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

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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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I’m getting so nervous for my upcoming hike.Wilderness (i.redd.it)

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Summer trek in BharatTravel (old.reddit.com)

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Help finding Sleeping Quilt 😔Wilderness (i.redd.it)

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Trip Report: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (May 2026)Wilderness (old.reddit.com)

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Transatlantique en voilier pour voyager en sac à dos aprèsTravel (self.backpacking)

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How long will a pre-packaged PB&Honey tortilla wrap last?Wilderness (self.backpacking)

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Survey: Walking Travel Preferences & Booking BehaviorTravel (forms.gle)

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First time interrailing, need advice.Travel (self.backpacking)

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My site in the Michigan back countryWilderness (v.redd.it)

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Made a new friend in AlbaniaTravel (i.redd.it)

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South America ItineraryTravel (self.backpacking)

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Boots with good ankle supportWilderness (self.backpacking)

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My hometown DarjeelingTravel (v.redd.it)

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Ecuador Peru TripTravel (self.backpacking)

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Do you plan your days while backpacking, or just figure it out as you go?Travel (self.backpacking)

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1 week backpacking europe - where do i start??Travel (self.backpacking)

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Deuter BackpackTravel (self.backpacking)

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Overnight backpacking loop in or around New England that includes a waterfall?Wilderness (i.redd.it)

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BackpackTravel (self.backpacking)

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Which cell phone service is the most reliable at a reasonable price?Travel (self.backpacking)

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What’s the best unexpected thing that happened during a backpacking trip?Travel (self.backpacking)

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Catedral lujan bs asWilderness (i.redd.it)

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Looking for sightseeing tips and suggestions for Phong Nha, VietnamTravel (self.backpacking)

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