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Outings Corner
by John Shannon
get "linked" to backpacking
Have you ever wondered where you might learn more about camping,
hiking, or backpacking? In years past, the main ways have been reading
books, subscribing to magazines, attending seminars, or joining clubs.
While those learning avenues are excellent, there is another sometimes
overlooked tool in many of your homes where you can learn even more...THE
INTERNET! Over the last three years I have collected a few internet
websites that some may find useful. The websites are categorized below,
some with a short description of what they offer.
Of course, you can also visit all the major equipment supplier
websites, such as www.rei.com
as well.
backpacking-related articles
http://www.backpackinglight.com (some content requires subscription)
http://www.thebackpacker.com
http://www.backpacker.com
http://gorp.away.com
http://www.jwbasecamp.com (an interesting perspective on several
topics)
http://www.footworkpub.com (online newsletter about foot care)
gear review/testing
http://www.backpackgeartest.org (become a gear tester)
http://www.trailspace.com
http://www.gearfinder.com
http://www.outsidemag.com/gear/gearguy
http://www.gearreview.com
gear making
http://www.thru-hiker.com
http://www.homemadegear.com
http://www.bright.net/~mziegler/HomemadeGear/MakeYourOwnGear.htm
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MakeGear
http://www.rayjardine.com
http://wings.interfree.it (information about homemade stoves)
http://www.rockywoods.com (fabric seller)
http://www.owfinc.com
(fabric seller)
http://www.shelby.fi/catalog/default.php (fabric seller)
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/tips.asp (fabric seller)
http://www.noahlamport.com (fabric seller)
http://www.seattlefabrics.com (fabric seller)
cooking/nutrition
http://www.freezerbagcooking.com (method of low-maintenance cooking)
http://www.minimus.biz
(sample sizes of condiments, first aid supplies, etc.)
http://www.kzpg.com/Backpacking/Stove/Stove_notes.htm (information
about stoves)
http://www.justtomatoes.com (buy dried fruits and vegetables)
http://www.thru-hiker.com/articles.asp?subcat=12&cid=39 (article on
nutrition)
http://zenstoves.net
http://www.wildernessdining.com/shopbybrand-maryjanesfarm.html (buy
foods)
http://www.backpackerspantry.com (buy foods)
http://www.adventurefoods.com (buy foods)
http://www.alpineairefoods.com (buy foods)
navigation/mapping
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/9200/navigation_map_compass.html
http://www.kifaru.net/navigate1.htm
http://www.map-reading.com/intro.php
http://www.topozone.com
(plug-in or get coordinates from online topographic map)
http://www.mapmart.com
(has quadrangle map)
http://libre.redjar.org/maps (download your own maps)
http://www.travelbygps.com
http://folk.uio.no/kjetikj/compass
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/mapcompass.shtml
discussion forums/buy or sell used gear
http://www.backpacking.net/bbs.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bpcheap (saving money on gear)
http://www.whiteblaze.net
http://www.foottrails.com
http://forums.backpacker.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackGearSwap
http://www.gearx.com
journaling/podcasting
http://www.trailcast.com (podcast about hiking)
http://www.trailjournals.com
http://www.pcta.org/planning/after_trip/journals/view_hiker.asp
outdoor skills
http://www.equipped.org/primer.htm
http://www.equipped.org/psp (good printable info in PDF file format)
http://outdoors-magazine.com
http://www.folsoms.net/knots
http://brmrg.med.virginia.edu/knots/knots.html
http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm
http://www.netknots.com
miscellaneous sites
http://www.personal.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/poles.htm (all about hiking
poles)
http://www.hikinghq.net
http://bikerdave.murioi.com/shelter.html (list of shelters)
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00039.html
(lightweight first aid kit)
cottage industry gear (little-known gear makers)
http://www.outdoorequipmentsupplier.com
http://www.fanaticfringe.com
http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com
http://www.featheredfriends.com
http://www.owareusa.com
http://www.nunatakusa.com
http://studiozoic.com/house
http://www.backpackinglight.com
http://www.ula-equipment.com
http://trailquest.net/store.html
http://www.antigravitygear.com
http://www.simblissity.net
http://www.speerhammocks.com
http://www.gossamergear.com
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com
http://www.tarptent.com
http://www.brasslite.com
http://www.moonbowgear.com
http://www.warmlite.com
http://www.jacksrbetter.com
http://www.thepacka.com
http://www.bigskyproducts.com
http://www.lwgear.com
http://www.titaniumgoat.com |
