LATEST RESOURCES
TOOLS, DOWNLOADS, LINKS
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1. Hiking / Camping / Outdoor Forums
- Reddit - r/hiking - A popular subreddit for hiking tips, advice, and trail recommendations. Visit
- Reddit - r/camping - A place to be online on Reddit if you are an enthusiastic camper. Visit
- Backpacking Light Forums - A community for lightweight backpacking enthusiasts sharing tips and gear advice. Visit
- Trailspace Community - Community-driven platform for reviewing hiking and camping gear with user feedback. Visit
- Mountain Project Forums - Discussions on hiking, climbing, and outdoor adventures, focusing on routes and climbing gear. Visit
- AllTrails Community - A forum within the AllTrails app for users to share trail experiences and advice. Visit
2. Hiking / Camping / Outdoor Gear and Clothes (Online Shops)
- REI Co-op - An outdoor retailer offering gear, clothing, and accessories for all outdoor activities. Visit
- Backcountry - An online store specializing in outdoor gear and clothing for hiking, camping, and skiing. Visit
- Outdoor Research - Manufacturer and retailer of high-quality outdoor clothing and gear. Visit
- The North Face - Popular outdoor brand selling clothing, footwear, and gear for all kinds of outdoor activities. Visit
- Patagonia - Known for high-quality eco-conscious outdoor gear and clothing for various outdoor sports. Visit
3. Hiking / Camping / Outdoor Apps
- AllTrails - A top app for finding and tracking hiking trails with detailed maps and reviews. Visit
- Komoot - Outdoor navigation app offering detailed maps and route planning for hiking and cycling. Visit
- Gaia GPS - An app providing topographic maps and route planning for hikers and backpackers. Visit
- The Hiking Project - App offering detailed trail maps, trail descriptions, and GPS for hiking adventures. Visit
- iNaturalist - A mobile app for identifying plants and animals during hiking trips and outdoor activities. Visit
- Windy - Weather app designed for outdoor activities, providing wind forecasts and conditions. Visit
- Cairn - A hiking app that provides weather alerts, trail maps, and gear recommendations. Visit
4. Popular Hiking / Camping / Outdoor Blogs and Magazines
- The Trek - A blog focused on thru-hiking, backpacking, and the outdoors, especially the Appalachian Trail. Visit
- Section Hiker - A blog about hiking, backpacking, gear, and wilderness skills for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit
- The Outbound Collective - A community-driven platform sharing hiking, camping, and adventure inspiration and tips. Visit
- Backpacker Magazine - A leading publication offering hiking and backpacking tips, reviews, and expert advice. Visit
- Outdoor Gear Lab - Expert reviews of hiking and camping gear, along with how-to guides and trail recommendations. Visit
- The Hiking Life - A comprehensive resource for beginner and advanced hikers, including gear and trail tips. Visit
5. Trails, Routes
- TrailLink - Offers a comprehensive directory of over 30,000 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Visit
- Outdoor Active Trails - Provides a platform to find and plan hiking trails and outdoor routes across Europe. Visit
- National Park Service - The official NPS site offering detailed information about trails in U.S. national parks. Visit
- The Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Official site for the Appalachian Trail, offering maps, resources, and planning tools for hikers. Visit
- Trailforks - A global trail database focused on mountain biking, hiking, and outdoor trails, with maps and user reviews. Visit
6. Downloads
1-DAY HIKING ITINERARY TEMPLATE (Click to download)
CHECKLIST FOR A WEEKEND HIKING TRIP OUTDOORS (Click to download)
