A beginner’s guide to backcountry camping, according to backpackers

Following a comprehensive guide to backcountry camping is one of the safest ways for a beginner to get from sitting on their couch to backpacking through the wilderness. Otherwise, you risk venturing into the wild without a plan or the right outdoor gear, which could spoil your trip — or worse.

To ensure your first backpacking experience is safe and enjoyable, we talked to experts to find out everything you need to know and bring when going backcountry camping.

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오지의 캠프장은 자연 그대로의 모습을 유지하며 극소수의 캠핑객만 수용할 수 있습니다. 화장실이나 샤워실 같은 공공시설은 부족하지만, 기꺼이 수고로움을 감수하는 사람들에게는 달콤한 고독이 보상으로 주어집니다. 그리고 그 '일'이 항상 몇 시간 동안의 하이킹을 필요로 하는 것은 아닙니다. 차에서 5분에서 15분 정도만 걸어가면 도착할 수 있는 오지 캠프장도 많아요. 하지만 숲 속을 걷는 트레킹을 좋아한다면 차를 두고 필요한 모든 것을 등에 짊어지고 떠날 수 있는 트레일과 장소가 무수히 많습니다.

“Backpacking allows you to cover significantly more ground than day-hiking, so I highly recommend backpacking to anyone who wants to see more beautiful sights,” says Ashleigh McClary, a Gearhead at Backcountry. However, it does take more planning than traditional car camping, as you’ll need to figure out where you’re going and what to bring. “You should try to make sure to have a balance of everything you need and nothing extra that you don’t need,” McClary says. “New backpackers often bring too much on their trips and get weighed down with heavy gear.”

Continue reading the full article written By Matt Haines, Kai Burkhardt and Maxwell Shukuya here.