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Discrimination in backpacking (hiking)

History

Backpacking has been a historically white male-dominated outdoor recreational activity. With official backpacks for the sport being patented since 1878, it is indicative of the demographics that the first backpack designed for and marketed towards women wasn't invented until 1979 ^[1], over 100 years later.

Backpacking was popularized in the 1960's after the passing of The Wilderness Act ^[2]. Since then, the majority of backpackers have been young, white, men ^[3]. Studies surrounding the outdoor activity have reflected this. The effects on backpacking (hiking) on women wasn't studied until around 2004 ^[4], and research is still lacking.

References

^ Parris, Aer. "The History of the Backpack". REI.
^ "Law and Policy - Wilderness (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
^ Joey (2020-11-04). "59+ Hiking Statistics: How Many People Hike In The US? (2023)". Jersey Island Holidays. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
^ Boulware, David R (2004). "Gender Differences among long distance Backpackers: A prospective study of Women Appalachian Trail Backpackers". Wilderness & environmental medicine. 15 (3): 175–180. ISSN 1080-6032. PMC 1946964. PMID 15473456.

[:0-1] Parris, Aer. "The History of the Backpack". REI.

[2] "Law and Policy - Wilderness (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2024-09-13.

[3] Joey (2020-11-04). "59+ Hiking Statistics: How Many People Hike In The US? (2023)". Jersey Island Holidays. Retrieved 2024-09-14.

[4] Boulware, David R (2004). "Gender Differences among long distance Backpackers: A prospective study of Women Appalachian Trail Backpackers". Wilderness & environmental medicine. 15 (3): 175–180. ISSN 1080-6032. PMC 1946964. PMID 15473456.

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