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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 - A lightweight backpacking page with information regarding general backpacking, safety tips and outdoor photography.
  • Appalachian Trail Backpacking Page - Online Appalachian Trail register for thru-hikers and long distance hikers. Provides camp list, trail advice and photo page.
  • Appalachian Trail Lodging - Thru-hikers and section hikers of the Appalachian Trail (AT) will find listings of lodging opportunities including distances, address and phone numbers near the AT from Maine to Georgia.
  • backpack45.com - Concise backpacking information. Based on 1600 backpacking miles the last 12 years, including thru-hike of John Muir Trail and Camino de Santiago. Encourages others, especially older women to hit the trail.
  • BackPackChat! - Chat room dedicated to the discussion of backpacking, activities.
  • BackPacker Magazine - News, reviews, editorials, and subscription information.
  • Backpackers Guide - The "how-to-guide" for camping, backpacking and hiking, especially for those just getting started.
  • Backpacking in the Catskills - Pictures from popular overlooks in the Catskills with trail descriptions, and advice.
  • Backpacking Light - An online journal dedicated to advancing the philosophy of lightweight backpacking. Provides editorials, features, how-to articles, and gear reviews.
  • Backpacking.About.com - Offers trail photos, information on destinations, tips on how to keep your backpack light, and links to gear manufacturers.
  • Bob's Backpacking Bits - Boyscout leader provides basic backpacking instructions. Includes camping recipes, and menus.
  • Catskill Hiking Shack - Local backpacking information for the Catskill Mountains as well as pictures, tips, hints, equipment, and calendar of events.
  • Chuck's Backpacking Bonanza - Many photographs of wildlife, wildflowers, and wilderness locations from backpacking trips.
  • Gorps 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.
  • Gorps Winter Adventures - Cold weather adventures and destinations.
  • Hands Across The Trail - Along with trip reports and photos, this site supports the Hands Across The Trail project for the Appalachian and Florida Trails.
  • International Backpacking Association - Provides backpacking related online videos, helpful hints, maps and low impact backpacking guides. Membership is required for full access.
  • Ruck Central - Since 1997 hikers have been gathering to share their passion about backpacking, its gear, and the trails they love. Traditionally the meetings have been on Super Bowl weekend - but meetings can occur at any time of the year.
  • Shut up and Hike - Provides backpacking check list and food suggestions. Includes pictures and descriptions of backpacking adventures in Western Canada.
  • The Backpacking Club - Spokane - A non-profit backpacking club. Offers a backpacking school designed for experienced and beginner hikers.
  • 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.
  • The GuzGuide - Offers gear reviews, Arizona trail reviews, forums and tips for backpackers.
  • The Lightweight Backpacker - Lightweight backpacking tips, techniques, books, gear, reviews, gear checklists, message forums, and speciality pages.
  • The Midwest Packer - A backpacking site about Isle Royal, the Porcupine Mountains, Smoky Mountains and North Manitou Island. Includes tips for beginners, reviews on camp sites, trail descriptions and photo gallery.
  • TheBackpacker.com - Extensive resource for all things to do with backpacking. Stories, advice for beginners, answers to user submitted questions, directory of trails, and bulletin board.
  • Thru Hikers - Community for hikers of America's National Scenic Trails including the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails.
  • Trail-Life - General site for long distance backpackers. Includes forums and trail news.
  • Trailspace.com - Gear reviews of tents, hiking boots, jackets, backpacks, and sleeping bags.
  • TrekFit - Information and support for trekking activities and wilderness travel, with an emphasis on health and nutrition, including a calculator for nutritional analysis.
  • WildernessBackpacker - Provides articles, tips, and a forum dealing with wilderness backpacking, camping, and travel.
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