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Maglite has for long stood out as the professional lights brand. Credit goes to its high quality for this renown that it has come to accrue after years of serving the world. People in emergency jobs like security personnel, doctors etc have come to rely on these lights for meeting all untoward situations with the maximum comfort and confidence. Among the vast and varied array of flashlights, there exists the Solitaire red which is a mini torch with a halogen bulb.

Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to shove this high utility torch in the pocket, in the glove compartment, in the purse or just about anywhere. You will not have to compromise with keeping other things since it is so light and is not bulky at all. The lighting provided by the Maglite torch is outstanding. It is so high in intensity that it can easily put some of the bulkier counterparts of this torch to shame. The light can be thrown to a range of about 30m.

The mini tool works on 2 AAA size batteries and weighs 24g with battery, while without battery it weighs 15g. It is composed of aluminium which makes the tool highly durable and also reliable. The incredibly efficient Maglite Solitaire red torch is available in hot and chic red colour. It certainly is a cool tool to carry with oneself not just because of its functionality but also for its high end looks. It is not everyday that looks and functionality come together but in case of this wonderful torch this has come true.

The fifth largest country in the world and the largest one in South America, Brazil, boasts of countless avenues for backpacking. Just for a start, there is a long coastline running from the Northeast corner through the whole of Eastern coast to the Southeast that is full of beautiful beaches.

The Amazon, the largest river in the world and the Amazon forest, the largest forest, are the two attractions that pull hundreds and thousands of tourists to this country that once was a colony of the Portuguese. The influence of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the Spanish cultures is still reflected in many places and in the Portuguese language and culture of the people.

Once you land in Rio de Janeiro you will realise the paradise that this place is and the absolutely fantastic experience it’s going to be backpacking in this vast country. You can explore the Amazon basin, the Golden coast, the southern Brazil or just the areas around Rio, you just have to pick one and let yourself be entertained by the beautiful country.

The Amazon basin is too vast to be explored in a single visit and is so inviting that you’ll keep coming back to it time and again. The boat rides in Amazon are just awesome and breathtaking. One of the places you should visit is Manaus which is very famous for its best representation of the equatorial type of climate.

The beaches that inundate the coastline of Brazil are perhaps more popular than any other destination in Brazil. Copacabana and Ipanema are just two of the landmark beaches of Rio. Brazil is the land of football, so you should be sure to be able to play some football on the beach, or some other big beach sports. Santos beach in Sao Paulo, Salvador beach and Jericoacoara beaches should also be part of your Brazil itinerary.

One thing that absolutely sets Brazil apart from any other part of the world is the numerous and colourful carnivals. You must plan your visit in a way that you get to be part of some of them. If you don’t see any of them then you can count your visit as incomplete.

But the one attraction that keeps Brazil always in news is Christ the Redeemer. (Brazil actually is a country of Roman Catholics.) The 38m high statue is looking over the city of Rio. It is situated on the top of Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park. This one image actually serves as a symbol of Brazil as a tourist destination.

So, you can easily choose Brazil as your backpacking destination but keep a few thing things in mind. You’ll need some extra time than for your usual backpacking journeys and you must keep track of the time when you should visit so as not to miss the carnivals.

The Guiana Highlands in the North West, multiple ranges in Brazil, the Patagonia in South and the Andes Mountain Range running along the whole eastern coast of South America, this continent is the paradise for backpackers who love trekking.

If it has the highest waterfall in world then it also has countless volcanoes inundating the mountains. The national parks and wildlife covering its plateaus are crying out to the backpacking enthusiasts to share its glory. If you have trekking in your mind, come to South America and get ready to be blown.

The beautiful plateau of Patagonia in South offers you innumerable opportunities for backpacking. The area is vast and options galore. If you don’t have much time there are plenty of tracks to be covered within a day. But if you want to explore more, you can go in for even week long trekking trips. There the most sought after place is the Torres del Paine National Park. You can’t miss it at any cost.

The Cotopaxi volcano in Andes Mountain in Ecuador is a world famous hunting ground for people totally into backpacking. It has forest, valleys, lava formations, wildlife; basically it has anything and everything. And the most exciting part is the fact that Cotopaxi is an active volcano, sounds very chilling, doesn’t it? Should you decide to go trekking in Ecuador’s Amazon rain forest as well, then be sure to have the most professional equipment with you, like the Karrimor Cheetah 60-85 trekking rucksack or a completely reliable tent; because you do not want to be caught out in the unforgiving rain forest unprepared.

If its history that fascinates you, you won’t believe your luck. South America was the place where flourished some of the most popular civilizations in world, Inca being at the top. And now it allows you to experience their lives by taking you through many tracks that cover Inca civilisation and Inca trails. Though Machu Picchu is the most well known track and rightly so, there are some others as well like Rio Apurimac River.

Chile also offers quite a few trekking options to the backpackers. One place that’s generating a lot of interest is the Pintor Hill near Santiago. And in the North West, Guiana Highlands are endowed with lots of beautiful tracks. Kaieteur National Park and its numerous waterfalls are so inviting that you might end up taking an exclusive trip for it only.

And that’s not all. A tip of the iceberg, if you may call it. But don’t worry we’ll bring the rest of the iceberg over the water just for you.

Ever since I read The Motorcycle Diaries by ‘Che’ Guevara, I counted the days before I’d get the chance to visit the continent of South America, a place that looks so homogeneous and yet so unique.

I used to wonder how it would feel like going through the same tracks Che and his friend Granado traversed on their bike La Poderosa (the mighty one) and visit those beautiful places he so passionately mentions in his memoir. (If you have read the book you can’t help visiting at least Machu Picchu.) So I concluded why not explore this continent and find out what places it offers us backpackers.

The continent is made up of only about a dozen of countries but the backpacking options it gives are countless. You can start from the North with Colombia and move to the South to Argentina. And I am telling you there is lot more in it than football.

In Colombia you can become a part of the motorists who visit the Colombia River Gorge every year. Its scenic beauty and the stunning waterfalls are among the very best in the world. At 979m Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world. And the view from a close range is just breathtaking. Brazil, home to Ronaldinho and Pele, is one country that has everything to offer from the Amazon forest and river to the world famous beaches. The opportunities for backpacking enthusiasts are just awesome and innumerable.

Cotopaxi volcano is in the Andes Mountain Range in Ecuador and is very popular for the surrounding wildlife and national parks. Peru is the country that boasts of the famous Machu Picchu, but to do justice to the place we’ll talk about it later and in details.

Lake Titicaca located at the height of more than 3800m above mean sea level is actually at the border of Bolivia and Peru. The view of the lake with the snow capped mountains in the background is mesmerising.

Paraguay, one of the only two landlocked countries in South America, offers quite a few places to visit in and around the capital Asuncion. On the other hand Uruguay is a place for people who love their beaches.

With the Andes Mountain Range running between Chile and Argentina, they both offer numerous options to the backpackers especially the ones fond of trekking. I guess I’ll need to take you through these trekking options exclusively and in details someday.