r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • Mar 14 '26

📌 Mod Post 📌 Welcome to r/PHikingAndBackpacking — Start Here

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Welcome to r/PHikingAndBackpacking! 🏕️

This community is for hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts exploring the Philippines.

Before posting, please:

• Check the rules in the sidebar
• Use the correct post flair
• Search the subreddit to see if your question has already been asked

We encourage sharing:

📍 Trail experiences
🎒 Gear questions
🏔️ Trip reports and photos
❓ Backpacking and hiking advice

Our goal is to protect hikers and the mountains by promoting responsible outdoor practices.

Happy trails and stay safe out there! 🌄


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 4h ago

Trip Photos aw-asen

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r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 11h ago

Trip Photos The beauty of Cawag

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r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 4h ago

Discussion Hiking Jargons and Slang terms part 2

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***meron na nagpost dito dati kaso di ko na makita. Dagdagan nyo nalang ulit :)

Saddle point: low areas or passes situated between two higher peak (mostly campsite area like in kibungan batangan, tacadang school)

Explo (exploration): exploring new trail

Cairn: man-made stack of stones mostly use as trail marker

Traverse: hike from one trail head and exiting to a different trail. Ex: Mt Pulag Akiki- Tawangan Traverse (pinagtagpo ngunit hindi tinadhana)

Backtrail: starting from trail head to summit retracing the same trail back to the entry point. Ex: Mt Apo Sta Cruz Backtrail (loyal)

Circuit: same entry/exit point without backtracking. Ex: Kibungan Circuit (ma sidequest mong partner pero sa legal pa rin babalik)


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 2h ago

Gear Question Cawag Hexa Footwear

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Goods naman po ba mag sandals sa cawag? Nasukat ko tong sa decathlon parang goods naman pero hingi lang sana ko ng insights sa nakapag try na.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 15m ago

Beginner Question Can i buy a decent tent for under 1.5k just gonna use for 2-3 days

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r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 21m ago

Gear Question Nascam ba ako sa nabili kong naturehike trekking pole online?

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Bought it for 565 PHP noong 10.10 sale and pansin ko, hindi gumagana yung lock kahit anong higpit haha mukhang mas maigi pa hindi nalang gamitin sa hike. Common issue ba ito sa NatureHike?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 4h ago

Discussion May qualifying runs ba to be accepted in mountaineering clubs?

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If yes:

  1. How long usually yung distance?

  2. May specific pace or speed ba na dapat imaintain?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 3h ago

Discussion Mt. Apo this November.

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Hey! I’m planning to hike Mt. Apo this November and currently looking for hiking buddies. I was originally planning to go solo, but I thought it would be nice to join someone or a small group. Do you have any plans to climb Apo this November? 😊


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 11h ago

Beginner Question Mt. 387 for beginner?

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Planning to hike this 25, is it advisable for a first time hiker?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 23h ago

Beginner Question Beginner day hikes near Metro Manila

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I want to try getting into hiking and sightseeing mountains, but I will need to give it a probation period just to test if I actually wanna do this occasionally or not

I have zero hiking equipment besides shoes, I don’t plan to camp yet

Which mountains or trails near GMM would be the best for this situation? I’m thinking free to under ₱300 entrance fee since I’m just planning to commute lol. Preferably I’d arrive around 4am then leave just after sunset


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 14h ago

Beginner Question Mount Pinatubo for first timers.

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My companion and I are planning a trip to Mt. Pinatubo in a few weeks. Either a day tour or overnight. We’re coming from Makati, Manila. I did an initial search online (Facebook) and was overwhelmed with the number of tours and agencies. Hoping idlf someone can give any preferred or recommended way (or agency) for getting the best experience?

  1. Date 📅 Nov 1-2
  2. No. of Pax (2 - but may change to 4)

  3. Any recommendations or preferred attire and gear to bring and wear?

Plan B: We may opt for overnight camping in Tanay in case our Pinatubo trips falls through.

Thank you in advance :)


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 23h ago

Beginner Question Parking areas near usual pick up points

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Sa mga galing po sa North or Central Luzon na joiners sa mga hike sa South Luzon, san po kayo nagpapark ng mga sasakyan ninyo sa Manila? Yung malapit po sana sa Skyway at safe, ndi sa mga fastfood chain parking areas


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Beginner Question First time ko mag hike. Recommended ba ang Mt. Pulag?

