What is Multi-purpose Backpacking Gear?
Multi-purpose backpacking gear is just what the word implies; gear that can be used for more than one thing. Some gear can be used in surprising ways that are far outside what they were manufactured to do. A backpacker is even willing to carry a slightly heavier item if it is multi-functional. The Swiss Army style knife is a great example. Definitely heavier than other knives its myriad of blades, screwdrivers, awls, tweezers, toothpick and even corkscrew makes the weight worth it. Some gear is logically multi-purpose while alternate uses may hide within other items. Poncho is for More Than Just Rain Rain gear is essential in some seasons and areas. Backpackers and hikers that opt for the trendy rain suits get just that, a suit to wear in the rain. When it isn’t raining the suit has no purpose, a poncho (Pic #1) does. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; • Shade from the sun. • Setup a windbreak. • A blin
