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Backpacking is the outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one's back, while hiking for more than a day.

It is often but not always an extended journey, and may or may not involve camping outdoors.

In North America tenting is common, where simple shelters and mountain huts found widely in Europe are rare.

In New Zealand, tramping is an equivalent term though overnight huts are frequently used.

Hill walking is the equivalent in Britain, though backpackers make use of all kinds of accommodation, in addition to camping.

Backpackers use simple huts in South Africa.

Similar terms used in other countries are trekking and bushwalking.

Hiking (walking) boots are footwear specifically designed for protecting the feet and ankles during outdoor walking activities such as hiking.

They are one of the most important items of hiking gear, since their quality and durability can determine a hiker's ability to walk long distances without injury.

Hiking boots are constructed to provide comfort for walking considerable distance over rough terrain.

Boots that protect the hiker's feet and heel are recommended.

Hiking boots give ankle support and are fairly stiff.

A less popular alternative is to use light trainers with thin soles.

Footwear should be neither too loose nor too tight, to help prevent blisters and sore feet.

Hiking socks that wick sweat from the feet, provide warmth, and cushion the feet are recommended and a thin, inner sock may also help.

Most hiking boots are also designed for other outdoor activities such as backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, and hunting.

A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while the wearer is doing various activities.

Shoes are also used as an item of decoration and fashion.

The design of shoes has varied enormously through time and from culture to culture, with appearance originally being tied to function.

Additionally, fashion has often dictated many design elements, such as whether shoes have very high heels or flat ones.

Contemporary footwear in the 2010s varies widely in style, complexity and cost.

Basic sandals may consist of only a thin sole and simple strap and be sold for a low cost.

High fashion shoes made by famous designers may be made of expensive materials, use complex construction and sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars a pair.

Some shoes are designed for specific purposes, such as boots designed specifically for mountaineering or skiing.

Biologically, a child (plural: children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty.

The legal definition of child generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority.