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The Backpacker reviews

4.0

86% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

86% positive business outlook

The Backpacker has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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16 reviews
5.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The staff is great and the store only sells the best products! The customers are great, this job is great for networking and meeting new people.

Cons

I don't have any cons.

5.0
Jan 19, 2026

Great company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

very accommodating business for students

Cons

There were no cons of working for the backpacker

5.0
Jan 19, 2026

Great Place to Work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Get to be involved in the outdoor community is hard, this puts you right in the hub!

Cons

Not sure if they have improved it, but pay could be higher, but they make up for it in deals on gear

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