* Find out if the person wants to go backpacking: This is the most important part about a good backpacking experience. If one of the partners is not ‘in the mood’ or does not want to backpack it can lead to the entire experience turning sour. So, find out if he/she wants to have go backpacking.
* Some common indicators you should look out for is if the person seems keen on backpacking with you (if they are physically fit). Please remember that you must not misread the signals and sometimes asking is the best way to know. Be prepared: Backpacking is a wonderful thing. It’s pleasurable and makes you feel happy.
* It also has a number of other health benefits like helping you burn calories and beating depression. It’s no wonder that we are the only species that backpacks for pleasure and not just for exercise. But with all that fun come problems like injuries and getting lost. So being prepared is your best option. Carry a map, have a compass or phone and remember that you need to be physically ready.
* Backpacking brings people closer. Ask your partner if they have protection such as first aid (if you don’t, go out and buy some, there are a lot of options to choose from), talk to them about what you believe this could lead to and most importantly be honest about how you perceive the hobby (whether it is something you just want to do for pleasure or something more serious)