While I love car camping—there’s something deeply fulfilling about strapping everything you need to your back and heading into the wilderness. Backpacking means every step takes you deeper into places few people get to see. It’s about waking up with the sun filtering through the trees, bathing in cold, crystal-clear rivers, and feeling the wind tangle your hair as you crest a mountain ridge. These adventures aren’t just about the views—they’re about the feeling of being completely present, totally free.