Essentials - Things you need to take on every hike

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The 10 Essentials - By REI + a printable checklist

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The 10 Essentials - By REI in more detail and a video

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Zen Ten Essentials - Simple (It's a 'zen' thing)

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The 14 Essentials - Ten Essentials plus Four

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The 10 (un)Essentials - Gear, gizmos, and doodads you never should buy, or at least take, for an extended hike
 

Info, Tips, Etc. - Tips, techniques, 'how to', where to hike

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Trail cooking - a site dedicated to teaching you how to eat good food on the trail, not just the same old stuff you usually take while going outdoors.

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Hit The Trail - mainly associated with hiking in the Grand Canyon. However, a good site with great information on hiking.

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Gear Review - "...a site dedicated to spending their days and nights beating up the latest and greatest products, so you don't get ripped off by the marketing department of a company who cares little about your outdoor experience"

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Hiking and Backpacking Guide - GORP

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Hiking Resources Directory - ABC of Hiking

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The American Hiking Society - Protects and promotes foot trails and the hiking experience

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Georgia Hiking Trail Finder - This site is designed to provide quick, organized access to informative Georgia hiking websites.

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Georgia Trails - Georgia's original site for outdoor adventure!

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60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Atlanta - The "60/60" series of hiking books, published by Menasha Press has been getting positive reviews for the past 4 years. Each book takes 60 day hikes near a major U. S. city and details each trail, covering the geographic features, history and flora and fauna

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Trails.com - Has all the information you need to enjoy the outdoors! 3 great free sections - Know How, Trail Finder and Outdoor Gear
 

Backpacking - Info, Tips, Etc.

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The Beginner Backpacker - Features backpacking basics and hiking instruction and guidance for the beginner backpacker and backpacking and hiking equipment requirements

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Backpacking 101: A Beginner’s Guide - Some practical beginner tips to get you started.

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The Back Packer - Great gear reviews.

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Backpacker Magazine - "The outdoors at your doorstep"

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The Lightweight Backpacker - "If you have even a passing interest in reducing the weight of your pack, this is the place to go. It's a 'no-brainer' bookmark to be sure."

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Hiking and Backpacking - Your quick and easy way to find info on hiker and backpacker activities.

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The Appalachian Trail - State by State

 

Expert Advice

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This page last updated Tuesday January 31, 2012 12:31 AM PT