AboveCalifornia
Descriptions of trails, maps, weather, campground information, and a library with works by John Muir and others. |
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. |
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. |
Catskill Hiking Shack
Local backpacking information for the Catskill Mountains as well as pictures, tips, hints, equipment, and calendar of events. |
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 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. |
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. |
