Backpacking Equipment - buy online - websites and resources

A1Camping - Wide range of outdoor gear and accessories.

Acapulco Beach Parasails, Inc. - Supplier of beach parasails.

Adventure Centre Ltd. - Carries clothing, climbing gear, tents, boots, and accessories.

Adventure Pro - Sells climbing equipment, rucksacks, clothing, snow shoes, and mountain safety gear.

Alabama Outdoors - Carries equipment and apparel for backpacking and climbing.

Al's Sporting Goods - Retails gear including backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, clothing and camping accessories.

Altitude - Offers gear and clothing designed for hiking and camping.

Altrec.com - Outdoor gear, apparel and adventure travel information with reviews and feature articles.

American Wilderness Gear - Suppliers of Kelty, Marmot, Jansport and other camping gear.

Any Mountain Gear - Providing quality, outdoor gear from tents to snowboards, and inline skates to backpacks.

Appalachian Ski & Outdoors - Online shopping for quality clothing and equipment for camping, hiking, mountaineering, climbing, downhill and cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.

Applied Geodesics, Inc. - Gazebo style products, Clarity Domes, protect spa users from the wind and rain yet virtually disappear on a clear night.

Arkatents Outdoor Gear - Tents, packs, paddlesports and outdoor gear.

Aussie Disposals - Specialising in camping and outdoor equipment, ex army surplus and safari gear.

AvidOutdoors.com - Retails camping equipment and accessories.

Back Country - Offers climbing, backpacking, and backcountry wintersports gear.

The Backcountry Store - Retailer of backcountry ski and hiking gear, as well as avalanche equipment. Also provides regional avalanche forecasts.

Backcountry Gear Limited - shop online for premium mountaineering, hiking, camping and backcountry gear. Each category has a camparison matrix for easy shopping

Beans - Sells and rents ski equipment and clothing, snowboarding gear and other sports equipment in the UK.

Beartooth Mountaineering - Backpacking, camping and climbing store

Blacks Outdoor - Tents, sleeping bags, clothing and footwear for this UK retailer.

Blackwater Mercantile - General store offering brands such as Victorinox, Penn Reels, Eureka and Coleman tents. Contact information, policies and product galleries.

Blue Mountain - Camping, solar and Y2K supplies.

Blue Mountain Sports - Retails equipment and accessories, including Camelbak hydration products.

BobWards.com - Shop for your camping, backpacking and fishing goods.

Bumjo's Outdoor Gear - Offers outdoor equipment, climbing, caving, backpacking, mountaineering, hiking, and rescue gear.

Campers Village - Online camping store supplying tents, sleeping gear, backpacks and outdoor sports gear.

The Camping Center - Tents, backpacks, camping supplies and tent trailers.

Camping Gear Online - Camping and hiking equipment including backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and lanterns.

CampingGearEtc.com - Sells a variety of camping and other outdoors gear.

CampingGurus.com - Offers a variety of camping gear, including tents, cooking supplies, binoculars and compasses.

CampingRus - Wide selection of tents, accessories, and outdoor gear.

CampMan.com - Retails equipment and tents for backpacking, paddling and climbing.

Campmor - Online shopping for all camping gear, backpacking, mountaineering, hiking, trekking, watersports, and cycling, plus other gadgets for a pleasant travelling experience

Campstore.com - Clothing, campgear, supplies, and accessories for summer camp or throughout the year.

Caribee Products Online - The range includes day packs, sleeping bags, outdoor and recreational footwear and a comprehensive range of accessories.

Centre Ecole Parapente - Offers equipment and clothing for skiing, surfing and paragliding.

Coastline Adventures - Source for Katadyn water filters, Suunto watches/compasses, Primus stoves/lanterns

The Complete Outdoors - Outdoor store located in the UK with an online catalog for camping, climbing, hiking, and trekking gear.

Concept International - Offers folding chairs, camping chairs, picnic hampers, gazebos, and other leisure furniture.

Cotswold Essential Outdoor - Camping equipment and travel supplies such as sleeping bags, tents, waterproof jackets and climbing gear.

Country Supplies - Retails equipment and accessories for fishing, equestrian activities and shooting, as well as outdoors apparel.

Crazy Creek Chairs - Portable lightweight outdoor seating for all occasions.

Da Shack - Products include camping supplies, apparel, boats, fishfinders, and GPS systems.

2DieFore Outdoor Gear - Sells camping, hiking, and climbing gear and accessories.

Discount Camping - Supplies tents and camping equipment; based in Australia.

Don Gleason's - Camping, backpacking, and outdoor equipment and clothing.

Down Under Swags - Australian swags and bedrolls for camping.

