength of their back. Table of Content * What is the backpacking * The backcountry etiquette * Principles of Levae No Trace * What equipment do I need * Essential equipment for the backpacking * Additional equipment for the backpacking * Important aspects for the path * Important aspects for the camp * What to do if you are lost * Annex A: recommendations on YouTube * Annex B: list of recommended items for backpacking