For Backpackers, By Backpackers. Backpackers.com is a gear-focused website for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts, run by a group of backpacking enthusiasts and experts. We are dedicated members of the outdoor world that know a sweet piece of kit when we see one and can survive in the wilderness or abroad. We’re gear nerds, and we’re lovers, not haters. Our recommendations come with a review, but our goal is to provide you, the backpackers of the world, with straightforward choices to help you hit the trail. We focus on five main categories of Backpackers: the Wilderness Backpacker, Ultralight Backpacker, Car Camper, Day Hiker and Urban Hiker.