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.

バックカントリーキャンプとは？

バックカントリーのキャンプ場は、より自然に近い状態に保たれ、ごく少数のキャンパーしか利用できない。トイレやシャワーなどの公共施設はないが、そこにたどり着くための労力を惜しまない人は、甘い孤独を味わうことができる。しかもその「作業」は、必ずしも何時間もハイキングする必要はない。車から歩いて5分から15分のバックカントリーキャンプ場はたくさんある。しかし、森の中のトレッキングという響きが好きなら、車を置き去りにして必要なものすべてを背中に背負うことさえ厭わなければ、探検できるトレイルや場所は無数にある。

“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.