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Recent Examples of backpacker
Now, in the hot and humid Laotian early summer, their team trekked four kilometers through dense jungle in search of the missing men, in an area about 55 kilometers (35 miles) east of the lush, scenic backpacker hotspot of Vang Vieng.
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Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Earlier this year, a 19-year-old backpacker from Canada was found dead on a beach on the Australian island of K'gari, surrounded by a pack of dingoes.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, Kumaon is virtually nonexistent on the Western backpacker or tourist circuit.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Martha noticed the Dutch backpacker, of course.
—Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
An avid backpacker who loved to hike, Dick saw wine as a way to spend more time in the Sierras.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
McLeod plays a Scottish backpacker in Australia’s Sydney determining to become carer for bad boy rock’n’roll legend Mike.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Queensland authorities told reporters that the victim had spent the past six weeks working at a backpacker’s hostel with a friend who was also from Canada.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Not the sexiest gift, but these humble water treatment drops have the potential to prevent your favorite backpacker’s next bout of giardia, and that’s priceless.
—The Editors, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Earlier this year, a 19-year-old backpacker from Canada was found dead on a beach on the Australian island of K'gari, surrounded by a pack of dingoes.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, Kumaon is virtually nonexistent on the Western backpacker or tourist circuit.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Martha noticed the Dutch backpacker, of course.
—Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
An avid backpacker who loved to hike, Dick saw wine as a way to spend more time in the Sierras.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
McLeod plays a Scottish backpacker in Australia’s Sydney determining to become carer for bad boy rock’n’roll legend Mike.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Queensland authorities told reporters that the victim had spent the past six weeks working at a backpacker’s hostel with a friend who was also from Canada.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Not the sexiest gift, but these humble water treatment drops have the potential to prevent your favorite backpacker’s next bout of giardia, and that’s priceless.
—The Editors, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacker
Noun
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Sanders is the only female climber to boast a top-three ranking in both categories.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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In video posted from Kathmandu on Wednesday, Thrall said that the Polish climber was battling frostbite and had descended with the Sherpa guide Thrall was climbing with, leaving Hillary Dawa and him to descend together.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Andrews has built a career as a professional runner and mountaineer, amassing more than 100 world records across mountains, roads and trails.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Gelje is one the world’s most renowned mountaineers, with a high-altitude career that includes summiting all 14 of the 8,000-meter peaks.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Shore Walk For by-the-books Outerbelt hikers, the official start (and finish) line is the iconic Buckingham Fountain downtown.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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Then, another hiker continuously made noise to discourage the bears from returning, according to the fundraiser page.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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“Backpacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacker. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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