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Article - Backpacking has many health benefits

Postby sim1oz » Thu 11 Jun, 2015 5:46 pm

Short article but amusing - walking in nature has health benefits beyond than fitness! Also, has link to lightweight first aid kit.

http://www.fredericksburg.com/features/health_living/backpacking-has-many-health-benefits/article_717987b0-50a6-58c8-802a-2cd2313102b1.html
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Re: Article - Backpacking has many health benefits

Postby wildlight » Thu 11 Jun, 2015 7:05 pm

Thanks for this link sim1oz.

When bushwalking, especially off-track- one uses muscles which may have become neglected. There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that multi-day pack carries do us the world of good. I think the observation here is to know your limits and exceed them without being silly about it!

It certainly works for me- that article was great. There were a few good links out in the footer on that page too. Thanks for the share!

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Re: Article - Backpacking has many health benefits

Postby GPSGuided » Thu 11 Jun, 2015 7:14 pm

Nice article. Just don't over do on the pack weight front.
Just move it!
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