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Travel the world cheap and fun. It’s all about following a few simple guidelines, being nice and packing light. When you want to see if you’re proficient at this you might try to resort to something extreme like taking only laptop / camera backpacks with you.

The most important rule is to pack light. Of course you won’t manage that the first time you try, this is an art, not an exact science. But you can learn to master it in time. At first you feel the need to be ready for everything, like a wedding, a triathlon, helping a nun with a flat tire and high altitude mountain climbing, but as you go through your first trip and then the second you start realizing that most of the time you only need a change of casual clothes and basic gadgets like a telephone and a digital camera.

Tip #1: basic traveling kit includes: 3 t-shirts, 3 pairs of underwear, 1 pair of shorts/pants, socks (if your shoes require them) personal hygiene kit; telephone; photo camera (optional)

Next thing is to plan exactly where you’re going, and where you can sleep during the night.

Be it a hostel, a friend or a friendly stranger from couchsurfing.org. Generally in Europe you couldn’t get yourself in so much travel that it would look like an episode of Survivor if you didn’t arrive at your planned destination at night, but it could definitely ruin a lot of fun. So allot realistic time frames for each segment of your trip, sure you might get lucky and travel the distance much faster than anticipated, but my advice is to play it safe here. And one other thing you might want to consider when scheduling your trip is that drivers are not as keen on picking up hitchhikers at night.

Tip #2: have the next stopping point confirmed and keep the distances realistic

Most countries have laws against hitchhiking on the highway, but I hope you don’t need to be told not to hitchhike on the highway.  Read more...

First of all, the type of backpack you are using determines how you will pack. An external frame pack distributes the weight differently than an internal frame pack. Youll want the bulk of the weight low with the external pack, since this helps your balance as youre hiking. With internal frame packs, youll want the heaviest items placed in the middle of your back close to your body. This method of packing keeps the weight close to your center of gravity and allows you to turn around without the backpack pulling you off-balance.

Usually, the two bulkiest items youll pack are a tent and sleeping bag. Sleeping bags designed to be lightweight for backpacking come with a stuff sack with straps to cinch down the size. You can use these straps to tie them to the frame on the external frame pack. For internal frame packs you can pack them in the bottom quite easily. If youre packing for a solo trip the bivy sack (all in one sleeping bag and tent) is very practical. If there are others in your party, its a good idea to distribute the different tent parts (tent body, poles and rain fly) among three people to spread the weight. You can stuff the tent body and rain fly into the top of a pack and tie the poles to the outside of a pack. Another reason to have the tent at the top of your pack is for easy access. Most people set-up their tent when they first get into camp. With the tent on top, youre all set and will not need to unload your pack to get at it. Also, if its raining, youll be able to get out of the rain that much sooner.

Ive found its best to roll your clothes and put the bulkier items (pants, shirts, sweat shirts, jackets) in a stuff sack. Small items like underwear and socks fit into zip lock bags and fit well in the outside pickets. Its always a good idea to have your socks and foot powder accessible when youre hiking. Also, dont forget to have a folding shovel and toilet paper handy. A zip lock bag to store the TP is very important.  Read more...

These additional sports backpack brands and styles provide plenty of stylish and functional options for today’s active youth and sports-crazed adults who demand high quality gear for their outdoor action.

With so many backpacks to choose from, it’s important to get the right features and understand how well the company knows what you require. Look over the specialty pack brands that cater to the surf, skate and ski communities or others that make their mark with soccer and recreational gear.

Backpacks designed to withstand the ordeal of sweaty gym clothes and dirty cleats may be a bit more in price, but you’ll be glad to spend the extra cash if it functions well in outdoor conditions.

You can also choose a sports backpack to double up as an everyday school or work bag, since most are made with quality materials to endure an active lifestyle.

Sports Backpack Brands

Adidas Backpacks – One of the sporting industry’s leaders, Adidas provides a good range of daypacks with special features for school, work or recreation, especially soccer, for carrying a soccer ball or volleyball, wet workout clothes, gym shoes and dirty cleats and anything you need for an active day.

