70 Best Backpacking Blogs and Websites in 2025
Backpacking Blogs
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1. GoBackpacking
Blog https://gobackpacking.com/ + Follow Blog
A travel blog with backpacking advice for independent budget travelers. The blog features tips for planning budget trips, with a special focus on around the world travel, plus inspired destination articles, and large photos added daily. Learn to backpack around the world.MORE Email ****@gobackpacking.com
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2. Hostelworld Blog
Blog https://www.hostelworld.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
We bring you the best news in cheap travel and backpacking tips, top city and destination guides and advice on the best things to see and do - anywhere!
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3. The Trek
Blog https://thetrek.co/ + Follow Blog
The Trek is All Things Thru-Hiking. We share stories, advice, news, and resources from the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and all long trails in between.
Email ****@thetrek.co
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4. The Pinay Solo Backpacker
Blog https://thepinaysolobackpacker.com/ + Follow Blog
Gael Hilotin is a travel blogger from the Philippines. Since 2010, She has written travel features on the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. She has contributed to the local and foreign travel news sites, newspapers, and magazines. This blog started out in January 2010 where she aims to inspire her readers to explore the Philippines and the world as well as empower Filipinas through travel. In 2012, she quit her job to travel around the Philippines for 7 months. Gael has visited all 81 provinces in the Philippines.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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5. The Hiking Life
Blog https://www.thehikinglife.com/ + Follow Blog
The Hiking Life is a compilation of tips and advice on trip planning, lightweight backpacking techniques and improving your wilderness skill set. It contains detailed information for more than 170 of the world's great hikes and was put together with the mission of inspiring and enabling folks to go backpacking.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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6. Happybackpacker
Blog https://www.happybackpacker.de/ + Follow Blog
Happybackpacker is a backpacking travel blog for world travel backpackers. Anja shares her travel reports and tips which help the world traveler travel planning.
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7. Backpackers Wanderlust
Blog https://www.backpackerswanderlust.com/ + Follow Blog
A backpacking twenty something sharing her best tips, destination guides and personal stories so you have the can have the best adventure exploring the world.
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8. Backpackers.com Blog
Blog https://backpackers.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
Backpackers.com provides in-depth outdoor gear reviews, recommendations, and guides for backpacking gear, camping gear, and hiking gear. Follow this blog for gear recommendations and outdoor guides by backpackers, for backpackers.MORE Email ****@backpackers.com
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9. Kat is Travelling
Blog https://katistravelling.com/ + Follow Blog
I'm Kat, the writer behind this blog. In September 2015 I quit my job to go backpacking around Australia for a year on a Working Holiday Visa. My love for travel comes from learning about new destinations by immersing myself in their cultural and natural beauty.MORE Email ****@katistravelling.com
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10. Wild. Blog
Blog https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
Wild. provide guided hiking and backpacking trips to the most extraordinary wild places in the Western United States. Their tours range from high adventure backpacking trips to culturally rich inn-based hiking tours and everything in between. They've been mentioned in the New York Times, Men's Health, Backpacker Magazine and on the Discovery Channel.MORE Email ****@wildlandtrekking.com
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11. Heart My Backpack
Blog https://www.heartmybackpack.com/category/norway/ + Follow Blog
I'm Silvia. I blog about life as an American-Norwegian in Norway, as well as my continued travels around the world. My aim is to find a balance between my eagerness to see all the places, and my newfound desire to build a permanent home somewhere.MORE Email ****@heartmybackpack.com
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12. Bearfoot Theory » Wilderness Backpacking
Blog https://bearfoottheory.com/category/backpacking/ + Follow Blog
Learn everything you need to know to plan an adventurous backpacking trip including trails, tips, the best gear & most popular backpacking guides. Bearfoot Theory is an outdoor travel blog on a mission to inspire & empower you to get outside with a strong skill set.MORE Email ****@bearfoottheory.com
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13. Journey Era Blog
Blog https://www.journeyera.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
Welcome to Journey Era by Jackson Groves. I've been backpacking and exploring epic locations around the world for over 2 years. I've never spent more than $12 a night on accommodation and am always looking for real adventures like treks, waterfalls and cliff jumping!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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14. The Big Outside
Blog https://thebigoutside.com/category/backpacking/ + Follow Blog
Michael Lanza is an author and the former Northwest Editor of Backpacker Magazine. At The Big Outside, he shares stories and images from his hiking, backpacking, skiing, and paddling adventures, many of them with his family, as well as gear reviews and tips on outdoor skills.MORE Email ****@thebigoutside.com
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15. We Seek Travel Blog
Blog https://www.weseektravel.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
We Seek Travel is a backpacking, adventure travel blog like no other. Over the past three years, We Seek Travel has published over 400 articles with inspiring photography from some of the best adventure travel destinations on earth. From guides to ocean sailing to minimal van living to trekking in the tallest mountain ranges on earth, We Seek Travel inspires you to get out, explore and enjoy the journey.MORE Email ****@weseektravel.com
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16. Backpacking With My Lens
Blog https://www.backpackingwithmylens.com/ + Follow Blog
Backpacking with my lens is a personal blog curated by Meenakshi Bose who is an avid traveller. She is on a mission to help her fellow travellers by sharing her experiences, curated city guides, travel tips & tricks.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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17. Out of Your Comfort Zone Blog
Blog https://www.outofyourcomfortzone.net/blog/ + Follow Blog
Out of Your Comfort Zone's main goal is to give advice about how to backpack economically and effectively which, for many, can be considered an art.
