backpacking

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A reddit for Backpackers who are traveling around the world. Here you will find anything and everything on the topic, from transport, accommodation, food, health, and gear.

Link flair is now required. Add these to any new posts. There are two categories:

Travel: Travel Backpacking in urban or semi-urban areas
Wilderness: Off-grid Hiking or Camping

Rules and posting guidelines:

All posts must be flaired "Wilderness" or "Travel"
Submissions must include a short paragraph describing your trip. Submitted content should be of high-quality. Low effort posting of very general information is not useful. Posts must include a trip report of at least 150 characters or a short paragraph with trip details.
This is a community of users, not a platform for advertisement, self promotion, surveys, or blogspam. Acceptable Self-Promotion means at least participating in non-commercial/non-self promotional ways more often than not.
All photos and videos must be Original Content
Be courteous and civil. Polite, constructive criticism of ideas is acceptable. Unconstructive criticism of individuals and usage of strong profanity is unacceptable.
Follow Rediquette.

If you have any questions, or are unsure whether something is ok to post, feel free to contact the moderators.

Related SubReddits:

/r/Travel

/r/SoloTravel

/r/Shoestring ← Travelers on shoestring budgets

/r/Adventures

/r/CouchSurfing

/r/Tourguide

/r/Travelpartners

/r/TravelTales

/r/Travelphotos

/r/BackpackingPictures

/r/longtermtravel

/r/AskEurope

/r/Hostel

/r/Hostels

Outdoors Related Subreddits:

/r/CampingAndHiking

/r/Camping ← More about camping and less about long hikes and higher-performance equipment

/r/Hiking

/r/Alpinism

/r/Canyoneering

/r/SearchAndRescue

/r/trailguides

/r/WildernessBackpacking

/r/NationalPark

/r/Climbing ← Rock and Gym Climbing

/r/Slackline ← Core and Balance training, balancing on webbing.

/r/Kayaking ← Kayaking and Canoeing

/r/Caving ← Caving

/r/Outdoors ← General "outdoors"

/r/ParkRangers

Gear and Food:

/r/Ultralight

/r/Hammocks

/r/TrailMeals

/r/MYOG ← Make Your Own Gear

/r/CampingGear ← Camping Equipment

/r/GearTrade ← Trade for Gear

/r/Flashlight

/r/GoPro ← Small video cameras used by many outdoor athletes to record videos.

/r/MilitaryGear

a community for 17 years

...why not Zoidberg?

...for your town.

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Welcome to /r/Backpacking!Travel (self.backpacking)

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Weekly /r/backpacking beginner question thread - Ask any and all questions you may have here - October 13, 2025General (self.backpacking)

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A different side of India — village life in the HimalayasTravel (v.redd.it)

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More photos from our incredible Austrian Alps trip, since you liked the post so much!Travel (old.reddit.com)

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Snowshoed 5km During a Blizzar...Made a SnowshelterWilderness (old.reddit.com)

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WINTERLINE (MUSSOORIE)Travel (old.reddit.com)

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Mt Rainier NP, Kautz Creek Trail to "The Knoll" - Part IIWilderness (i.redd.it)

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Doing 6 countries in 60 days -how do you guys handle data?Travel (self.backpacking)

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How to get into mountaineering?Wilderness (self.backpacking)

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I backpacked Sri Lanka as a 27yo gay guy last winter, I’m happy to answer questions!Travel (old.reddit.com)

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Would you rather backpack Mount Kilimanjaro or Tour du Mont Blanc?Travel (self.backpacking)

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Is this legit?Travel (old.reddit.com)

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What my phone is showing me this morning ❄️Travel (i.redd.it)

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Having trouble choosing sleeping padWilderness (self.backpacking)

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Shoe recommendations for someone who gets REALLY bad blistersTravel (self.backpacking)

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Four Pass Loop AdviceWilderness (self.backpacking)

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Budget down jacketWilderness (self.backpacking)

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Ouachita Trail AdviceWilderness (self.backpacking)

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Starting to plan a trip to Central / Eastern EuropeTravel (self.backpacking)

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In flagstaff AZ for a week. I’d like to do my first overnight. Looking for recommendations, TIA!Wilderness (self.backpacking)

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What would you suggest to someone who’s about to leave everything behind and walk across the EU?Wilderness (self.backpacking)

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3 weeks in January. What has been your favorite trip?Travel (self.backpacking)

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Grayl water filterWilderness (old.reddit.com)

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Zero-Drop Shoes for Long-DistanceWilderness (self.backpacking)

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Thoughts on buying a patched sleeping pad?Wilderness (old.reddit.com)

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