Backpacking

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

   
   http://www.abovecalifornia.com/

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

   
   http://www.adventurematters.com

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

   
   http://www.geocities.com/amytys/

» BackcountryTech
   The latest backcountry gear, news, and deals

   
   http://backcountrytech.com

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

   
   http://www.backpacker.com

» 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.

   
   http://www.thebackpackersguide.com

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

   
   http://members.tripod.com/~stooges/

» 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 group

   
   http://www.casadelamontana.com

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

   
   http://www.catskillhikes.com/

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

   
   http://members.aol.com/CMorHiker/backpack

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

   
   http://www.cmc.org

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

   
   http://www.freezerbagcooking.com/

» 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.

   
   http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/asia/nepal/favpicks.htm

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

   
   http://www.backpackingfun.com

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

   
   http://www.michiganhiker.com

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

   
   http://www.midwesthiker.com/

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

   
   http://www.n2backpacking.com/

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

   
   http://www.netbackpacking.com

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

   
   http://www.onepanwonders.com

» 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.

   
   http://sierrabackpacker.com

» Spadout - Backpacking
   Articles and tools for backpacking gear.

   
   http://www.spadout.com/backpacking/

» 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.

   
   http://www.johann-sandra.com/backpackdir.htm

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

   
   http://www.thebackpackingsite.com

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

   
   http://www.hikejmt.com/index.htm

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

   
   http://www.backpacking.net

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

   
   http://www.thebackpacker.com/

» 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.

   
   http://www.tipsforsurvival.com

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

   
   http://www.trailspace.com/

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

   
   http://www.webackpack.com/

» 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.

   
   http://www.wildernessutah.com

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

   
   http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com

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

   
   http://www.journeywest.com/WB/index.html

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

   
   http://www.yetizone.com/