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

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

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

Bob's Backpacking Bits
Basic information and instructions, notes on gear selection, recipes and menus.

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

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

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

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

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

Appalachian Trail Lodging
Presents listings of lodging opportunities on or near the Appalachian Trail including distances, addresses, and phone numbers.

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