So, you’ve been thinking about backpacking for a while now, but are you ready?
The answer is probably: YES!
Look, no one can tell you if you are ready to hit the trail with some weight on your back, if you are ready to sleep under the stars miles away from a road, possibly without phone service, if you are ready to poop in a hole you dug that’s at least six inches deep, or if you are ready to deal with the sounds of nature – a squirrel that sounds like a bear outside your tent, for example.
In some cases you might not even be able to answer those questions. Until you give it a try.
So, my suggestion, ask yourself this question instead: AM I WILLING TO TRY?
If you are, then you are half way there! Now you just need a plan to make sure you are prepared. Here are some key elements of backpacking that you will need to know more about to feel confident.
- Basic Leave No Trace Principles
- How to Plan a Trip
- What to Pack
- How To Pack
- Meal Planning + Ideas
- Hygiene
- How to Poop in the Woods/On a Mountain
- Basic Navigation
- Emergency Situations
- How to Train to Backpack
- How to Choose A Spot to Camp
- Backpacking Apps
- Being a Team Player
Check back soon for info on these topics and more!
In the meantime, if you’re looking for a pack of other new backpackers to learn with, join my Wild Pack! We’re launching our program soon!
Happy trails!
