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Backpacking for beginners – the ultimate guide

Where to go on your first backpacking trip:

When you’re getting started, choose a backpacking destination that is fairly easy and not too far from home. This will give you the chance to test your abilities without getting into difficulty, and give you the chance to go back home if you need or want to. Start with just an overnight trip, allowing yourself plenty of daylight hours to reach your camp before dark. Also, don’t go too far off the beaten track; choosing a well-established trail with other hikers and campers around means help will be at hand should you need it.

What to pack for your backpacking trip:

How much you pack depends on how long you’re away for, but it’s always best to travel as light as possible. You may think you can’t go without that spare pair of jeans or boots, but it can soon add a lot of weight to your backpack making it difficult to carry. Here are a few essentials for an overnight backpacking trip…

All you need to know before your first backpacking trip You don’t need to jet off to far-flung corners of Asia or South America to go backpacking ! There are exciting and beautiful destinations just waiting to be discovered here in the UK, ideal for beginners who want to […]

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