Backpacking Resources

In addition to the list of backpacking destinations we have an equipment checklist, some general backpacking tips, an introduction to backpacking article and some suggestions for food to take on backpacking trips.

Books

• Blisters and Bliss: A Trekker's Guide to the West Coast Trail
• Canadian Rockies Trail Guide
• Coastal Hikes
• Olympic Mountains Trail Guide
• The Complete Walker

Keeping Track articles

• Backpacking Tips
• Backpacking: You wouldn't like it
• Bear Canisters
• Bears
• Dehydrating food
• Equipment Checklist
• Food Suggestions
• Hiking and Backpacking Etiquette
• Introduction to Backpacking
• Sleeping Pads
• Tick Talk
• Water Treatment

Trip reports

• A Trip to Cape Scott
• Bear Encounter - August 7, 2001
• Bedwell 3: Mission Accomplished
• Elk River Backpack
• Flores Island Walk on the (WET and) Wild Side Trail
• Glacier National Park, Montana
• Heather Trail Trip Report
• Lac du Bois - An Early Season Backpack
• My First Backpack
• West Coast Trail 2008...Trail Experience and Notes