Nike Backpacks – If you’re ready to hit the skate park or soccer field, then Nike has a few options for hauling your athletic gear around for a full day of action outside. And if you just need a sporty bag for carrying school books or team equipment, then look over the Nike collection of daypacks and duffels.

DaKine Backpacks – A leading maker of innovative and functional snowboard, surf, bike and skate packs, get into the action with a DaKine backpack. Built to hold up to extreme sport demands and lifestyles, special features and designs make these stylish packs a popular choice.

Quiksilver Backpacks – Bringing the lifestyle message of boardriding and independence from Australia to America, Quiksilver has over 30 years of creating a range of surf and skate apparal and accessories. Today this global brand provides quality gear choices for beach to mountain environments to soak up the outdoor life.

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With the upward thrust of portable users over the years, a few laptop accessories designers have been coming up with enticing portable backpacks to provide more selections to guard these precious devices. The designers have also created their designs with the users individualism under consideration. You will find The perfect laptop bag for you, whether you’re a student, professional, or a backpacker.

The laptop computer backpacks are classy and convenient. These qualities make them the most preferred method of execs, students, cafe regulars, and library dwellers. However , this would possibly not be the best choice for company people wearing business suit. A laptop bag might be more suited for those in business suits.

Laptop backpacks can be more relaxed and also unlocks your hands, you can forget you’re carrying a portable computer. It is ergonomically engineered to be gentle on your back, shoulder, and arms because it evenly spreads out the weight on either side of your body. laptop backpack has more advantages compared
With a regular laptop bag in terms of weight distribution, variety, and more space for storage, freedom of movement, flexibility, and sturdiness.

For active backpackers who spend some time on the road, biking, hiking, climbing and other activities, Swiss Army backpack is even a better choice. These laptop backpacks are specifically designed for active people. It has additional padding and sports added slots inside. The straps on these bags are sturdy so you will not have to worry about tearing.

For business professionals who typically need to bring their laptop PC for business displays, a bright coloured portable backpack won’t be Ideal if you’re wearing semi-formal to formal garments. There are portable computer backpacks that are way more durably made and, at the same time, have stylish designs yet are formal looking.

And eventually, laptop backpack is a cool choice because youll look hip, fun, and prepared for action when wearing them for work, college or the mall.

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Population: 70.7 million (UN, 2005)
Capital: Tehran
Area: 1.65 million sq km (636,313 sq miles)
Major language: Persian
Major religion: Islam
Life expectancy: 69 years (men), 72 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 10 Iranian rials = 1 toman
Iran is a massive slab of Middle Eastern territory sandwiched between dangerous frontier of Afghanistan and Pakistan to the East, and Iraq to the East. Iran is a nation that suffers a serious image problem brought about by the tumult of its adjacent countries and bad international press, that is, sadly, at times true. The stigma of its official name Islamic Republic of Iran may effect on an amateur traveller some shuddering. But rest of the world perhaps remains mystified. Ever heard of Persian colours? This is a famous runner for Iran tourism promotions, and by being here in this vibrant nation of gold, red, and blue hues would enlighten the traveller as to why. Surely, anybody has heard of the Persian Gulf, where many battles were waged, or the blockbuster 300, which made waves in Iran more for the politics of the movie than the breakthrough in cinematography that it is. Just don’t cross to Iran via these aforementioned borders, or a mighty danger you’re getting yourself there.
GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE 

Iran is one of those countries one needs to take for what it is, that is the “Land of attractions.” Iran is nothing like a sand dune with uninteresting land features, where political distress and violence are exclusive past times. The vast landscape of the 18th largest country in the world by territory with all sorts of natural scenery, offers warm arid deserts, cool humid forests, even cooler snow-capped rugged mountains, and flower-filled plains, all 1,648,000 km2 of Iranian territory. The Mt. Damavand is the highest point of the country at an altitude of 5671 metres, an ordeal and an excitement to trek. To be found in the Middle East, 35 40 N, 51 25 E, the climate is so diverse in terms of region: the heat and cold extremes of north summer and winters, respectively, and the subtropical climate along the Caspian coast. The high time to enjoy the beauty-laden nation is springtime (or fall) during which weather won’t be a concern, just the visa, which most nationalities can acquire at the airport for a validity of no more than a week.

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