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Rugged Backpack
Do you ever fantasize about living in the wilderness?
I used to daydream about it a lot, never too seriously. But recently I've been thinking about it very seriously.
A little background info:
I'm 35 years old. I hate my job. I tried starting my own small business, but it never got off the ground. My son lives in another state, so I never get to see him anyways. I don't have a woman. I don't have any friends. I don't own my own home. There's really nothing here that I would miss.
I'm not getting any younger, and this is the only life I'll ever have. Do I want the second half of my life to just be more of the same? Or do I want to do something bold and adventurous?
I could buy a backpack (a rugged one, maybe from an army surplus dealer) and load it with the best survival gear available. Then just disappear into the wilderness somewhere. Alaska sounds nice.
eh, ye'll need more then a backpack, but go for it, when I'm old enough ta move and get my research done I'ma gonna move near tha mountains, perhaps in Spain, I like living alone, its beautiful and best of all quiet, being self-sufficient first is a must, try getting some lessons, and ye'll need to make a few trips ta where yer staying, so ye'll need ta know how ta secure things while yer away as well.
Eventually ye might be able ta skin some critters 'nd cure their skins, sell em to tha closest town once a year fer some profit, then use tha money to replenish any supplies, or get a new chopping axe or such.
Which reminds me ye'll need some repairing gear if yer going.
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World Richman 702603 Rugged Backpack $76.55 This backpack is made of durable nylon material and has padded shoulder straps with an easy glide adjusting system. Great for students and outdoor adventurers. Dimensions 19 x 17.5 x 6.5 inches. Constructed of 600 Denier nylon. Zippered main compartment with inside padding for computer and extra mesh pocket. Additional zippered front pockets and inside pockets. Front mesh pockets. Sturdy bottom. Comfort grip handle and shoulder straps. Cell phone pocket on strap for storage. All metal and plastic hardware. Side zippered pockets |
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Peterlee Backpack $58 A sturdy, rugged construction makes the Peterlee Backpack the perfect travel pack for those on the go! Featuring the internationally recognized Caterpillar Inc. logo, this backpack is inspired by the tractor company's long standing dedication to rugged, long lasting equipment. Made from strong polyester material with a molded EVA base with a polyurethane surface, this backpack is strong enough to last through heavy use. Lightweight at just 1.1 pounds, this polyester pack has a large storage capacity of 19 liters. The main storage area also features an organizer panel. With a padded laptop compartment that is accessible from the side, this backpack is ideal for new students! Padded ergonomic shoulder straps add to the comfortable details of this backpack. This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Product usually arrives in 2-8 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping. APO/FPO shipping unavailable |
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Mountain Hardwear Rico Daypack Backpack $59.95 With the Rico Daypack Backpack from Mountain Hardwear a rugged mountaineering heritage takes you to school and beyond |
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Slam Backpack $24.99 Thor Motocross Slam Backpack Ideal for carrying books to class or trudging through the pits, the Slam backpack is rugged, durable and trendy. An all new design and 5 fashionable screen prints separate this bag from the others while still offering ample storage. Air-mesh shoulder straps and back panel help keep your back cooler while the durable and scratch resistant PVC base stands up to rough use. Also, a separate music player pouch and headphone grommet accommodates to just about everyone. The Slam backpack unites numerous features to make it great for a variety of situations. Features: Durable and scratch resistant pvc base Air mesh shoulder straps and back panel Micro-fleece lined music player pouch and headphone grommet Deep side pocket & interior zipper closure pocket promotes organization Quick release and adjustable jacket strap holds a light jacket securely while not in use **Closeouts are limited to stock on hand** |
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Mobile Edge Deluxe Backpack - Notebook Carrying Backpack. Each $75.62 Manufacturer: Mobile Edge. Each. You want to be mobile, yet not weighed down by an oversized bag. The Deluxe Backpack offers just that it's lightweight, rugged and made to be on the road. Designed to accommodate a laptop up to 14.1", the backpack comes wi |
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DaKine Burnside Laptop Backpack $54.95 From the skatepark to the classroom and back again, the Burnside Laptop Backpack carries all of your necessities in Dakine style. Featuring a fleece-lined padded sleeve with top and side access, your laptop stays protected and accessible at all times. Rugged and durable, the Dakine Burnside Laptop Backpack is a must-have for fall. |
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New Zealand And Backpacking
A great way for backpackers to get a taste of the real New Zealand is to seek out local events and festivals in smaller towns and communities. Take your time to chill out in one place for a while and you will be surprised how much more you can deepen your experience by getting amongst the local scene.
One festival not to be missed is the legendary Wild Foods festival held annually in a small town on the West Coast of the South Island called Hokitika.
Due to the isolated location of the West Coast the 'Coasters' have always done things their own way, paying little attention to how the rest of the world lives. The festival is a prime example of this, as it show cases the rather random delicacies of the coast and the local characters that live there. You name it, it's on offer and both locals and tourists come from afar to challenge themselves to eat the huge selection of wild foods.
Some of the more memorable dishes at this years festival included Mountain Oysters (goat testicles); huhu grubs that were very much alive; eel spine, marinated duck tongue; semen sauce; cow tit; seagull turd; rotten fish eyes and possum pie. MMMMMM Yuk! Funnily enough there was such a high demand for the live huhu grubs that they sold out. The atmosphere is awesome as everywhere you look people are egging their friends on encouraging them to try the most vulgar of the vulgar wild foods on offer.
A few of the more tame - or should we say edible foods - included "Bambi" burgers, white bait fritters, homemade fudge, pickled punga (native fern), mussels and wild pork.
Let's not forget that there is also plenty of booze and live music (hillbilly style) at the festival for those who like a drink or three and a bit of a boogie. The locally brewed Monteiths Ale was flowing from mid day along with a selection of New Zealand wines.
Hokitika has a population of about 6,000 and with more than 10,000 people attending the Wild Foods Festival accommodation options get rather interesting. So where does everyone sleep? The local fire brigade set up a couple of large camp sites right by the beach which over flows with tents and campervans. The setting is to die for... right at your doorstep is a rugged west coast beach dotted with bonfires as far as one can see which makes for the perfect place to chill out on return from the Hillbilly dance.
On waking early to enjoy watching the sun rise take a stroll and you will discover that the less organised have set up home on the railway track, footpath, under the town clock or in some less fortunate cases in amongst the abundance of porta-loos...
There are many fantastic festivals in New Zealand, so be sure to enquire about what is on and where during your backpacking through our beautiful country, Aotearoa - the Land of the Long White Cloud.
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