Backpacking as a way of travelling is becoming quite popular although many people still fail to understand what the difference is between a regular traveler and a backpacker. Regular travelling has been associated with spending huge sums of money and sleeping in expensive hotels as one takes time to visit some of the must see places in a given country, city or place. That understanding of travelling has made many people to shy away from exploring their desired destinations as they find the experience to be quite expensive.Backpacking is a cheap way of travelling where one gets to explore their desired destinations without having to spend much and all that one needs for the trip fits into the backpack which they carry along with them. It’s an ideal way of travelling especially for those who intend to spend some days in hiking, mountain climbing and trekking around the beaches. The advantageous associated with backpacking are enormous as it impacts one in all areas of life like the emotional health, physical and even psychological. To enjoy maximum benefit from a backpacking trip, there are some of the measures that one should put in place like ensuring that you plan well for the trip.Apart from having proper planning, you also need to be aware of some of the things that you should not carry along with you or some of the actions that you should avoid. This book has covered in detail all that you need to know about backpacking, the benefits, how to plan for your trip and some of the things that you need to avoid if you intend to enjoy your hiking trip. Most of the challenges associated with backpacking can also be addressed effectively if you are well aware of what to expect as you get to prepare well in advance.This book will provide you all the necessary tips, tricks and hints you can use to make your life easier while hiking. Happy hiking!