Length of Backpacking Trip

[ghostdog]

We almost always do 7 day trips but it is amazing what one can accomplish in just three days if that is what you have. You can make a real good one in 4 days and three nights.

[briansnat]

Most of my trips are just weekend overniters. Once in a while I'll do a 3 day, 2 night trip.

I've only been out 4 or more days a few times.

[ppine]

Indiana,

It is common in the inter-mountain West to drive 40, 75 or even 100 miles from the pavement in search of some wild country. Many county roads are dirt and even some of the state highways are still dirt.

[Newanderthal]

whatever I can get

[Davefromva]

Originally Posted by rockclimbing_n_rappelling

When you take a backpacking trip, how long do you backpack for? We have some vacation time built up and are considering backpacking. We were thinking maybe 4 days and 3 nights. We're just curious to see how everyone else does it!

3 nights 4 days is a perfect trip length in my book. I just make sure I hike or camp somewhat close to a river so I dont have to pack water.

[Hikenhunter]

Take advantage of what ever you can get. 2 days and 1 night are better than no days and no nights.