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Backpacker vs Trekker - What's the difference?

backpacker | trekker |

As nouns the difference between backpacker and trekker

is that backpacker is a traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially , such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services while trekker is one who treks; thus, a hiker.

backpacker

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially , such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services.

    • trekker

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A fan of the TV science fiction series .

    • Synonyms

    * Trekkie

    Usage notes

    See Trekkie English terms derived from Star Trek