Backpacking Websites

This category is for informational sites which are entirely, or primarily about backpacking.- Category ID : 88703

List of Backpacking Sites 17 Websites

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Trailspace.com

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

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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.

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The Lightweight Backpacker

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

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Backpacker Magazine

News, reviews, editorials, and subscription information.

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Above California

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

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Backpacking in the Catskills

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

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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.

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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.

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International Backpacking Association

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

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Colorado Mountain Club

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

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N2Backpacking

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

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The Complete Guide to the John Muir Trail

This site describes the John Muir trail in its entirety, from Yosemite Valley to Mt. Whitney. There is information about planning a trip, including permits, reservations, meal planning and recipes. A photo gallery accepts submissions from readers.

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Hackpacking

Gear reviews, backpacking reports, and general hiking thoughts centered around the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

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Planning Your Thru-Hike of the John Muir Trail

Site offers an ebook describing how to plan a backpacking trip of John Muir Trail. The website includes a blog (bears, trail history, tips, etc.) and information about the book.

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