Well I am glad you are reading this. People are so busy these days browsing, bustling, hustling and rushing, that few take the time to stop and read mere words, including me. So thanks for stoping by and the taking time to see what may be on my mind this time. Up front let me say there are various shades and combinations of the following, but this is the rough cut that most people fall into.
Training is almost a prerequisite.
Spending from 4 days to 3 weeks in the wilderness, these are usually experienced backpackers with reasonable gear for the most part who stay mainly on the trails, and cross-country is mainly a dayhiking activity. Food could be anything from dehyd to homemade concoctions featuring pasta, coos coos, meal, and other assorted bulk foods with an eye on keeping the weight to the minimum. Overall pack weight is usually a major concern. They may train before a planned long hike. They are usually prepared to wait out bad weather in good shelter with ample food.