Sleeping and Eating

All the gear discussed in this chapter will obviously depend on the type of trip planned, the itinerary, the climate, and each traveller’s desired level of comfort. Will you be sleeping regularly in a tent, a hotel, or with locals? And under what conditions? Similarly, where will you eat most often?

However, for a "classic" trip—especially in countries where the cost of living isn’t high—much of this gear will end up being of little use.[For sleeping in transit or in certain hotels (with the necessary equipment), see «Gearing Up for...».]