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Women's Pack-Free Hikes

All the joy of a multi-day hike, without hauling your gear from camp to camp. Just you, a light day pack and the trail ahead!

What is an AW pack-free hike?

Pack-free hiking means exactly what it suggests: you hike with just a small day pack carrying your essentials-water, snacks, an extra layer and your camera. Your main luggage is transferred separately, so you're never burdened by a heavy, full pack on the trail.

It works because you'll be based in comfortable accommodation and head out on the trails each day. On many tours, you'll stay several nights in the same place, and on some shorter itineraries, you'll spend the entire trip in one selected location. The result is less packing and unpacking, a proper bed and hot shower each night, and more energy to enjoy your days out exploring.

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Pack-Free Hikes

Do I still carry a pack _ Walking through the trail with a day pack
The big question

So, do I still carry a pack?

Yes, but just a day pack. You'll carry what you need for the day - water, snacks, a rain layer and the like - while your main bag is transported separately or waiting back at your accommodation. No heavy load, no carrying your whole life on your back. Just comfortable hiking with the essentials close to hand.

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Unpack less, settle in

Because you often stay several nights in the same place, there's a lot less packing and unpacking than a traditional hiking holiday. You fall into a lovely rhythm: out on the trail by day, back to a comfy bed, a hot shower and a good meal by night. It's a relaxed way to take on a multi-day hike.

Do I still carry a pack _ Sunlight breaking beautifully through the canopy
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A more achievable way to go the distance

Without a heavy pack to manage, a multi-day hike becomes far more achievable and a lot more enjoyable. You'll still want a reasonable level of fitness for the trails, but you can spend your energy on the views and the company rather than the weight on your back.

Adventure by day, comfort by night. New to the idea? Here's a closer look at what pack-free hiking is all about.

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