Backpacking Tips for Beginners: Getting Started | REI Co-op
WEBBackpacking is an adventure that blends hiking with backcountry camping. It lets you broaden your horizons beyond the car campground to enjoy a richer, more immersive outdoor experience. A key distinction from day hiking is the size of your pack—your backpack (and you) must carry all of life's essentials on your back.
CleverHiker | Backpacking, Hiking & Camping Gear Reviews
WEBThe best hiking, backpacking, and camping gear reviews on the web.
How to Plan a Backpacking Trip | REI Expert Advice - REI Co-op
WEBBackpacking for Beginners. If you enjoy camping and hiking, take it to the next level with backpacking. Here's a primer on how to get ready for your first trip.
Ultimate Backpacking Checklist & Gear Essentials - CleverHiker
WEBWe’ve organized the Ultimate Backpacking Checklist into categories to make it easier for you to gather your backpacking gear for your next trip. We also have adownloadable checklist. Print it out and have a hard copy with you as you organize your gear.
Backpacking Gear List: What to Bring on a Backpacking Trip | REI …
WEBOur comprehensive backpacking essentials checklist features required and optional gear, clothing and accessories. Hit the trail with confidence!
The Total Beginner's Guide to Backpacking - Backpacker
WEBMar 28, 2023 · Start with around 5 miles per day to get comfortable. Make sure you know where the campsites and water access points are, along with potential fire hazards, and where you can bail out if things go south. Read trip reports online and study topo maps to get a sense of the landscape.
The 7 Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
WEBMay 17, 2024 · We tested backpacking backpacks from Osprey, Granite Gear, Gregory, REI, Arc'teryx, and more to find the best models. By Sam Schild, Ian Nicholson, Adam Paashaus, Ben Applebaum-Bauch, and Bennett Fisher ⋅ May 17, 2024.
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for 2024 | Tested - GearLab
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Our list includes everything we consider essential for a successful backpacking trip, along with a few optional items for you to consider. You will want to tailor your selection to fit the length, difficulty, and expected weather conditions of your trip.
Backpacker Magazine | Camping - Hiking - Gear - Skills
WEBSep 13, 2010 · A Backpacker’s Guide to Personal Hygiene While Camping; How to Pack a Backpack for a Hiking Trip; Learn How to Use a Compass and Never Get Lost Again
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist - Backpacker
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Benjamin Tepler. High five 0. Bookmark. Photo: Louisa Albanese. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. A backpacking trip can be the experience of a lifetime—as long as you’re properly equipped.
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