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backpacking in north america?

If you are heading to North America, our backpacker travel insurance can help keep you protected. Outbacker Travel Insurance provides cover for a wide range of backpacking adventures - whether you are taking a gap year to work abroad or immersing yourself in the local culture and viewing the sights.

Our travel insurance covers, but is not limited to, medical emergency & repatriation, holiday abandonment, trip cancellation & curtailment and the loss of personal luggage, money or your passport.

Our standard cover includes a number of sports and activities which includes various types of manual and non-manual work. For the more adventurous, it is possible to add extra sports & activities cover when purchasing your travel insurance policy.

key policy benefits

18 Months Cover

Outbacker offer travel insurance cover for up to 18 months in length.

230 Activities

Cover for up to 230 sports & activities available.

Delayed Baggage

Cover for up to £250 if your baggage is delayed and you need supplies.

Medical Expenses

Medical costs in America are high - we offer up to £10 million cover.
Outbacker Travel Insurance policies do not cover ANY pre-existing medical conditions *We exclude work involving the lifting or carrying of heavy items in excess of 25Kg, work at a higher level than two storeys or any form of work underground. Please see the policy wording for further information.

why outbacker

Working Holidays* and a Return Trip to the UK
Cover up to 230 Sports and Activities
Safe & Secure Online Booking
Instant Online Policy Delivery
24 Hour, 365 Days Emergency Assistance
Over £40,000 raised for Doctors Without Borders

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