- present participle of backpack.
backpacking
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David Andrus spent most of his life backpacking and mountain biking near his Colorado home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
With bikepacking — backpacking by bike — you can cover more terrain than by foot and access scenic trails closed off to cars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
She got a job, found a partner, started running, and booked backpacking trips.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
At his condo last fall, Pretti was preparing for a biking and backpacking trip in Utah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026
“My boyfriend, Paolo, is backpacking around the world,” she continued.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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