- present participle of backpack.
backpacking
Example Sentences
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Backpacking in the High Sierra requires a permit.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2023
Backpacking as a couple is already a trust exercise, but in the slick thriller “Significant Other,” that exercise escalates into a triathlon of psychic fitness.
From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2022
Backpacking, for me, is an escape from many things – emails, co-workers, relationships, routine.
From The Guardian • Aug. 31, 2018
If you’re new to hiking or backpacking, there are several introductory courses — like REI’s “Map and Compass Navigation Basics” or “Lightweight Backpacking Basics” — that can help you get started.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2018
An annual Backpacking School also brings dozens of newcomers to the club and to the region’s trails each year.
From Washington Times • Dec. 12, 2015