Hiking Backpacks: Textbook Analysis

During this activity, the students will look through a recipe book, which I will provide. They will chose a recipe and prepare it. For example, if they chose to do a fruit salad they will chose four different fruits let an adult cut them up and put them into a bowl.

Do you ever wonder who made the thing you carry your books to school in, called a backpack probably not but this is really interesting. The backpack started off as something fun and started with selling 29 one year now turned into a multi million dollar buisness.

Peggy McIntosh's "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Backpack" addresses the issue of acknowledging whites' unaware privileges, thus weakening the systems of advantage to reconstruct power systems in the society from 1989 to the present. For instance, men are unconscious about their privileges in a patriarchal society while women are oppressed in the society. White people are unaware of the privileges which they take for granted while non-white communities are discriminated against repeatedly. McIntosh identities her privileges from daily life, which she also relates the patterns of white privilege and assumptions that passed down.

Peggy McIntosh’s “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Backpack” addresses the issue of acknowledging whites’ unaware privileges, thus weakening the systems of advantage to reconstruct power systems in the society from 1989 to the present. For instance, men are unconscious about their privileges in a patriarchal society while women are oppressed in the society. White people are unaware of the privileges which they take for granted while non-white communities are discriminated against repeatedly. McIntosh identities her privileges from daily life, which she also relates the patterns of white privilege and assumptions that passed down.

We had numerous required crew planning meetings to plan for the expedition, to pick our itinerary based on the mileage and activities while on the trail, to elect crew leaders and to plan to procure crew and personal gear. Since we had to carry lot of weight which included personal gear, food for 3-4 days and 4-5 liters of water, we had to plan and buy personal gear that did not take up too much volume and heavy, so there was enough room and weight available to carry the crew and Philmont gear, which included tent, clothes line, 3 stoves, fuel tanks, cooking pot/pan, rope, bear bags, tent stakes, trowel/shovel, dining fly, toilet paper, iodine tablets for water filtration, collapsible water jugs, etc. We met again in January and March to finalize the details of what we were expected to carry, to elect crew leaders, quartermaster and crew guide; we also went over trip planning and other details. I was elected the “Wilderness Guia” (Spanish for guide) for the crew, which involves helping the crew understand the principles of the Philmont Wilderness Pledge, following the leave no trace principle while on the trail, and ensuring that campsites are left clean. I also read the handbook for Philmont which covered the safety measures, necessary gear, and rules to abide while on the trip. I reviewed the Philmont website for information on do/don’ts, what to expect, physical fitness and conditioning required to take such a strenuous hike and how to prepare for the trip. Philmont participants are required to be physically prepared to carry a 35 to 50 pound pack over steep, rocky trails at elevations ranging from 6,500 to 12,500 feet. This requires a regular program of physical conditioning for at least three to six months prior to taking a trek is essential. So, my dad and I started to go on a 6+ mile practice

In this assignment, pricing strategy for backpack will be discussed. After estimation of product’s cost, demand and mark up, we have to decide an appropriate pricing strategy for setting a base price for our backpack (Lamb etal. 2016). The alternative strategies for the backpack which would be discussed is price skimming and penetration strategy. Firms benefit from price skimming from high profit margin, perceived high quality and attract customers when price lowered, while it’s more applicable with inelastic demand, also attract competitors and having difficulty in adjusting appropriate time to lower the price. Penetration strategy brought positive effects such as low input cost, and it is suitable for elastic demand product. However, might result bankruptcy if company unable to survive in the beginning, it require long period for returns and low price might be tagged with low quality. The chosen strategy for backpack is price skimming which might results better effect on our targeted segment because outdoor enthusiasts aimed at high quality.

The things the soldiers carried defined their character, both the physical things and the metaphorical things. All of the men physically carried their gear, which included things like their helmet, jungle boots, grenades, firearms, and sometimes each other. Mentally they had to carry their brutal memories of war and the terrible things they encountered. 1st Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carried letter from his girlfriend Martha, 2 photographs of her, and a pebble good luck charm; all of these things show that he is compassionate and cares deeply about his girlfriend. He also carried the lives of his men on his shoulders. Dave Jensen can be characterized as a hygienic person; he carried extra socks, a toothbrush, floss, soap, and foot powder. Along with his hygienic items, he carried a rabbit 's foot for good luck. Many other men carried things that symbolized important things; Norman Bowker carried a tongue from an enemy and a diary, Rat Kiley carried comic books, and Kiowa carried a pair of moccasins, an illustrated new testament, and his grandfather’s hatchet. Each man carried memories, stress, and knowledge. Personally I carry memories, that are each important in their own ways, and I carry a little wooden lady bug with me for good luck.