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18. The Backpack Guide
Blog https://thebackpackguide.com/ + Follow Blog
Welcome to The Backpack Guide! My name is Tucker and I'm excited that you chose The Backpack Guide as your go-to resource for backpack reviews and information. I look forward to helping you find the pack that's perfect for you!MORE Email ****@thebackpackguide.com
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19. Section Hikers Backpacking Blog
Blog https://sectionhiker.com/ + Follow Blog
Philip Werner is the author of Sectionhiker.com. He is an outdoor writer, guide and educator. His mission is to promote lightweight hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering so that people of all ages can hike safely, comfortably and mindfully.MORE Email ****@sectionhiker.com
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20. South East Asia Backpacker
Blog https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/articles/ + Follow Blog
South East Asia Backpacker Magazine is the first and only magazine for independent travellers in South East Asia. South East Asia Backpacker has backpacker stories, tips, events & travel tales. This is the essential magazine for all travellers to South East Asia.MORE Email ****@southeastasiabackpacker.com
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21. Backpack.nl Blog
Blog https://www.backpackblog.nl/blog/ + Follow Blog
I'm Robbert, the founder of Backpackblog.nl . My hobbies are especially backpacking and sports. Follow this blog for General Inspiration, Specific Tips, Costs, Preparations, Routes and Backpacking Articles in Asia and Australia.MORE Facebook 3.5K Domain Authority 22 Get Email Contact
22. ADVENTR.CO
Blog https://adventr.co/category/backpacking/ + Follow Blog
Exploring the secrets of the Colorado Plateau and the Rocky Mountains with my camera. Specializing in Ancient Ruins and Rock Art.
Email ****@anasaziphoto.com
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23. I Heart Pacific Northwest
Blog https://www.iheartpacificnorthwest.com/blog_p.. + Follow Blog
I Heart Pacific Northwest is designed and written by Lisa Holmes, a graphic designer living in Portland, Oregon. When I'm not designing websites or print materials at my company, Yulan Studio, I like to spend time exploring the surrounding area. This website contains a trip report from every hike I've done since moving to Oregon.MORE Email ****@iheartpnw.com
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24. Adventure Alan
Blog https://www.adventurealan.com/ + Follow Blog
Since 1999 your source for honest & factual information on ultralight backpacking & hiking, backpacking gear, gear reviews, tips and tricks.
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25. The Backpack Couple
Blog https://thebackpackcouple.com/ + Follow Blog
Bounded by our passion for adventure, we embarked on this work in progress journey across seas, sites, tastes and sounds all over the country and beyond documented in this blog space.
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26. The Broke Backpacker Blog
Blog https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
A budget backpacking blog, featuring travel planning, destination advice, travel insurance, gear reviews, cheap flights, travel tips, and travel jobs. Authored by Will Hatton, a UK-born travel blogger, and Founder of The Broke Backpacker.MORE Email ****@thebrokebackpacker.com
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27. Hikematic Articles Blog
Blog https://hikematic.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
Hikematic is your complete guide and go to source to all things outdoors including gear, camping destinations, hiking and guides on various subjects.
Email ****@hikematic.com
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28. Somewhere Sierra
Blog https://somewheresierra.com/backpacking/ + Follow Blog
Sierra Ducatt is an Outdoor Photographer and Storyteller exploring the world between the PNW and the SoCal beaches. She writes about her travels to inspire people to get outdoors and hopes the tips, experiences, and ideas shared here help people plan their next adventure.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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29. Planet Of Adventures
Blog https://planetofadventures.com/ + Follow Blog
Hi! I'm Juan, and this is my Adventure travel blog. Follow my journey around the world backpacking on a budget in search of outdoor adventures wherever I go!