Earth Adventures Unlimited - Sells camping, climbing, paddling, and scuba diving equipment and clothing. Also has a retail store in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Eastern Mountain Sports - Shop online for camping, backpacking, hiking, and climbing equipment, rugged outdoor clothing, and a wide selection of travel gear.

Empire Canvas Works - Retails canvas anoraks, mittens and tents.

Environmental Expressions - Pilot shop, dive shop, tackle shop and an iridium satellite phone store.

Epperson Mountaineering - Backpacks for mountaineering or day hiking.

The E.S.C.A.P.E. Co. - Emergency, Survival, Camping And Preparedness Equipment

Essex Camping Centre - Retails tents, accessories and gazebos.

ETS Outdoors - Provides outdoor equipment such as handheld GPS and Pelican cases and a line of tactical gear.

Evergreen Products - Offers Bug Button insect repellent and hand care products for gardeners.

Expedition Equipment - Provide a mail order service to supply quality outdoor expedition clothing and equipment to individuals, and to members and organisers of outdoor expeditions and activities.

The Exploring Outdoors Company - Camping supplies, packs, tents, men's BDU clothing and travel accessories for outdoor activities.

FalconCrest - Manufactures and retails equipment for falconry.

Four Season Hammocks - Offers a variety of quality hammocks, rainflies and low impact camping accessories.

Gear2go.com - Outdoor gear and accessory products with online shopping.

GEARworld.com - This ambitious site lists everything you will need with suggestions on how to use it for climbing, backpacking, camping, and backcountry adventures

Geomedix - Natural products for outdoor and sports use including mosquito repellent, bites and rashes, pain relief, and burns.

Get Real Gear here - online shopping for outdoor gear for many activities

Gillesfitness.com - Cycling, climbing, running, fitness, and outdoor sports gear.

Go-Kot Camping Cots - Lightweight, durable camping cots the size of a rolled newspaper.

GoLite - Manufactures and retails hiking and climbing packs, shelters, sleeping systems and clothing designed to be light weight; shop online or view dealer directory.

Good Sports Outdoor Outfitter - Gear and clothing for outdoor adventures. We feature in-depth product knowledge and one-on-one customer service.

Gorge Outdoors - UK suppliers of a wide range of outdoor clothing, footwear, camping, travel and climbing equipment.

Graham Tiso Ltd - Scotland and N.Ireland outdoor retailer stocks a range of clothing and equipment.

Granger's Camping World - Melbourne, Australia: camping gear and accessories. Offers international shipping.

Great Outdoors Direct - Sells various outdoor and camping equipment including packs, water filtration devices, tents, and clothing.

Happy Camper - Outdoor Equipment, tents, sleeping bags and Dutch ovens.

Hi View Camping Gear - Camping supplies and outdoor accessories.

The Highland Hiker - Outdoor outfitter with online selection from Barbour, Dansko, and Mephisto as well as fly fishing gear.

Hooyah Extreme Adventure Gear - Supplies practical and versatile gear for the extreme and modern day outdoorsman.

Hot Camp Showers - Camping showers and portable water heaters (propane, vehicle mounted, campfire and stovetop).

Hugh Lewis Outdoors - Outdoor products from a secure site based in the UK.

Ice Bear Distributors - Retails a soft sided cooler.

Identi-Tape - Features variety of adhesive tape patterns and colors for identification of climbing and camping gear, safety reflection tape, and flagging tape.

Inter Mountain Traders - Outdoor gear overstocks, discontinues, closeouts, seconds or cosmetic blems.

Internet Outdoors Unlimited - At the present time, the site consists of TroutPro+, Winter Accessories and CalBoard Snowboarding and Skateboarding. Links to Frazier Park, Ca. information, recreation and other sites.

Jans Mountain Outfitters - An outdoor store serving the Park City Utah area with sporting, camping, and fishing equipment.

Johnson Outdoors Inc. - Manufactures and markets recreational products for fishing, camping, underwater diving and marine activities.

Just Hike - Sells hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering gear. Also includes hiking tips and packing list.

Kitty Hawk Sports - The Outer Banks premier watersports headquarters, offering beach and watersports lifestyle apparel and accessories for participants, enthusiasts, and casual observers.

Laacke & Joy's - Outdoor store featuring camping, canoeing, kayacking, ski equipment and accessories.

Latta Outdoors - Retailer of outdoor gear, books and maps for hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking and outdoor activities.

Life Is Good - Sells clothing, headwear, backpacks, towels, mugs, and water bottles.

Lightning Bug Designs - Offers Zommies beach towel anchors.

