Real Life Backpacking

This is the true story of 4 strangers friends (and a "guide", we’ll call him AJ) picked to go backpacking, and have their experience recorded. To find out what happens when newbies go backpacking, and things don't always go according to plan.

This is an 8-part video series exploring backpacking for beginners. Watch for more videos every week!

Teaser Video

Trail Do's and Don'ts

Social Responsibility and Leave No Trace

How to Poop in the Woods, Not Freak Out, and LNT

How to Filter Water

What You Need to Know About Starting a Campfire

How to Find a Campsite & Set Up a Tent

Early Season Conditions

How to Pack and Fit Your Pack

More Videos Coming Soon!

Trail Do's and Don'ts

Social Responsibility and Leave No Trace

How to Poop in the Woods, Not Freak Out, and LNT

How to Filter Water

What You Need to Know About Starting a Campfire

How to Find a Campsite & Set Up a Tent

Early Season Conditions

How to Pack and Fit Your Pack

More Videos Coming Soon!

Meet Our Backpackers

Guide - AJ, 41
Brayden, 19
Colleen, 19
Michael, 19
Jenna, 19

ARE YOU READY  

FOR YOUR FIRST BACKPACKING TRIP?  

ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR FIRST BACKPACKING TRIP?

Group of hikers taking a selfie

KELTY'S 9 TIPS  

FOR FIRST-TIME BACKPACKERS  

KELTY'S 9 TIPS FOR FIRST-TIME BACKPACKERS