links

gearfinder is a nice site

HAC Packers has a nice gear list and other comments

rei has a very nice site, but things are kinda expensive

pete's gear page has helpful comments on selecting a pack, etc.

backpacking+backpack+list results from google search

ultralight hiking is a nice article on keeping it light

adventurealan.com is a great site - lots of tips

backpacking food by adventure alan - good stuff

national trails pdf map - pretty cool!

leave no trace is a nice article from the hoosier national forest site