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 • • 5h ago

Trip Photos Kayapa Quadpeak

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Hindi lang nakakapagod yung hike (7am to 4:30pm) but you also need to dodge some cows going up and down the mountain.

It still a great hike nonetheless


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 15h ago

Trip Photos Mt. Purgatory is stunning! 🌄 Nakakapagod pero grabe yung view sa Mt. Tangbaw campsite (6th mountain).

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Grabe gutom and pagod during descent, para akong hihimatayin. Ma-tetest talaga mental and physical endurance mo eh. I'd love to go back, pero camp nalang. It's amazing there 🌄


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Safety & Advisory Isnt this Mt Mayon?

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I thought restricted to the public ang Mt Mayon. Let’s say it is a throwback from 2012 (as the post claimed), pero bat ang ganda ng quality ng videos? It’s gaining a lot of likes and comment sa Tiktok asking where, kasi sobrang ganda naman talaga. Baka ma encourage pa ang iba mag backdoor.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 56m ago

Discussion Trouvaille Masungi

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hi, can anyone vouch for trouvaille tour agency for masungi? are they legit po?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Trip Photos aw-asen

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r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 13h ago

Beginner Question Shoes and next hike recommendation for beginner?

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For my first ever hike, I did Nagpatong Rock. Sobrang saya but lots of lessons learned, the first of which is proper shoes dapat for muddy terrain.

I might start taking up hiking as a hobby every month or so. But I need to prepare more.

Any suggestions for waterproof hiking shoes na good for muddy terrain that can also be used for casual wear if needed? Since I want to still use the shoes kahit di hiking. Budget siguro preferably less than 8k.

Also, having first climbed Nagpatong, anong suggestions nyo sa next climb for beginner? Kaya yung Nagpatong if only di ako ill-prepared sa shoes department. I prefer covered terrain sana para di masyado mainit.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 6h ago

Discussion DigiCam Recommendation

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Hi! What are your Camera recommendation po for beginners? Yung makukuha po talaga yung ganda ng trail at mabibigyan ng justice yung kulay ng bundok.

Bukod po sana Iphone, ayos pa po ang phone ko and nanghihinayang pa ako mag-upgrade 😁

Thank you!


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 6h ago

Gear Question LF Waterproof camera bag

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Anong gamit niyonh bag/slingbag/crossbody bag na weather resistant for your camera? Mahilig kasi ako sa multidayhike at minsan heavy rain talaga. Thanks!


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 10h ago

Beginner Question Planning to hike Mt. Makiling

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Is Mt. Makiling back trail really good for beginners but with proper preparation? We’ve been to Mt. Kupapey and Mt. Fato already as our mother mountain. We’re planning to hike Mt. Makiling on December okay naman po ba ang timing if ever?

Also, we’re from Dau Pampanga, meron na po ba na ka pag try mag commute going to Manila sa mga usual pick ups po ng mga joiner? It’s my first time commuting po kasi outside our area 😅. Thank you!


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 6h ago

Beginner Question Akiki shoes recommendations

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Hello po! I’m going to hike Mt. Pulag in December for 3D2N. I’ve searched this subreddit pero I’m still undecided. 🥲 Looking for recommendations po.

From this subreddit, yung general requirements:
- Breathable, no Gore-Tex
- Strong traction on wet mud, roots, and mossy sections
- Trail runners over hiking shoes

Shoes I'm considering:
- Merrell Moab 3 Mid (non-waterproof)
- Hoka Anacapa Breeze Mid
- Merrell Agility Peak 6

Questions:
1. Mid boots or trail runners for Akiki with a full pack? How did your ankles hold up on the descent?
2. Sizing: my everyday shoe is a women's 5.5 and I wear a 6 B in Brooks Adrenaline running shoes. Should I go half a size up (6) or a full size up (6.5) for hiking boots, given foot swelling and the steep descents?
3. Socks: lightweight or midweight merino? How cold did your feet get at the summit and campsites?

I’ve hiked mostly in New York and New Jersey pero puro day hikes lang po. I had a pair of Columbia Newton’s Ridge Plus. It’s my first time doing a multi-day hike and carrying my own gear.

Salamat po!


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 8h ago

Hike Recommendation Mt Apo homestay

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Hello. I'll be hiking Mt. Apo. Can you recommend a transient for a solo traveller? Yong medyo affordable

Thnks


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1h ago

Beginner Question Mt. Pulag Organizer Recommendation

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Hello! Kumusta po experience niyo sa kanila? We are planning po magbook for Mt. Pulag. Baka meron din po kayong marerecommend na organizer. Thank you so much! 🩶


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 9h ago

Beginner Question Beginner hike reco?

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Hey! I'm newbie hiker her, and I was wondering if you have any recommend hike somewhere near Metro Manila?

What gears would you recommend?

Thanks so much in advance!


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 11h ago

Backpacking Question Mt. Purgatory Essentials

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I'm hiking Mt. Purgatory this week, dayhike lang sya, ano masusuggest niyo na what to bring?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Trip Photos The beauty of Cawag

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r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d ago

Trail Info / Conditions What to expect sa KXC?

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Hello, planning to hike KXC. Gusto ko lang malaman pano yung paliligo sa 3D2N? May pagliliguan po ba and pano rin CR?

Also, would love to hear ng expi nyo about KXC. About trail and overall expi.

Was it worth it? Nakakamatay ba sya? Gano sya kahirap


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d 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 • • 1d ago

Backpacking Question Commute-friendly Rizal Camp Site

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Hi! I'm from Manda and new to camping. Do you know any commute-friendly campsites in Rizal? Okay lang din if need mag-trike from some areas. Maraming salamat! 🙏


r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d 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 • • 1d ago

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

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r/PHikingAndBackpacking • • 1d 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 • • 1d 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 • • 1d 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 • • 2d 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