backpacking

Thân thiện

Astronauts carry oxygen tanks while backpacking in space.

Definition

Noun: 1. The activity of traveling or hiking while carrying one's belongings in a backpack: This refers to a form of low-cost, independent travel, often involving hiking and staying in hostels or camping, where all necessary gear is carried on the back. 2. The act of carrying a load in a pack on one's back: This is a more general meaning referring to the method of transporting items using a backpack.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Travel/Hiking):
  • Backpacking through Europe is a popular way for students to see the continent.
  • They spent the summer backpacking in the mountains.
• Noun (General Carrying):
  • The backpacking of supplies was necessary for the remote expedition.

Advanced Usage

• "To go backpacking": This is the most common verb phrase used to describe engaging in the travel activity.
  • After graduation, she plans to go backpacking in Southeast Asia for three months.

Variants and Related Words

• Backpack (noun): A bag carried on the back, typically supported by two shoulder straps.
  • She packed her backpack for the trip.
• Backpack (verb): To travel or hike carrying a backpack.
  • We backpacked across the national park.
• Backpacker (noun): A person who travels or hikes with a backpack.
  • The hostel was full of backpackers from around the world.

Synonyms

• Trekking: Making a long or difficult journey on foot, often in wild areas.
• Hiking: The activity of going for long walks in the countryside or wilderness.
• Rucksacking (less common): An older term with a similar meaning to backpacking.

Related Phrases

• Budget travel: Inexpensive travel, which is often associated with backpacking.
• Gap year travel: Travel taken, often involving backpacking, during a year's break from formal education.

Học thuật

Noun

1. carrying something in a pack on the back
   • the backpacking of oxygen is essential for astronauts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• packing