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A traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially, such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services.
Examples of backpacker in a Sentence
The backpacker did not have a penchant for luxury travel.
There are three designated backpacker campsites in addition to those already outlined within the Accommodation Section.
According to their website, in June 2006, Backpacker Magazine included the SIGG bottle in their field test of leading water bottles.
Only the SIGG bottle remained intact, causing Backpacker to call the SIGG "The World's Toughest Water Bottle".
The sign of a veteran backpacker is a pack that weighs less than 30 pounds, yet contains all of the essentials.
The May 2009 issue of Backpacker magazine gave the Gregory Z35 4.4 stars out of five, calling it a "workhorse."
Campmoor has everything the backpacker could want including food, gear and clothing.
They also carry everything for the backpacker including food and other items.
A hiking gear checklist is one of the most important things every hiker or backpacker needs to have before leaving for a trip.
It is much easier for rescue personnel to locate a backpacker on an established trail than it is for them to find traces of a trail you have blazed through the bush.
Backpacker Travel Insurance is geared for backpackers or those who plan to travel abroad for an extended period.
Backpacker claims are not only made when the traveler falls ill or loses some gear.
Your current insurance company may offer backpacker insurance, but if they do not (or the cost of the policy seems unreasonable) then you should review some of the offerings on the Internet.
Traveler's Insurance gives quotes for backpacker insurance on the Internet.
World Nomads - Recommended by TravelBlog.org, World Nomads is well-established and provides policies designed with the backpacker in mind.
They offer not only travel insurance, but many other services for the backpacker, including tours, hotels and hostels, and air and rail bookings.
While it may be tempting to save money by skipping travel insurance, there are many options available for even the most budget-conscious backpacker to be covered.
You can get some great reviews on backpacking items at The Backpacker.