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* [[Canoe camping]] is similar to backpacking, but uses [[canoe]]s or other [[boat]]s for transportation. | * [[Canoe camping]] is similar to backpacking, but uses [[canoe]]s or other [[boat]]s for transportation. | ||
* [[Ski touring]] and [[snowshoeing]] are alternative forms of [[hiking]] (overnight or otherwise) that can be engaged in when the ground is buried deeply in [[snow]]. | * [[Ski touring]] and [[snowshoeing]] are alternative forms of [[hiking]] (overnight or otherwise) that can be engaged in when the ground is buried deeply in [[snow]]. | ||
* In self-contained | * In self-contained bicycle touring, cyclists carry their equipment in [[pannier]]s or in [[bicycle trailers|trailers]] during multi-day excursions, either on pavement, or on back-country fire roads and trails. | ||
* In [[animal packing]] ("horse packing", "mule packing", etc.), the hikers use pack animals (usually horses, [[mule]]s or [[llama]]s) to carry their equipment, and sometimes they will even ride the animals. [[Porter (carrying)|Porters]] are sometimes hired for the same purpose. | * In [[animal packing]] ("horse packing", "mule packing", etc.), the hikers use pack animals (usually horses, [[mule]]s or [[llama]]s) to carry their equipment, and sometimes they will even ride the animals. [[Porter (carrying)|Porters]] are sometimes hired for the same purpose. | ||
* [[Backpacking (travel)]] focuses on cultural attractions, rather than natural ones, though it may also include wilderness side trips. | * [[Backpacking (travel)]] focuses on cultural attractions, rather than natural ones, though it may also include wilderness side trips. | ||
