The Chinese base this term off the fact that silk is one of the lightest, softest and yet strongest materials on the planet, based on weight when under tension.
When embarking on any journey, the most important lesson I have learned is to come prepared. Nothing spells disaster more quickly than setting out on a three day hike through bush land without a map, a good sense of direction or a supply of toilet paper, as anyone who has wiped their bum with leaves will tell you
I get what you are already thinking. There are WAY too many things in life to do to waste time sitting on your butt with your eyes closed!