slackpack
Definitions
To hike on a multi-day trail without carrying a backpack. Typically, this is accomplished by having another person transport the backpack using a vehicle.
Examples
“Some hikers choose⟳ to slackpack when they want⟳ credit for hiking the miles but do not want⟳ to carry⟳ full packs over difficult terrain.”
“Early on in my hike I ran into Sloop hiking south on the Trail. He was slackpacking. When we made eye contact⟳, he looked down and very softly said, "You caught me."”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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