The author, Tim O’Brien gives us a detailed prescription of each item that the soldiers carried with them. “The things they carried were determined by necessity” (389). Each soldier took something that has huge significance and impact with them to the war front. Also a vivid description of the reason why what was kept where gave a better insight into how important each item was to the soldiers. The use of “slangs” to describe certain things, like M&M, which meant medical supplies (392) is also a significant topic in the story. “what they carried varied by mission”, “When a mission took them to the mountains, they carried mosquito netting, machetes, canvas tarps, and extra bug juice” (393). The reality with which one can relate to soldiers’s reason for carrying what they carried, is vividly described by the author. It describes how “Kiowa always took along his

Stevenson, J. (2010). The complete idiots guide to backpacking and hiking. New York; Penguin Group.

Cabela’s is a well-known retail company in the United States and Canada which advertises products of clothing and accessories for any outdoor activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, boating, etc. For example, the merchandise they sell in the store ranges from firearms to boats. Apparel offered by Cabela’s is well known for outdoor activities and needs; but popular name brand clothing and accessories for everyday use are also an option for any potential customer.

In “Backpacks vs. briefcases: Steps towards Rhetorical Analysis”, Laura Bolin Carrol explains the importance of the rhetorical analysis to understand the purpose and intent of every situation. She points first how people always focus their first glance to the others physical appearance even though there is a saying that “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Through our past experiences or moments, we can conclude quickly that person or thing we are observing or analyzing. Most of the time this is done even without noticing that we are doing it, without understanding there is something behind it, and Carol explains that is the rhetorical analysis. She also explains how understanding it, and becoming proficient in it, will help to “become better

In “Backpacks vs. Briefcases: Steps toward Rhetorical Analysis”, the author, Laura Bolin Carroll describes the essentials of rhetorical analysis and how it helps us make decisions in our everyday life. She begins by explaining how we unconsciously analyze and conclude our perception of people when we meet them. This introduces the readers to rhetorical analysis. Rhetorical analysis is articulating imagery or surroundings that persuade us on our choices. Carroll believes that this is an important aspect and that we can make better conclusions if we utilize rhetorical analysis on our day-to-day encounters. She further states that there are three parts in understanding a context of rhetoric. They are (1) Exigence: events that require actions

The service life of a rope depends on the frequency of use, applications (rappelling, climbing, rope installations), speed of descent, surface abrasion, terrain, climate, and quality of maintenance. Any rope may fail under extreme conditions (shock load, sharp edges, misuse). If still on a spool, the rope must be cut to the desired length. All ropes will fray at the ends unless they are bound or seared. Both static and dynamic rope ends are secured in the same manner. The ends must be heated to the melting point so as to attach the inner core strands to the outer sheath. By fusing the two together, the sheath cannot slide backward or forward. Ensure that

Additionally, O'Brien's tone and style together create an ominous environment. The serious tone combines with his style on page 434 to convey a message that almost threatens the reader. The combined weight of the things each soldier carries takes its toll on the reader. Already feeling pulled down, O'Brien adds statements such as "the land was mined and booby-trapped" and "you could die so quickly." The ominous environment is further described with "the nights were cold... the monsoons were wet." O'Brien then proceeds to mention how the plastic poncho meant to help the men is also what is used to carry Ted Lavender after being shot. As these elements combine with one another, the reader is immersed in the hostile environment that was

We live in an age that has spoiled us rotten. Everything we need has become a given and we are no longer out scavenging for our necessities. We have mastered the art of consumerism. Our society is built and programmed to consume, stores have spread faster then a contagious disease. Over time we have come to relinquish very important knowledge that has been passed down since the beginning of time and that is surviving in the wild. There are three basic things we all need to learn how to do in order to survive the wild and that is building shelter, filtering water and finding food.