Backpacking vs Orienteering
Backpacking and orienteering have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Backpacking | Orienteering |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 6 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | $500 | $10 |
Choose backpacking if
- Costs more to start
- No winners or losers
- More hands-on
About $500 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose orienteering if
- Cheaper to start
- More competitive
- Less hands-on
About $10 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Backpacking: Stove System, Sleeping Pad, Gear hire Full cost breakdown
- Orienteering: About $10 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown