Backpacker (Trainer class)

A Backpacker (Japanese: バックパッカー Backpacker) is a type of Trainer class introduced in Generation V. They are young men and women who carry large backpacks.

In Generation V, some Backpackers give out Max Repels when defeated. A large number of Backpackers can be found in Nacrene City.

In Generation VI, only male Backpackers are present. They appear to be a younger version of a. Outside the Battle Maison, most of them only use Pokémon.

In Generation VII, there are only female Backpackers, whose design is similar to the one in Generation V. At the Battle Royal Dome, Backpackers specialize in Rock- and Pokémon. At the Battle Tree, Backpackers exclusively use Legendary Pokémon during later battles.

Pokémon Black and White

 * See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Backpacker

Pokémon X and Y

 * See more:
 * List of Battle Maison Trainers/Backpacker/1
 * List of Battle Maison Trainers/Backpacker/2

Pokémon Sun and Moon

 * See more:
 * List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Backpacker
 * List of Battle Tree Trainers/Backpacker

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A female Backpacker was seen listening to Ghetsis's speech in An Odd Speech.

In the Pocket Monsters BW Good Partners manga
A Backpacker appeared in BWGP01. He was one of the Trainers on who couldn't get through because of a  in the way.

Trivia

 * According to an NPC, Professor Juniper and her father were once Backpackers. Juniper herself makes a similar claim during a Xtransceiver call in Black 2 and White 2.
 * In Black 2 and White 2, Backpacker Mae claims that she was once a member of Team Plasma.

In other languages
Backpacker Mochilero Randonneur Giramondo バックパッカー 背包客