Lightweight Gear Shop - Lightweight and Ultralight outdoor gear tested, reviewed, and for sale to equip the year-around backcountry traveller.

Liquid Assets - Hydration packs for the active. Product catalog, company history, feedback, links and contact information.

LiveToPlay: The Outdoor Sports Auction - a real-time outdoor sports auction providing new outdoor gear.

L.L. Bean - Famous shop with full assortment of gear and clothing.

Maine Camp Outfitters - A Maine-based company supplying personalized camp uniforms and accessories to youth camps, teams, and other recreational facilities.

McDar Mall - Offering Nebo sleeping bags and Texsport camping equipment. Also offering clothing and military surplus items.

Meyers Custom Supply - Offering ready-to-eat meals, hand warmers and lightsticks.

Mickie's Place - Sells camping, climbing, and other outdoor gear. Also offers tent pole repair and replacement. Retail store located in La Habra, California.

Midwest Mountaineering - Carries apparel and equipment for climbing, camping and paddling.

Mitchells Disposals - An Australian outdoor store with everything from night vision to suits of armour.

Moosejaw - Outdoor equipment and apparel for hikers, campers, skiiers, climbers, paddlers, and adventure travelers

Moosineer - Camping gear suppliers with tents, backpacking supplies and first aid kits.

Mountain Gear - Mail order mountaineering and camping gear.

Mountain Hideout - Backpacking, camping, climbing, hiking, and mountaineering equipment and apparel outfitter.

Mountain Safety Research - Sells equipment suited to climbers, hikers and other back-country enthusiasts. Includes tents, cooking equipment, hydration, filters and snow gear.

Mountain Sports - an outdoor specialty store with a large selection of gear for backpacking, rock climbing, snow skiing, snowboarding, adventure travel, hiking, kayaking and other outdoor pursuits.

Mountain View Adventure Gear - Camping equipment, tools for the cottage, survival gear & outdoor accessories.

MsOutdoor - Rock climbing and camping equipment and clothing for the active, outdoor woman.

MsOutdoor.com - Camping, rock climbing, and hiking gear and apparel for active women.

My Gear Shop - Source for outdoor gear.

Northern Mountain Supply - Secure online shopping for bargains on backpacking gear, outdoor clothing, hiking boots, kayak/whitewater rafting paddles and accessories, rock- and ice-climbing gear, mountaineering equipment, and snow protection.

NRG Enterprises - Our catalogue includes gear for mountain biking, road-riding, snowshoeing, paddling, skiing, climbing, and bike touring. Shop online with Canadian dollar pricing and worldwide shipping.

Oconee Bait, Tackle, Gun and Pawn - Offers equipment for the angler and hunter.

Onion River Sports - Suppliers of car racks for bikes, skis, snowboards and watercraft, as well as snowshoes. Site contains information on each product with diagrams and photos.

Out In Style - Offers military surplus, law enforcement and outdoor apparel and camping gear.

Outback Gear - online shopping for backpacking gear, inflatable boats and kayaks, plus clothing for outdoor activities.

Outbound Online - Canadian supplier of outdoor equipment.

Outdoor Blankets - For baby, travel, picnics, and outdoor/sporting events.

Outdoor Endeavours - New England retailer which specializes in canoe/kayaks, and fishing and archery equipment. Features an online product catalog.

Outdoor Equipment and Electronics - Sells VHF, UHF and CB Radios, Police-Fire Scanners, GPS Units and Compasses.

Outdoor Focus - Yorkshire based retail supplier of tents, camping and walking equipment and outdoor clothing. Stockists of Vango, Terra Nova, Wild Country, Coleman, and Khyam.

Outdoor Kids - Sells a child's climbing harness and various backpacks and accessories.

Outdoor Kids' Source - Outdoor gear and information for active kids and families.

Outdoor Megastore - Discounts on top brand outdoor equipment in the UK.

Outdoor World - Outdoor products for camping, backpacking and sporting.

Outdoorgear - The British camping shop offers camping equipment, tents, hiking boots, sleeping bags, and outdoor clothing.

Outdoors, Inc. - Retails technical outdoor gear for camping, climbing, paddling and touring.

Outdoors Shops - Shops operated by the Scout Association. Site includes catalogue, locations of stores and online shopping.

OuTek - Retails tents, sleeping bags and backpacks, as well as camping accessories.

Outer Sports - Sells climbing equipment and holds plus standard outdoor and camping equipment and clothing.

Outriggers - Camping equipment, bikes, tents, folding campers and accessories in Dunfermline, Scotland.

Outter Limits - Retailer features outdoor clothing, gore-tex jackets, fleece, sleeping bags, backpacks, hiking boots, backpacking tents, water filters, travel packs.

