Going On Your First Backpacking Trip? Here Are 5 Essential Tips.

Backpacking is an adventure that appeals to everyone. It lets you explore the wilderness on your own, teaches you self-sufficiency, and connects you with nature in a unique way. It's a different experience than driving to your campsite with all your stuff. Backpacking in the wilderness and backcountry will call out to the primal side of your psyche that is often told to be quiet in this modern-day society.