slackpackとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

slackpack (三人称単数 現在形 slackpacks, 現在分詞 slackpacking, 過去形および過去分詞形 slackpacked)

1. To hike on a multi-day trail without carrying a backpack. Typically, this is accomplished by having another person transport the backpack using a vehicle.
   • 2012, Paul Stutzman, Hiking Through: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail, ISBN 1441238115:

     Some hikers choose to slackpack when they want credit for hiking the miles but do not want to carry full packs over difficult terrain.

   • 2009, George Sandul, The Road to Damascus... and Beyond, ISBN 1469102064, page 199:

     Early on in my hike I ran into Sloop hiking south on the Trail. He was slackpacking. When we made eye contact, he looked down and very softly said, "You caught me."