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Ultralight backpacking (sometimes written as UL backpacking) is a style of lightweight backpacking that emphasizes carrying the lightest and least amount of gear. [1] While no technical standards exist, some hikers consider "ultralight" to mean an initial base weight of less than 4.5 kg (9.9 lb). [ 2 ]
Fastpacking makes use of long distance trails including: in the United Kingdom the South Downs Way, Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk and the West Highland Way; in Europe the Tour du Mont Blanc, the "Alta Via 1" in the Dolomites, and the Alpine Pass Route; [7] in the US the John Muir Trail in California and the Appalachian trail.
Backpacking is the outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one's back while hiking for more than a day. It is often an extended journey [ 1 ] and may involve camping outdoors. In North America, tenting is common, where simple shelters and mountain huts , widely found in Europe, are rare.
Backpacking (wilderness) — trail hiking with backcountry camping, in natural areas and wilderness parks OR Backpacking (travel) — low-cost travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations
Backpacking may refer to: Backpacking (travel), low-cost, independent, international travel; Backpacking (hiking), trekking and camping overnight in the wilderness; Ultralight backpacking, a style of wilderness backpacking with an emphasis on carrying as little as possible
Backpacking is a form of low-cost, independent travel, which often includes staying in inexpensive lodgings and carrying all necessary possessions in a backpack. Once seen as a marginal form of travel undertaken only through necessity, it has become a mainstream form of tourism.
Hiking equipment is the equipment taken on outdoor walking trips. The duration, distance, planned activities, and environment impacts equipment selection. For example, a short day hike across flat farmland versus trekking in the Himalayas would call for different types of equipment.
Hiking, hiking trails, hiking equipment, hiking techniques, organizations that support hikers and hiking trail, the hiking community, authors, and their books.