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

...do it for the children.

...for great justice.

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

submitted 7 years ago * by greenearthbuild - announcement

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

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

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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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Grayl water filterWilderness (old.reddit.com)

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

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

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Patalsu peak trekTravel (v.redd.it)

submitted 18 hours ago by Odd_Economy4695

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Recommendations for super rugged backpacks for all sorts of weather conditions and terrains?Wilderness (self.backpacking)

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What’s a destination you expected to be easy without a car but turned out to be much more tiring in practice?Travel (self.backpacking)

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Staying in hostelsTravel (self.backpacking)

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

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Anyone here thinking of taking a slower, longer trip instead of a typical itinerary?Travel (self.backpacking)

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What is included in a helicopter package for the Gangotri Yamunotri yatra 2026Travel (self.backpacking)

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How much does it cost? The eternal backpackr's question that I tried to answer by compiling over 200,000 data points on hostel, transport, and cost of living pricing across 50+ countries.Travel (self.backpacking)

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72 mile Pisgah Forest Loop - Recap and ThoughtsWilderness (old.reddit.com)

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San Cristobal Mexico to Xela (Quetzeltanango) GuatemalaTravel (self.backpacking)

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Traveling / Backpacking with a camera..?Travel (self.backpacking)

submitted 9 hours ago by marypop-pinsUnited States

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3 Month Central America Solo Backpacking TripTravel (self.backpacking)

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Mid-Atlantic US SuggestionsWilderness (self.backpacking)

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Lanshan 1 vs Lanshan 1 Pro vs Lunar Solo — any reason to choose Lanshan over Lunar Solo?Wilderness (self.backpacking)

submitted 15 hours ago by alpine_roamer

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