Backpacking

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Backpacking may refer to:

  • Backpacking (wilderness), hiking and overnight camping in the wilderness with supplies carried in a backpack for the entire duration of the trip, as opposed to dayhiking or car camping
  • Backpacking (travel), low-cost, generally urban, travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations; it is similar to wilderness backpacking in that personal belongings are also carried in a backpack for the duration of the trip
  • Ultralight backpacking, backpacking while carrying very few or very lightweight supplies

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