Backpacking Crossword Puzzle

About the Backpacking Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the gear, skills, and trail terms associated with carrying your supplies into the wilderness. Look for items such as a pack, compass, trekking poles, and water filter, along with concepts like elevation, switchback, and wayfinding. It is a good fit for hikers, campers, outdoor clubs, and anyone learning what goes into a multi-day trek.

This crossword draws on 42 clues about Backpacking. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Remote, undeveloped wilderness (11 letters)
• •Directional instrument with a magnetic needle (7 letters)
• •Basic care for cuts and sprains (8 letters)
• •Maintaining the body's fluid supply (9 letters)
• •Friction-lit fire starters (7 letters)
• •Large hiking bag with shoulder straps (8 letters)
• •Highest point of a mountain (6 letters)
• •Starting point for a route through the woods (9 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.