2. Backpacking & Backpackers
Backpackers who go tramping in the forests sleeping in tents and on the beach, and
hitchhike their way around the world
Backpackers generally travel for a longer period of time than most other tourists, and they
tend to travel in several different countries during their time away.
Counting every ounce, cutting their toothbrushes in half to ease weight.
Smaller packs and buying lightweight clothes, quick drying travel towel.
Travels with a lot of tech gear like iPods and laptops.
Wear Sturdy Hiking Boots.-Adventure, Military Watch, Lightweight and Waterproof Tent,
Book with maps –lonely planets.
RTW Travelers.
3. Kind of backpackers and their
Characteristics
The Spiritual Travelers
Young
Exploring local religions and customs.
Spends time reading books on Buddhism, Kabala, or Yoga and talking about how
connected life is.
These backpackers are usually found in South America, India, and Southeast Asia.
4. Kind of backpackers and their
Characteristics
The Hippie
The hippie can be found wearing fisherman pants, dreadlocks, lots of necklaces.
Use local transportation, eat local food, and talk about cultural imperialism.
Beg for money to get to the next place.
They usually avoid most tourist destinations or areas because “it’s too commercial.
5. The Gap Yearer
Usually college aged, English, Kiwi or Aussie.
Tends to be traveling for exactly one year right before or after university.
They follow RWT ticket route
spending most of their time in Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and Australia.
Party a lot, Sleep in dorms, Drink a lot, Do sex.
Kind of backpackers and their
Characteristics
6. The couple
Spends most of their time sightseeing, touring, and doing activities.
older travelers avoid party and the younger version goes opposite route.
They are found worldwide.
Kind of backpackers and their
Characteristics
7. The Digital Nomad
Traveler Flashback sours has evolved into a new species called Digital Nomad.
Carrying laptops, cameras, video cameras, and iPads, they spend much of their time
behind their computer.
Their first questions is always about the Wi-Fi.
Kind of backpackers and their
Characteristics
8. Satisfy the Backpackers Needs and
wants
Proving Lower cost accommodation.
Local food.
Make them to get an experience in local culture.
Internet and Technology.
Peace.
Information about the place he/she visited or Visits.
