Backpacking Resources
BACKPACKING GEAR
Where adventurists buy and sell gear for the outdoors
Sleeping Bags
powered by backcountry
Wide selection of the top brands in the industry
Quality winter gear
SURVIVAL INFORMATION
Large selection of survival food and hundreds of cool outdoor and preparedness products
Founded in 1978 by world renowned wilderness survival expert Tom Brown Jr.
Backpacking Tips
Backpacking Tips! Learn everything you need to know about backpacking travel and vagabonding around the world. We can help you escape death by cubicle.
Practical Backpacking™
A popular resource for outdoor enthusiasts engaged in backpacking, biking, bushcraft, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, paddling, travel, and much more. The Practical Backpacking™ Podcast features informative interviews with adventurers and leaders in the outdoor community
Survival knives and all kinds of outdoor gear
Camping and survival products, services, skills and knowledge
Summit Climb
SummitClimb and SummitTrek have been operating well organized and affordable mountain climbs, walks, and treks to Mount Everest and numerous peaks and valleys of Nepal, Tibet, Africa, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, and the Alps
Outdoor gear for both the hardcore survivalist and the weekend adventurist
Rock and Ice
Rock and Ice is the only climber-owned and operated climbing magazine. They publish authentic and accurate features and tales from the top climbing writers and photographers.
HikingWebsite.com
Hiking information for all ages and abilities: day hikes, backpacking, camping, gear, and trails – everything you need to make your next hiking vacation or day trip safe and fun.
Surviving the Outdoors
Avoid becoming a statistic by explaining the dangers of the wilderness and ensuring that you are physically and mentally prepared for any snags during your adventures.
Resource for hot springs worldwide. Hot springs from the USA to Europe, Iceland, Australia and in between.
Build your skills while minimizing your gear. Learn the 400 year old art of fishing from heaven.
Crowd sourced users share their knowledge of local trails
Topographic Maps
Online source for USGS based topographical maps
Click on a region to view images and animations for that region
Interactive global jet stream forecast map on Netweather
BACKPACKING BLOGS
Compilation of Tips and advice on trip planning
Exploring the world while creating adventure travel guides
Recommendations on the best backpacking gear
Resource for budget travelers
Practical advice on the outdoors
Goal is to inspire you to travel responsibly
Epic travel guides and gear reviews to help you plan your next trip