OwlPages - Offers books, binoculars, clothes and gifts dedicated to birding and nature appreciation.

Parks Sportsman Sporting Store - Outdoor equipment and clothing, Utah fishing conditions, ski reports and weather.

Piranha Outdoor Clothing - Offers retail sales of camping equipment and apparel. Features online catalog with price lists, store history and location.

PlanetOutdoors - Outdoor gear from major manufacturers for hiking, climbing, camping plus advice from product specialists.

Polar Pac - Manufactures and sells a soft-sided cooler designed to be leakproof.

Polarcraft Finland - Handmade outdoor gear from Lapland, Finland.

Progress - Equipment, ideas and inspiration for the extreme sportsperson.

Pureflight Gear - Manufactures and retails backpacks,gear bags, and hip packs.

Ranger Camping - Equipment for family camping expeditions in Australia.

REI - A comprehensive site with equipment and clothing for camping, hiking, climbing, cycling, paddling, and skiing. Product information, how-to, and sale items. Retail outlets across the USA.

The ROC - Camping and hiking gear for everyone: backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, compasses, binoculars, camp furniture, stoves and lanterns.

Rock/Creek Outfitters - Outdoor equipment for climbing, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, and hiking.

4 Seasons Survival - Retails camping equipment, including water purifiers, tents, emergency lights, backpacks, compasses and canteens.

Sedbergh Outdoor - Walking, mountaineering and camping clothing and equipment retailer.

Service Sports - Clothing and equipment for climbing, hiking, expeditions, and sailing.

Sierra Mountain Works - Supplies technical climbing gear as well as general outdoor camping and backpacking items. Specializes in working with non-profit groups.

Sierra Outdoor Products - Outfitters for nugget mining, prospecting for free gold; coins, treasure hobbies, games, rich California history, old west adventure & fly fishing.

Singers Outdoors - Retails outdoors clothing, as well as camping equipment.

Sleeping Bags and Tents - Sells camping and other outdoor gear. Includes printable price list.

Snappy Sport Senter - Retails sleeping bags and backpacks, as well as fly fishing equipment and spinning and casting gear.

Snow Leopard Mountain Sports - Retails gear for the outdoor enthusiast, including backpacks, snowshoes, rock and ice climbing equipment, tents, and sleeping bags.

South Summit - Outdoor gear and emergency preparedness products.

Sportextreme - Offers climbing, scuba diving and paddling equipment and accessories and a community for each sport.

The Sportsman's Guide - Sells variety of merchandise primarily for hunters, fishermen and outdoorsmen, through mail order catalogs and the Internet.

Summit Hut - Carries clothing, books, maps, sleeping bags and tents.

Sun Company - Mini-compasses, pocket and palm-sized flashlights, thermometer keyring productsand altimeters for outdoor sports.

Tent and Trails - Equipment supplier featuring tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and footwear. Offering supplies including lights, stoves, and compasses.

TentOnSale.com - Sells tents and other camping items including sleeping bags, packs, and accessories.

The Tents Store - Offers tents including dome and truck tents, backyard screen tents, outdoor privacy and shower shelters, and beach tents, as well as, tent parts and equipment.

Tireless Trekker - Offers camping products, including backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and clothing.

Touchwoods - A family run business with three retail stores selling camping & outdoor equipment - tents, outdoor clothing, rucksacks, sleeping bags and walking boots. Running footwear specialists.

The Trail Shop - Nova Scotia's outdoor store for clothing, hiking boots, camping equipment as well as canoes and kayaks

Travel Country - Anything and Everything for outdoor recreation.

Trek King - Offers camping and hiking equipment, backpacks, sleeping bags, accessories and clothing; delivery outside of the UK by special arrangement.

Triangles All Terrain Pushchairs - Retail outlet specialising in all terrain pushchairs, baby-joggers, and accessories based in Leicester, UK.

Ultimate Survival - Outdoor survival tools including fire starters, survival saws, signal mirrors and safety whistles.

Ultralight Adventure Equipment - Makes and sells lightweight packs and shelters. Based in Logan, Utah. Includes information about their products and their processes.

Uncle Dans - Outdoor clothing and equipment.

Up and Under - South Wales' outdoor shop and resource site. Climbing, canoeing, caving, walking, camping and the rest. Local and national outdoor resources.

US Elite Gear - Military and civilian outdoor gear and supplies.

U.S. Outdoor Store - Retails climbing equipment and apparel, as well as athletic footwear and skiing equipment.

The Ute Mountaineer - Mail order equipment for most outdoor activities.

Village Ski Loft - Outdoor sports store specializing in skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and hiking gear and accessories.

