About Backpacking Light
We help people thrive outdoors. Our core values are advocacy, expertise, and generosity. We believe that people thrive and grow as hikers and backcountry enthusiasts at the intersection of consumer advocacy, trusted expertise, and a generous community.
The community at a glance
Backpacking Light is an online community for Campers and Hikers. It has been around since 2000. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes paid membership options.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Backpacking Light for?
- Best for Campers and Hikers enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion.
- Is Backpacking Light free to join?
- Backpacking Light is listed with paid membership options. The community link spells out current pricing and member benefits.
- What topics does Backpacking Light cover?
- On the Hive Index, Backpacking Light is organized under Campers, Hikers.
- How do I join Backpacking Light?
- You can join Backpacking Light by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Camping communities like?
- Communities for campers and RV enthusiasts to share trip tips, gear advice, and campsite recommendations. Covers dedicated membership clubs for full-time RVers, app-based communities for finding campsites, and Facebook groups for families living the road life.
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