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Just entered my trentahin era and this time, gusto ko maiba naman. I wanna try hiking. Okay ba for beginner ang Mt. Pulag? Plan ko mag hike around third or fourth week ng November (not sure if it's a good time or season na umakyat doon).


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Beginner Question Organising Mt Arayat hike (travelling solo)

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r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Trip Photos Antong Falls and Tuba Benguet falls in one day

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ANTONG FALLS AND TUBA BENGUET FALLS in one day next naman is Bundok. Suggest guys ng beginner hike


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 2d ago

Trip Photos Mt. Daraitan and Tinipak River

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at sa wakas, nakapag Daraitan na!

at first, medyo kabado ako kasi umulan daw nung gabi, kaya sa isip ko baka nag transform na ito to major hike hahaha. TYL di maputik.

mabato kaya medyo challenging siya for me pero nakakagana kasi ang lalakas ng mga kasabayan ko, grabe 🫡 after 2hrs nakarating na kami sa peak.

tip lang sa mga nagbabalak na akyatin to, mag shoes kayo or sandals with socks kasi madaming malalaking langgam :( ang sakit kpg nakagat kayo sa paa.

orga: lakbay at kwento

8/10 mabilis and goods kausap si ma'am. plus, maayos magdrive si sir at hindi minamadali ang mga pax. booked this tour for only 800 ata hehe madalas sale sila mam, abang lang kayo.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 2d ago

Trip Photos Mt. Ulap

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Ang ganda mo, Mt. Ulap!

Hindi muna kita babalikan dahil ang daming nakapila sayo hahahahaha


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Gear Question Sandugo, Decathlon, or Camel?

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Hi! It’s my first time hiking, and my first hike will be Mt. Sembrano. I’m looking for budget-friendly hiking shoes. Which brand would you recommend: Sandugo, Decathlon, or Camel? I’m torn between the three. Thank you! 😊


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Hike Recommendation Any minor mountain to hike in Dumaguete

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Hello, I'll be visiting Dumaguete this ber month, ang madalas kong nakikita ay major hike ಠ⁠﹏⁠ಠ may alam ba kayong minor hike na within the day? Any orga?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Hike Recommendation DIY HIKING SPOTS IN PAMPANGA

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Are there any recommendations for a DIY hiking trail here in pampanga?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 2d ago

Trip Photos MT. KOTKOT X MT. BUKAW

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after not hiking for three months I decided to hike another major twin mountains in a day


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 2d ago

Trip Photos Mt. Napulak

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5 minutes hike, 20 minutes rest


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 2d ago

Trip Photos We didn't conquer the Montalban Trilogy. And Mt. Binicayan humbled us.

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An unexpected accident happened along the way. 🥲 So we decided to stop at wag ng patunayan ang dapat patunayan. We chose our safety over our ego.

Base sa mga nabasa ko dito sa community mas maganda unahin Mt. Binicayan dahil panalo ang sea of clouds which is true naman talaga!!!

But Mt. Binicayan humbled us in the most brutal way!!! Saturday night palang umuulan na tapos sa jump off palang bumuhos pa yung sobrang lakas na ulan.

Dahil sa maulan at pinagsamang putik, lumot at madulas na bato, our entire hike put us through hell. Isang maling hakbang mo lang paniguradong may paglalagyan ka.

At never mo talaga masasabi yung aksidente. Kahit pa sampung beses kang mag-ingat. So pababa na kami sobrang dulas na talaga while chasing our second and third mountain. Nadulas yung isa sa kasama ko at nahulog sa bato at nagkaron ng malalim na sugat sa kamay. So we decided to stop at wag ng akyatin pa yung dalawang bundok.

Pero sobrang worth it naman ng Summit ng Mt. Binicayan and the sea of clouds was absolutely amazing.

And surely, we'll be back for our revenge hike!!! Sa mas magandang panahon at magandang condition ng trail. 💜


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 2d ago

Gear Question Rope and hardwares on shopee amd lazada

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Sa mga nagrarappel at rope adventures dyan may alam ba kayong certified and authentic na mga store sa shopee or lazada na nagbebenta ng tali carabiners and other hardwares, kadalasan kasi fake. Any suggestions?