Vive la Montagne Adventure Consultants - Designs, constructs and maintains climbing walls, offers adventure courses, and retails outdoors equipment.

Weaver and Devore Trading - Providing camping equipment, workwear, and casual wear for the great outdoors. Features company profile, remote location ordering procedure, and sale term sheet.

Wenzel Camping Gear - Selection of sleeping bags, backpacks, air beds, and stoves.

Werners Trading CO - They promise the highest quality Products and complete customer satisfaction.

Wiggy's - Features sleeping bags, accessories, clothing and shelters for outdoor activities.

Wild Ideas - Manufactures and sells food canisters for protection against bears. Also rents cannisters.

Woods Sleeping Bags - Retails Woods sleeping bags and accessories.

Xtreme Outdoors Limited - Sells trekking, climbing, and camping equipment.

Xtreme Outfitters - Camping, biking and backpacking equipment with tips on hiking and camping questions.

YetiGear - Retails gear, electronics and clothing for climbing and camping.

Backpacking information

AboveCalifornia - Descriptions of trails, maps, weather, campground information, and a library with works by John Muir and others.

Andy's Lightweight Backpacking Site - Presents information regarding general and lightweight backpacking, safety tips, and outdoor photography.

Appalachian Trail Backpacking Page - Online Appalachian Trail register for thru-hikers and long distance hikers. Provides camp list, trail advice, and photo page.

Appalachian Trail Lodging - Presents listings of lodging opportunities on or near the Appalachian Trail including distances, addresses, and phone numbers.

Backpacker Magazine - News, reviews, editorials, and subscription information.

Backpackers Guide - A "how-to-guide" for camping, backpacking and hiking, especially for those just getting started. Includes packing lists and a sample 3-day menu.

The Backpacking Club - Spokane - Non-profit club conducts many hikes and an eight-week school.

The Backpacking Directory - A directory of links to information about backpacking and hiking, including gear, retailers, trails, trip reports, photos, clubs and organizations, and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Backpacking Guide - Tips, gear selection advice, food and recipes, checklists. Newsletter available.

Backpacking in the Catskills - Pictures from popular overlooks in the Catskills with trail descriptions and advice.

Backpacking Light - An online journal promoting lightweight backpacking. Provides editorials, features, how-to articles, and gear reviews.

Bob's Backpacking Bits - Basic information and instructions, notes on gear selection, recipes and menus.

Catskill Hiking Shack - Local information for the Catskill Mountains as well as pictures, tips, hints, equipment, and calendar of events.

Chuck's Backpacking Bonanza - Extensive collection of information, tips, photos, and humor.

CloudWalker's AT Page - Contains information about all aspects of backpacking the Appalachian Trail, including trail information, gear, and safety.

Gorp's Top Ten Coolest Treks in the Nepalese Himalaya - Lists the top treks in Nepal including the Annapurna Circuit, Rara Lake National Park, Dolpo and Mustang, Langtang and Helambu, and the Kathmandu Valley.

Gorp's Winter Adventures - Cold weather adventures and destinations.

The GuzGuide - Offers gear reviews, Arizona trail reviews, forums, and tips.

International Backpacking Association - Provides backpacking related online videos, helpful hints, maps and low impact backpacking guides. Membership is required for full access.

Leisurely Backpacker - Contains informative articles, trip reports, and gear reviews, as well as a recommended reading list and an extensive links page.

The Lightweight Backpacker - Lightweight backpacking tips, techniques, books, gear, reviews, gear checklists, message forums, and specialty pages.

The Midwest Packer - Presents information about Isle Royale, the Porcupine Mountains, Smoky Mountains and North Manitou Island. Includes tips, camp site reviews, trail descriptions and a photo gallery.

Shut up and Hike - Provides check list and food suggestions. Includes pictures and descriptions of adventures in Western Canada.

Sierra Nevada Backpacking - Information for Sierra Nevada hiker, backpacker and mountaineer. Includes locations and maps of passes and trails, backpacking checklist, clothing, gear, books, weather and photos.

TheBackpacker.com - Extensive resource includes advice for beginners, answers to user submitted questions, directory of trails, and active message board.

Thru Hikers - Forums discuss the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails, plus backpacking food and gear. Also includes a photo gallery.

Trailspace.com - Reviews of tents, hiking boots, jackets, backpacks, and sleeping bags.

WildernessBackpacker - Provides articles, tips, and a forum dealing with wilderness backpacking, camping, and travel.

YetiZone - A Himalayan trekking web guidebook to the Annapurna Circuit, the Everest Trek and the Langtang Trek. Over 650 kilometers of trekking description.

Extra backpacking equipment listings from the ODP