{"id":20309,"date":"2016-08-18T22:00:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T22:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=20309"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:55:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:55:14","slug":"50-essential-backpacking-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/50-essential-backpacking-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"50 essential backpacking tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Backpack <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ems.com\/ea-how-to-pack-a-backpack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">packed<\/a>, boots on\u2014what could be simpler than a walk in the wilderness? Well, the pleasures of the great outdoors may be simple, but survival can get pretty complicated if the unexpected strikes. For this reason, the pro backpacker will research and prepare in advance of their trip, and be sure to be equipped and informed while on the trail. If you\u2019re new to the game or have been taking unnecessary risks all this time, now is the right moment for a quick primer.<\/p>\n<p>If <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcta.org\/wild\/2014\/10\/21\/planning-your-first-hike-the-easy-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preparation<\/a> doesn\u2019t feel very rock and roll, just think of it as another way to heighten your anticipation. For example, get online and do some thorough virtual reconnaissance of the area you plan to visit, noting any dangerous animals that dwell there and how to avoid them. The weather report is another essential factor; while you should be <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcta.org\/wild\/2014\/10\/21\/safety-class-avoiding-search-and-rescue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prepared for any eventuality<\/a>, figuring out the most likely conditions in advance will help you prioritize when packing. Local or expert websites will furnish you with tips you wouldn\u2019t have thought of yourself\u2014like don\u2019t walk above the tree line during in a thunderstorm if you don\u2019t want to get fried.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re out on the trail, hardcore though you may be, you can maximize your enjoyment or achievement by hiking smart: that means eating regularly and eating right, resting frequently, not getting lost\u2014and knowing how to get yourself rescued in the unimaginable eventuality that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0302674\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things go wrong<\/a>. For more tips on how to ensure that they don\u2019t, and that your have everything with you that you need to prevail, be sure to check out this new infographic with tips on everything from how to pack that bag wisely to what food to eat. And don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wta.org\/hiking-info\/basics\/how-to\/how-to-leave-no-trace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clear up after yourself<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/50-essential-backpacking-tips-DV2.png\" alt=\"50-essential-backpacking-tips\" width=\"720\" height=\"8559\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Add this infographic to your site by copying and pasting the following embed code:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><textarea style=\"margin: 0px; width: 650px; height: 200px;\">&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/50-essential-backpacking-tips-DV2.png&#8221; width=&#8221;540&#8243; alt=&#8221;50 Essential Backpacking Tips&#8221;&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/viewfinder.expedia.com\/tips-trends\/50-essential-backpacking-tips\/&#8221;&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;50 Essential Backpacking Tips [Infographic] by the team at &lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/viewfinder.expedia.com\/tips-trends\/50-essential-backpacking-tips\/&#8221;&gt;Expedia&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n<\/textarea><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Back Country. (2016). Planning for a Backpacking Trip. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.backcountry.com\/sc\/backpacking-guide-infographic\">backcountry.com<\/a><br \/>\nBerg, E. (2016). How To Leave No Trace. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wta.org\/hiking-info\/basics\/how-to\/how-to-leave-no-trace\">wta.org<\/a><br \/>\nEastern Mountain Sports. (2016). How to Pack a Backpack. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ems.com\/ea-how-to-pack-a-backpack.html\">ems.com<\/a><br \/>\nEngelson, A. (2016). Backpacking 101. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wta.org\/hiking-info\/basics\/backpacking-101\">wta.org<\/a><br \/>\nGeorgia State Parks. (2016). Outdoor Safety Tips. <a href=\"http:\/\/gastateparks.org\/Safety-Tips\">gastateparks.org<\/a><br \/>\nNational Park Service. (2016). Hiking Tips &#8211; Hike Smart. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grca\/planyourvisit\/hike-tips.htm\">nps.gov<\/a><br \/>\nNational Park Service. (2016). 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(2016). 21 Essential Hiking Tips. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rd.com\/advice\/travel\/21-essential-hiking-tips\/\">rd.com<\/a><br \/>\nRecreational Equipment Inc. (2016). Backpacks: How to Choose. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/backpack.html\">rei.com<\/a><br \/>\nSeeker. (2013). Top 10 Survival Tips Every Hiker Should Know. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seeker.com\/top-10-survival-tips-every-hiker-should-know-1768033722.html\">seeker.com<\/a><br \/>\nWashington Trails Association. (2016). Backpacking the Pasayten Wilderness. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wta.org\/go-hiking\/seasonal-hikes\/summer-destinations\/backpacking-the-pasayten-wilderness\">wta.org<\/a><br \/>\nIMDB. (2002). 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