Clarification - These pages are about in the backwoods carrying your own food and sleeping outside type of backpacking. They are not about traveling Europe and seeing the sites type backpacking (which is fine too, but a different topic).
Disclaimer - I and other posters on this site are/am not a professional guide(s). We do not claim to have any authority on issues of backpacking and safety. People die every year while backpacking (or walking down the street, but that's neither here nor there). You backpack at your own risk. Please do so safely.
Backpacking is amazing. If you are here though, you probably already know that. There are many styles and ways to do it, and many reasons to do it. Some people backpack for photography, some do it as a challenge, some do it to relax, some do it just to be in the woods. Whatever your reasons it's beautiful out there, with lots to learn and much to explore. This is just a collection of information about backpacking that we've cared to write down. Maybe it can be of some use to you as you figure out your style, look for fun places to go, or if you just want some inspiration.