Planning a hike and want to educate yourself beforehand? Check out our top picks for the best audiobooks for backpacking below…
How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners
Paul Magnanti
If you’ve never backpacked before and would like to learn more about it before attempting your first trek, you’re in luck. This audiobook is geared towards beginning backpackers. It will start at the beginning and tell you everything that you need to know to successfully backpack anywhere in the world. It will teach you everything from learning what to pack to developing cheat sheets and even how to navigate rough terrain and deal with wildlife. Regardless of where you’re headed, this is the ultimate book that provides invaluable tips to give you the confidence to head out to your destination.
If you have a backpacking trip planned, this audiobook can be a huge help regardless of how many times you’ve backpacked in the past because it provides hundreds of tips, suggestions, and pieces of advice that will prove very valuable once your trip begins.
Backpacking: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started on Your First Backpacking Trip
Timothy S. Morris
If you’re interested in backpacking but still a little insecure because you don’t know what to expect, this audiobook is for you. Let’s face it; backpacking is a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous and this audiobook prepares you so that you’re ready for everything that lies ahead. The chapters included in the book give information dealing with the right type of gear to pack, making healthy food choices while you’re on your route, purchasing the best type of footwear, and how to stay comfortable the entire time you’re walking.
As you can see, the book gives very practical and useful information that goes a long way in making your trip both safe and enjoyable so before you head out on your next backpacking adventure, make this book a part of your library collection.
Backpacking with the Saints: Wilderness Hiking as Spiritual Practice
Belden C. Lane
In this audiobook, the author goes into detail on how trekking across the wilderness can allow you to be more spiritual and he uses his own backpacking experiences to demonstrate this. He goes into detail not just about the trip itself but also about the results it produced including the art of silence, how to travel light, experiencing natural wonder, and learning to pay attention better. He also relied on the teachings of people such as Thomas Merton, John of the Cross, and Hildegard of Bingen, to name a few, so that he never felt alone while walking.
If you’ve ever considered backpacking to be a spiritual experience, you’re on the right track and this audiobook makes a great starting point.
50 Things You Need to Know About Backpacking through Europe on a Budget: Simple Tips and Tricks to Save You Time and Money
Amy Dresser
Backpacking through Europe is a dream that many people have. If you’re on a budget and would still love to see Europe, this audiobook is for you. Even though most travel guides give you tips on the best eating places and hotels, this book does much more. It specifically gives tips on how to trek across Europe if your budget is limited and it therefore has the capability to speak to millions of people. You no longer have to let your lack of funds prevent you from trekking across Europe because this book teaches you how to do just that and even have money left over in the end.
Thanks to this audiobook, you can have the European trip of your dreams without breaking the bank so before you pack that very first item in your backpack, don’t forget to listen to this book.
The Backpacking Guide to Hostels: What Every Beginner Needs to Know
Grizzly Publishing
Hostels are a great way to save money as you backpack across various countries but in order to make the most out of them, you have to be prepared for what they’re all about. Not only is this a great idea when you need a place to stay and you’re on a budget but they’re also a great way to experience fun activities and meet lots of new people. If you need to save money and you’re not averse to sharing a bathroom with others, hostels can save you a lot of money regardless of where you’re headed. This audiobook includes details on how to find the best hostels, how to make the most out of your experience, and how to save even more money once you find the right one so it is truly invaluable for every traveler.
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Bill Bryson
Everyone’s heard about the Appalachian Trail but not everyone knows how magnificent it truly is. Trekking across this trail presents you with opportunities to enjoy some of the most beautiful sites that the country has to offer. If you want to make sure that you don’t miss anything important along the way, this audiobook can be a huge asset. The author provides a history of the area and what you can expect as you travel the trail, which can even include a few bears! Also included are gorgeous forests and sparkling stream; if you listen to this audiobook before you head out, you are guaranteed not to miss anything significant during your trip.
Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
Rolf Potts
If you feel tempted to take a break from your regular life, be it for a week or several months, traveling to places you’ve never been to before and enjoying some brand-new experiences can be a simple task with the help of this audiobook. Of course, independent spirits don’t always come with a big bank account so if you’re planning to travel but aren’t able to spend a lot of money, the book can help you with financing your travels, deciding where you want to go, handling any type of adversities along the way, how to adjust to life on the road, and how to volunteer and work in the location you’re visiting.
You don’t have to let your money situation or your lack of experience stop you from taking the trip of your dreams. This book tells you the things that you need to know to experience a smooth, trouble-free trek to any place on the planet while saving yourself a lot of money.
Backpacking Junkie: How to Backpack Around the World by Yourself
Howie Junkie
Backpacking anywhere can bring you the experiences of a lifetime and if you’d prefer to go by yourself but you’re a little afraid, do not worry. This audiobook teaches you how to backpack, how to do so without spending a lot of money, how to get rid of the fears that you may have about traveling solo, and how to learn the logistics of successful backpacking. You can experience something different every day of a backpacking trip and, thanks to the practical tips given in this book, you don’t have to be hesitant to start planning the backpacking trip of a lifetime.
Simply plug this book in, start listening, and learn valuable tips and suggestions from beginning to end so that regardless of where you’re planning to go, it will be simple to make it a trip that you’ll never forget.
Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival – Bushcraft Series
Dave Canterbury
Although not specifically related to backpacking across different areas, this book is perfect for those who love to spend time in the great outdoors with a backpack in tow. Whether you carry a backpack or not, the book gives practical suggestions and tips for those people who want to trek across the land without carrying around a lot of luggage or other items that can make the trip a difficult one. The tips include how to choose the right items for your backpack or kit, how to collect and cook your meals, and even how to make the tools that you’ll need to survive and be safe. This is a practical and very valuable audiobook that allows your next trip to be a comfortable one and will build up your confidence from start to finish.
Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
Heather Anderson
If you’d like to be inspired by a real backpacker who has trekked the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail, Heather Anderson’s story is all you need. Before she turned 25 years old, she had backpacked through all three of these trails. Years later, she did it again after leaving a life that she wasn’t happy with. Along the way, she experienced pain, loneliness, and a lot of danger and fear but she plodded forward anyway and gained a lot in return. By the time she got back home, she became more confident and conquered a lot of her doubt. Sharing her story has helped millions of people to do the same thing she did. If you’re interested in a backpacking trip but are still a little hesitant, this book is likely to be the impetus that you need to get started and it will not let you down.
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