The Lightweight Backpacker  
   Lightweight backpacking tips, techniques, books, gear, reviews, gear checklists, message forums, and specialty pages.
   http://www.backpacking.net

Backpacker Magazine  
   News, reviews, editorials, and subscription information.
   http://www.backpacker.com

TheBackpacker.com  
   Extensive resource includes advice for beginners, answers to user submitted questions, directory of trails, and active message board.
   http://www.thebackpacker.com/

Bob's Backpacking Bits  
   Basic information and instructions, notes on gear selection, recipes and menus.
   http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/r/p/rpc1/bbb/

Chuck's Backpacking Bonanza  
   Extensive collection of information, tips, photos, and humor.
   http://members.aol.com/CMorHiker/backpack

Trailspace.com  
   Reviews of tents, hiking boots, jackets, backpacks, and sleeping bags.
   http://www.trailspace.com/

AboveCalifornia  
   Descriptions of trails, maps, weather, campground information, and a library with works by John Muir and others.
   http://www.abovecalifornia.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/

Backpacking in the Catskills  
   Pictures from popular overlooks in the Catskills with trail descriptions and advice.
   http://members.tripod.com/~stooges/

Appalachian Trail Lodging  
   Presents listings of lodging opportunities on or near the Appalachian Trail including distances, addresses, and phone numbers.
   http://www.redcompservices.com/AT/

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

Thru Hikers  
   Forums discuss the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails, plus backpacking food and gear. Also includes a photo gallery.
   http://www.thruhikers.com/

WildernessBackpacker  
   Provides articles, tips, and a forum dealing with wilderness backpacking, camping, and travel.
   http://www.wildernessbackpacker.com/

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.
   http://mywebpages.comcast.net/midwestpacker/

The Backpacking Club - Spokane  
   Non-profit club conducts many hikes and an eight-week school.
   http://www.host33.com/backpack/

Shut up and Hike  
   Provides check list and food suggestions. Includes pictures and descriptions of adventures in Western Canada.
   http://members.shaw.ca/jcdueck/shutupandhike.html

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

Andy's Lightweight Backpacking Site  
   Presents information regarding general and lightweight backpacking, safety tips, and outdoor photography.
   http://www.geocities.com/amytys/

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

CloudWalker's AT Page  
   Contains information about all aspects of backpacking the Appalachian Trail, including trail information, gear, and safety.
   http://www.cloudwalkersatpage.com

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

Leisurely Backpacker  
   Contains informative articles, trip reports, and gear reviews, as well as a recommended reading list and an extensive links page.
   http://www.leisurelybackpacker.com

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/

Appalachian Trail Backpacking Page  
   Online Appalachian Trail register for thru-hikers and long distance hikers. Provides camp list, trail advice, and photo page.
   http://www.themedicineman.org

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

Gorp's Winter Adventures  
   Cold weather adventures and destinations.
   http://gorp.away.com/gorp/features/winter/winter_00.htm

Backpacking Light  
   An online journal promoting lightweight backpacking. Provides editorials, features, how-to articles, and gear reviews.
   http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/index.html

Backpacking Guide  
   Tips, gear selection advice, food and recipes, checklists. Newsletter available.
   http://www.backpacking-guide.com/