Backpacking 101

Backpacking is a rewarding way to experience the beauty of the wilderness. Your first step into the backcountry will undoubtedly stoke a desire to go beyond the "passerby" experience of day hikes and spend more time living in nature. This resource will provide you with an introductory look at backpacking, the basics of planning and preparation, and answer some of your basic questions. 

1. Principles of Backpacking

Whether it's an overnight saunter in the backcountry or a full on A.T. through hike, there's a few principles to keep in mind that will help you understand what backpacking means to you and what you're looking to get out of the experience. 

2. Planning and Preparation

There's nothing to it but to do it! Now that we've got an understanding of what backpacking means to you, here's a collection of tools to help you get started planning and preparing for your overnight trip. 

3. Frequently Asked Questions

There's no such thing as a dumb question! Here are answers to some of the questions I most frequently get.