Tucker Ballister is a full-time writer for Camping World and the creator of the blog, The Backpack Guide. He grew up hiking, kayaking, and swimming in numerous alpine lakes in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains north of Lake Tahoe. Some of his favorite camping trips include five months of traveling and truck camping throughout the US, 28 days backpacking the John Muir Trail, and five nights in the Ruby Mountains in Northern Nevada.

Wherever his adventures take him, he loves learning new skills and checking off new camping experiences. He thinks recording camp memories is the best way to reminisce and find inspiration for new outdoor adventures!