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.

O que é o campismo de fundo?

Os parques de campismo do interior são mantidos mais naturais e só têm espaço para um número muito reduzido de campistas. Não dispõem de instalações públicas, como casas de banho e duches, mas aqueles que estão dispostos a fazer o trabalho para os alcançar são recompensados com uma doce solidão. E esse "trabalho" nem sempre tem de exigir horas de caminhada. Há muitos acampamentos no interior do país que ficam a apenas cinco ou 15 minutos de caminhada do carro. Mas se gosta do som de uma caminhada pela floresta, há inúmeros trilhos e locais para explorar se estiver disposto a deixar o carro para trás e a amarrar tudo o que precisa às costas.

“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.