Email ****@planetofadventures.com
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30. Backpackers Trip
Blog https://www.backpackerstrip.com/category/back.. + Follow Blog
Top Rated Backpacking Gear Reviews, Buying Guide and Comparison Chart are available here to help you find the best backpacking gear.
Email ****@gmail.com
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Backpacking Bloggers
| Blogger Name | Designation | Blog Link | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Lee | Founder And Editor In Chief | gobackpacking.com | @rtwdave | 25.8K | |
| Cam Honan | Author | thehikinglife.com | @thehikinglife | 1.4K | |
| Anja Knorr | Author | happybackpacker.de | @happybackp | 6.4K | |
| Tasha Amy | Travel Blogger | backpackerswanderlust.com | @backpackwanders | 1.3K | |
| Silvia Lawrence | Author / Advertising / Media | heartmybackpack.com/category/norway | @heartmybackpack | 21.1K | |
| Jackson Groves | Author | journeyera.com/blog | @journeyera | 7.1K | |
| Olly Gaspar | Author | weseektravel.com/blog | @weseektravel | 65 | |
| Meenakshi Bose | Author | backpackingwithmylens.com | |||
| Philip Werner | Author | sectionhiker.com | @philipwerner | 8.3K | |
| Nikki Scott | Owner and Editor | southeastasiabackpacker.com/articles | |||
| Randy Langstraat | Author | adventr.co/category/backpacking | @intrepidxj | 509 | |
| Alan Dixon | Blogger | adventurealan.com | @adventure_alan | 344 | |
| Nick | Author | hikematic.com/blog | |||
| Rafi | Author | backpackerstrip.com/category/backpacking-tips | |||
| Audrey Bergner | Author | thatbackpacker.com | @thatbackpacker | 16.7K | |
| Tutubi | Author | backpackingphilippines.com | |||
| Chris Stevens | Author | backpackerbanter.com/blog/latest | |||
| Carol Roberts | Editor | hikinglady.com/blog | |||
| Tom Stevenson | Writer | thetravellingtom.com/blog | @thetravellintom | 4.7K | |
| Sinjana | Creator | backpacknxplore.com/blogroll | @backpacknxplore | 1.1K | |
| Michael Huxley | Author | bemusedbackpacker.com/travel-blog | |||
| Anika | Author | wavesnbackpack.com/en | |||
| Bob Shaver | Author | backpackingtechnology.com/blog | |||
| Claire Sturzaker | Author | talesofabackpacker.com/blog | @clairesturz | 24.6K | |
| Dave Collins | Author & Founder | cleverhiker.com/blog | |||
| planetofadventures | Contributor | planetofadventures.com | |||
| Scott Morrison | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Katie Quinn | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Penina Satlow | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Mg Hibionada | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Matthew Podolsky | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Jenn Wall | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Lohanna Reis | Contributor | outofyourcomfortzone.net | |||
| Kelly Floro | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Gael Dida | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| J. Taylor Bell | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| 4 Shirts | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Lisa Holmes | Contributor | iheartpacificnorthwest.com | |||
| Thomas Allie | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Jack Tracy | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Sarah Siddle | Contributor | gobackpacking.com | |||
| Kate "mantra" Thompson | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Andrea Pier | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Ralph Preston | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Zen | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Beans | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Shelly Mittrick | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Bloodhound | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Kellie Dobrescu | Contributor | thetrek.co | |||
| Diane Duffard | Contributor | thetrek.co |
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Heels In My Backpack
About - Heels in my Backpack is the go-to blog for girly backpackers looking for advice on fashion, beauty and everything travelling. Heels In My Backpack is your go to place for the backpacking basics.
UK Backpacker
About - Hi I'm Rob Pollard and this blog details my onward journey from couch potato to backpacker. Hopefully it will spur more people on to take up this rewarding activity.
Backpacks and Bunkbeds
About - Backpacks and Bunkbeds is an independent travel blog with a focus on backpacking, hostels, volunteering, road trips and weekend breaks. Neil Barnes is a London based budget travel blogger, trying to help fellow backpackers and travelers with articles covering costs, maps, directions, money saving tips.
Backpackinglight.co.uk
About - Backpackinglight.co.uk is a family run online retailer championing an array of UK designed and international lightweight equipment for the outdoors.