Backpacking: meaning, definitions and examples

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backpacking

 

[ ˈbakˌpakɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

travel adventure

Backpacking refers to the activity of travelling or hiking with all of one's belongings in a backpack. It is a popular way of exploring remote and wilderness areas, often involving overnight camping.

Synonyms

hiking, tramping, trekking

Examples of usage

  • Last summer, I went backpacking through the mountains for a week.
  • She enjoys the freedom and independence that come with backpacking.
  • Backpacking allows you to immerse yourself in nature and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Context #2 | Verb

travel

To backpack means to travel or hike while carrying all necessary belongings in a backpack. It is a cost-effective and flexible way of exploring different destinations.

Synonyms

hike with a backpack, travel with a backpack

Examples of usage

  • We decided to backpack across Europe during our gap year.
  • They are planning to backpack through South America next summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "backpacking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mochilão

🇮🇳 बैकपैकिंग

🇩🇪 Rucksackreisen

🇮🇩 berkemas

🇺🇦 похід з рюкзаком

🇵🇱 podróżowanie z plecakiem

🇯🇵 バックパッキング

🇫🇷 randonnée sac à dos

🇪🇸 mochilero

🇹🇷 sırt çantasıyla seyahat

🇰🇷 백패킹

🇸🇦 السفر بحقيبة الظهر

🇨🇿 cestování s batohem

🇸🇰 cestovanie s batohom

🇨🇳 背包旅行

🇸🇮 pohodništvo z nahrbtnikom

🇮🇸 bakpokaferðalag

🇰🇿 рюкзакпен саяхаттау

🇬🇪 ზურგჩანთით მოგზაურობა

🇦🇿 arxalıqla səyahət

🇲🇽 mochilero

Etymology

The term 'backpacking' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, initially used to describe the practice of carrying one's belongings in a backpack while hiking or traveling. Over time, backpacking has evolved into a popular outdoor activity enjoyed by people around the world. It is closely associated with adventure, exploration, and a sense of freedom.

See also: backpacker.