Backpacking

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AboveCalifornia - Descriptions of trails, maps, weather, campground information, and a library with works by John Muir and others.

Adventure Matters - Website contains information on the Appalachian Trail, thru-hiking, hiking and backpacking as well as links to other great informative sights.

Andy's Lightweight Backpacking Site - Presents information regarding general and lightweight backpacking, safety tips, and outdoor photography.

BackcountryTech - The latest backcountry gear, news, and deals

Backpacker Magazine - News, reviews, editorials, and subscription information.

Backpackers Guide - A "how-to-guide" for camping, backpacking and hiking, especially for those just getting started. Includes packing lists and a sample 3-day menu.

The Backpacking Directory - A directory of links to information about backpacking and hiking, including gear, retailers, trails, trip reports, photos, clubs and organizations, and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Backpacking in the Catskills - Pictures from popular overlooks in the Catskills with trail descriptions and advice.

The Backpacking Site - Backpacking information, adventure stories, photos, gear reviews, articles and other resources.

Casa de la Montana Hostel & Mountain activities Center - We are in Asturias, North of Spain, near Picos de Europa National Park, Covadonga, Llanes, Ruta del Cares We offert 52 places at a Hostel in rooms with bathroom for 2,4,6 people(bunks and beds )Mountain programs and promenades for individuals, small groups and families. See more on our web page

Catskill Hiking Shack - Local information for the Catskill Mountains as well as pictures, tips, hints, equipment, and calendar of events.

Chuck's Backpacking Bonanza - Includes collection of information, tips, photos, and humor.

Colorado Mountain Club - Dedicated to exploring and protecting the wild areas in Colorado. Sponsors courses and lectures about Rocky Mountain natural history and mountaineering.

Freezer Bag Cooking - Recipes and instructions for freezer bag meals that allow backpackers to quickly and easily eat on the trail.

Gorp's Top Ten Coolest Treks in the Nepalese Himalaya - Lists the top treks in Nepal including the Annapurna Circuit, Rara Lake National Park, Dolpo and Mustang, Langtang and Helambu, and the Kathmandu Valley.

International Backpacking Association - Provides backpacking related online videos, helpful hints, maps and low impact backpacking guides. Membership is required for full access.

Jason Paterson Outdoors - Outdoors adventure and exploration with backpacking gear reviews.

The John Muir Trail - Information, photographs and descriptions of the 211 mile long trail that goes from Yosemite Valley to Mt. Whitney.

The Lightweight Backpacker - Lightweight backpacking tips, techniques, books, gear, reviews, gear checklists, message forums, and specialty pages.

Michigan Hiker - Offers information on backpacking, hiking, camping and outdoor equipment along with articles about experiences in the outdoors.

Midwesthiker - General community for backpackers in the American Midwest that includes discussion of gear, trip reports and other backpacking topics.

N2Backpacking - A personal collection of photos, trail tales, trip reports, trail maps, and trip summaries. Over twenty-five years of backcountry adventures.

Net Backpacking - Backpacking portal featuring how to articles and gear reviews.

One Pan Wonders - Backcountry cooking at its finest! One pan meals for backpackers.

Our 2006 Hike Across The U.S. - Jakob and Tamar, two recent graduates of McGill University, will spend 8 months walking across the US in 2006. This site documents their journey, and contains their live weblog.

Sierra Nevada Backpacking - Information for Sierra Nevada hiker, backpacker and mountaineer. Includes locations and maps of passes and trails, backpacking checklist, clothing, gear, books, weather and photos.

Spadout - Backpacking - Articles and tools for backpacking gear.

TheBackpacker.com - Includes resource includes advice for beginners, answers to user submitted questions, directory of trails, and active message board.

Tips For Survival - We want you to be a happy camper. We provide superior information for campers, backpackers, hikers, survivalists and everybody else interested in having a happy experience in the great outdoors.

Trailspace.com - Reviews of tents, hiking boots, jackets, backpacks, and sleeping bags.

WeBackpack - Index of trip reports searchable by place, time of year, mileage and days. Includes backpacker profiles, groups and favorite destinations.

Wilderness backpacking tips and advice - The Wilderness backpacking website is dedicated to providing useful information for wilderness campers and backpackers.

Wilderness Utah - A collection of trail guides, photos, and trip reports from across the state of Utah. This site also includes informational articles about hiking in the Utah outdoors.

WildernessBackpacker - Provides articles, tips, and stories about wilderness backpacking, camping, and travel.

YetiZone - A Himalayan trekking web guidebook to the Annapurna Circuit, the Everest Trek and the Langtang Trek. Over 650 kilometers of trekking description.