Basically yes. You can go hiking without going backpacking but you can't go backpacking without hiking. Give it a try its a load of fun. You need to learn some things first before going it alone. Like what to pack in your backpack for the trip and where you are going.
Thomas Winnett has written: 'Sierra south' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Backpacking, Hiking 'Backpacking for fun' -- subject(s): Backpacking, Camping 'High Sierra Hiking Guide to Mt Whitney' 'Backpacking basics' -- subject(s): Backpacking 'Sierra South' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Backpacking, Hiking 'Backpacking in the wilderness rockies' 'The Comstock backpacking guide to California' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Trails, Backpacking
Craig Romano has written: 'Day hiking' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Hiking 'Backpacking Washington' -- subject(s): Trails, Guidebooks, Backpacking, Hiking 'Columbia Highlands'
Backpacking is likely to wear them out faster than hiking, but there are many variables. Backpacking puts more weight on the boots. But a hiker is more likely to hit more rugged areas then someone with a heavy pack.
Skiing in the Poconos.Whitewater rafting.Great hunting and fishing.Casinos.Terriffic hiking and backpacking.
If you mean 'backpacking', it means hiking in the county side with a back pack.
Tom Thwaites has written: '50 hikes in western Pennsylvania' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Hiking '50 hikes in central Pennsylvania' -- subject(s): Backpacking, Guidebooks, Hiking, Trails '50 hikes in eastern Pennsylvania' -- subject(s): Backpacking, Guidebooks, Hiking, Trails
NO. Very different.
Peter Lumley has written: 'Hill Walking (Venture Guide)' 'Backpacking' 'The Spur book of hill trekking' -- subject(s): Backpacking, Hiking
Backpacking also has it's basic five these being in order of importance hiking, shoes, the backpack, sleeping gear, and shelter.
The Kelly Website offers items for all your Hiking and Backpacking needs. They have anything and everything to help you with your needs for hiking and backpacking such as tents, shelters, sleeping bags and camping accessories and more.
Brew Davis has written: '46 days' -- subject(s): Backpacking, Hiking
Backpacking also has it's basic four, these being in order of importance: hiking shoes, dry clothes, sleeping gear and shelter.