I've only done one big backpacking trip in my life and it was 7 weeks in Europe with two of my college friends. (foreverroamingtheworld.com)
** Leave your suitcase or big backpacks at your hostel in Santa Marta and only hike in with a small pack. (brooklyntropicali.com)
We exchanged cards but nothing more & then went for a walk by the beach & then went to REI so Sam could finally buy his big backpack for our trip! (ohladycakes.com)