backpacker
noun[C]
uk/ˈbæk.pæk.ər/us/ˈbæk.pæk.ɚ/B1
apersonwhotravelswith abackpack, usually notspendingvery muchmoneyandstayinginplacesthat are notexpensive:
10yearsago, mostvisitorsto Costa Rica wereadventurousbackpackerstravellingon abudget.
Theysellmouth-wateringVietnamesefoodat verylowpricesand theplacefillsup with backpackers veryquickly.
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apersonwho goeswalkingfromplacetoplacein thecountryside,carryingthe things they need in abackpackandcampingatnight:
"I'm abigbackpacker," he says. "Ilovehikingin the Sierra NevadaMountains."
There is nowateron thishike, but backpackerslookingfor aruggedoutingcanfindgoodcampsitesalong the way.
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- Workaway is awebsiteforbudgetbackpackerseagertoworkon a Hawaiianfarmor in a Kathmanduorphanageinexchangeforboard.
- Thehostelhas agenuineandfriendlyatmospherewithindividualroomstoescapefrom the backpackercrowdif youwant.
- Thisrouteonlyseestherarebackpacker with aneyefor goodcross-countrywalking.
- Backpackers areuniquelyequippedfor atriplike this, havingbuiltup thetenacity,skills, andpassiontopushon with severaldaysofsupplies.
Camping
- awning
- billy
- bivouac
- bivvy
- bivvy sack
- camping
- camping site
- campsite
- canopy tent
- canvas
- caravan site
- caravanning
- encampment
- pitch
- ridge pole
- ridge tent
- tent city
- tent pole
- tented village
- trailer park
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Travellers & visitors
Hiking & orienteering
Walking and walkers
Moving a long way on foot