What is Backpacking?

Backpacking -- tramping, trekking or backcountry camping -- is essentially the combination of hiking and camping in the backcountry. For some adventurer, backpacking is the act of sleeping in the wild, away from the trappings of civilization or the art of being self-contained, carrying everything you need to survive, whilst walking/cycling from one location to another on a multi-day journey through a natural landscape. A

backpacker carries camping gear: a tent, sleeping bag, cookware, food and clothing, in a backpack and hikes to a backcountry camping destination.

The great outdoors can be overwhelming for first-time backpackers, especially when you are camping in the wilderness -- miles from roads, facilities and other people.

Backpacking trips range from short one-night trips to multi-day trips. Some trips start at one trailhead and end at another. And some backpackers even set-out on months long distance end-to end treks called thru hikes.

For first-time backpackers, the idea can be a bit daunting. After all, hiking long hours with a heavy pack, sleeping in primitive camp sites with no facilities whatsoever, and relying only on the equipment you can carry at one time are things that you don’t really do in your everyday life! But don't let the unfamiliar landscape or worries of being in the wild keep you from going backpacking.

But to get started backpacking you don't have to walk thousands of miles. There are many short and moderate destinations that are scenic and beautiful.

Source :

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/top-six-tips-for-beginner-backpackers