Article Licensing & Republishing
Selected original articles from The Solo Backpacker are available for republication by magazines, outdoor publications, websites and other appropriate organizations. The writing draws on solo backpacking, wilderness planning, navigation and risk management, and the reflective side of time alone in the backcountry. Every republication is subject to permission, so please send a request before you publish.
About the author
Jason Campbell is a solo backpacker, writer and the creator of The Backpacker's Ten. He is the author behind The Solo Backpacker, the book The Backpacker's Ten: A Strategic Guide to Backpacking, and the online course The Backpacker's Ten: Strategic Wilderness Foundations. His original articles are published through The Backpacker's Library.
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Solo backpacking and independent wilderness exploration
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Practical wilderness planning, navigation, preparation and risk management
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Wilderness education and reflective outdoor writing
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Original articles in The Backpacker's Library
Featured articles
When to use STOP and OODA on the trail, with simple scenarios for uncertainty, changing conditions and injuries.
What to do when trail markers go missing: stay calm, assess, and work your way back to the route.
A reflective piece on solitude in remote places as perspective rather than isolation.
A practical guide to taking a bearing, backtracking and triangulating your position, with troubleshooting tips and practice exercises.
How the author approaches planning a wilderness trip, balancing practical preparation with the excitement of the unknown.
A first-hand account of reaching a planned water source and finding a dry creek bed, and what to build into the next plan.
How to Contact Me
If you’d like to feature one of my articles. Include:
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The article title(s) you’re interested in.
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The type of publication or platform you represent.
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Any specific requirements or questions.
Terms of Use
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Articles may not be altered without permission.
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Appropriate attribution (e.g., byline, website link) is required.
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Licensing options can be discussed based on your needs.
Request Publication Permission
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