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

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

Appalachian Trail Lodging - - Presents listings of lodging opportunities on or near the Appalachian Trail including distances, addresses, and phone numbers.

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 Club - - Non-profit club conducts hikes and an eight-week school. Photos, course description, and membership application. Spokane, Washington.

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 Gear Deals - - Advice on how to buy backpacking gear and the deals on the best backpacking gear.

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

Backpacking Light - - An online journal promoting lightweight backpacking. Provides editorials, features, how-to articles, and gear reviews.

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

Bob's Backpacking Bits - - Basic information and instructions, notes on gear selection, recipes and menus.

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 pag.

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

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

CloudWalker's Base Camp - - Contains backpacking tips and resources for hiking the AT.

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

FootTrails.com - - Backpacking information source and online community forum.

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.

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.

The Midwest Packer - - Presents information about Isle Royale, the Porcupine Mountains, Smoky Mountains and North Manitou Island. Includes tips, camp site reviews, trail descriptions and a photo gallery.

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

Miss Janet's House is the "Bunk and Breakfast" hostel for Appalachian Trail Hikers - - Services include full hostel accommodations, hike planning, shuttle’s and workshops. Located in downtown Erwin, Tennessee near the Appalachian Trail. Open year round (423)743-193.

N2Backpacking - - If you are into backpacking you'll be "n2" this. The website is BirdShooter’s personal collection of photos, trail tales, trip reports, trail maps, trip summaries, and much more. N2Backpacking documents over twenty-five years of backcountry adventures.

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

Providing outdoor recreation information for summer, winter, spring and fall - - Gear review, how to, hot locations, nature stories and more for kayakers, canoers, campers, hikers, skiers and climbers.

Rei Camping/Hiking Expert Advice - - Expert instructions on how to fit a pack, conditioning for backpacking, lightweight backpacking, how to be bear-aware and safe in bear country, and many other topics.

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

Thru Hikers - - Forums discuss the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails, plus backpacking food and gear. Also includes a photo gallery.

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

The Travel Monkey - - How to spot scams, avoid potential problems and pack the right equipment. Free travel and backpacking hints, tips and information.

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.

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.