Making sure you have the right backpacking equipment can make or break a backpacking trip. We’ve used all our years of experience to provide you with reviews and guides to help ensure you are prepared for everything a backpacking in Europe holiday can throw at you.

Accessories

For all the products that don’t quite fit in the other categories! There are so many backpacking accessories that there really is something for anyone and everything! Follow the link for information on knives, firesteels, towels and more!

Backpacks

One of the most important pieces of backpacking equipment. Make sure you read our all our hints and tips to ensure you choose the right backpack for the occasion.

Clothing

It's important to take the right backpacking clothing on a backpacking trip. This means that the clothing you take is suitable for the activities that you plan on doing. This category provides tips for taking the right clothing away in the right situation.

Cooking

For those backpackers who like to tough it off the beaten track, ensuring you maintain a healthy diet is essential to the success of your trip. Here you will find information on cooking equipment and food ideas.

Footwear

It’s essential that you wear the right footwear when backpacking otherwise it’s not much fun at all! Follow the link for hints and tips on selecting the right footwear for you.

Navigation

Getting lost used to be one of the major problems with wilderness backpacking, ensure it doesn’t happen by taking some navigational aids with you whenever backpacking off the beaten track.

Reviews

In this section with review individual products that we have used on our own backpacking expeditions. We’ve wasted plenty of money on equipment but thanks to these reviews you don’t have to!

Safety Equipment


Shelter

Whether it be by tent or by backpacking tarp you will need to stay warm and dry if camping outside. This section contains tips on creating a shelter that will survive the fiercest of storms!

Sleeping

Everyone needs a good rest, no one more so than a backpacker that has spent all day on their feet. This section discusses all the things you need to be sleeping like a baby.