Testimonials       

"That week on the Appalachian Trail will always be on my 'count on one hand' list of best experiences. I learned to slow down and give myself a little slack. The simplicity of the long trudges, as well as the complexity of the climbs fed my soul. I even shed a demon or two along the way. I am more connected to life now because of that hike.***

Julia P., Appalachian Trail CT, 2008, Shenandoah National Park, 2010, 100 Mile Wilderness, 2011, Shenandoah National Park, 2021

"I am also pleased with the physical improvements to my body. I went down about 1.5 pant sizes and] also grew stronger on the trail.***

Roger P., White Mountain National Forest, 2011, Redwood National Park, 2013, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, 2014, Crater Lake National Park, 2015, Olympic National Park, 2017, Channel Islands National Park, 2018, Cumberland Island National Seashore, 2019, Porcupine Mountains / Organic Food Trip, 2020

"This was my first experience ever backpacking It was one of the hardest things I've ever done since we don't have mountains (or even hills) in Florida. [The Guide] was amazing. He could definitely write multiple books about The Smokies. I would do it again and recommend Fitpacking to others.***

Tina F., Great Smoky Mountains, 2012, Dolly Sods / Monongahela National Forest, 2015

"Was a great trip. I wouldn't change a thing.***

Kim R., New Jersey Pine Barrens, 2014

***Disclaimer required by Google: These are testimonials from our customers. We cannot guarantee that your experience, fitness gain or body composition transformation will in any way be the same as theirs. Just because they had something nice to say about Fatpacking, doesn't mean your experience won't be far, far inferior to theirs.