Mailists

A suggestion: If you subscribe to a lot of mailists, consider their subscribe digest option, if they have. All these lists are free.

Appalachian Trail Backpacker Mailist: Subscribe at site. Unmoderated, open discussions.
Arizona Hiking Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg; subscribe (Your Name).
Backpack Australia Mailist: E-mail request for subscribe info.
Backpack-L Mailist: Subscribe at site.
Backpacking the World Mailist: Site has subscribe info. Members from many countries.
Bay Area Women Adventurers Mailist: In CA, about outdoor sports, especially hiking, backpacking. E-mail to subscribe; In body of msg; your e-mail address.
CANSPACE Mailist: About GPS, by Brunswick Uni, Canada. E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg; subscribe CANSPACE
Capitol Trails Broadcast A list sent out about urgent legislative alerts, by the AHS. To subscribe, in body of msg: Your e-mail address.
Continental Divide Trail Backpacker Mailist: Subscribe at site. Unmoderated, open discussions.
Florida Trail Backpacker Mailist: Subscribe at site. Unmoderated, open discussions.
GPS-L Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg; subscribe GPS-L. About GPS, List site:Avenza
GPS Tech Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg; subscribe GPS Tech. About GPS.
Grand Canyon Mailist:E-mail to to subscribe.
Great Lakes Hikes Mailist: Site has subscribe info.
Hiker Chicks Mailist Group:E-mail to subscribe: Leave body of msg blank. Diane Cohen, owner, about gals backpacking.
Ice Age Trail Backpacker Mailist: Subscribe at site. Unmoderated, open discussions.
Primitive Skills Group Mailist: E-mail to subscribe; In body of msg: SUBSCRIBE PRIMITIVE-SKILLS-GROUP By Uni of Qubec, Canada.
National Parks Online Club Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg ; your e-mail address. About USA NP's.
Oahu Hiking Enthusiasts Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg; SUBSCRIBE OHE-L (Your name) About hiking primarily on Oahu, + other Hawaiian islands.
OpenAir Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg ; subscribe openair Problem subscribing? E-mail to Andre LeDuc Owner, about the outdoors.
O-train Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg ; subscribe O-train (Your name) About orienteering and roganing.
Outdor-L Mailist: 1 "o" in outdor! E-mail to subscribe; In body of msg: subscribe outdor-l (Your Name) All outdoors stuff, unmoderated, open discussions.
Pacific Crest Trail Backpacker Mailist: Subscribe at site. Unmoderated, open discussions.
Rail-trail-nne Mailist: Subscribe info at site. All about rail trails in NH.
Samountain-Talk Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg; subscribe samountain-talk Hiking, mtn climbing, etc, in South Africa.
Santa Fe Trail Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg; subscribe santa-fe-trail (Your Name).
Tents Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg; subscribe tents (Your name) All about tents, at Rochester Uni.
TrailDog Mailist: Subscribe info at site. Backpacking with doggies, +.
Utah Outdoors Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In body of msg; subscribe utahoutdoors Problems subscribing? E-mail: David Kenison , owner.
Utah Wilderness Mailist: E-mail to subscribe: In msg body; subscribe Problems subscribing? E-mail: SUWA

Newsgroups

Selecting one of these newsgroups will open your internet news reader.

alt.rec.camping Newsgroup: Everything camping.
alt.rec.hiking Newsgroup: Everything hiking.
aus.bushwalking Newsgroup: Australian outdoors.
de.rec.outdoors Newsgroup: Germany outdoors.
misc.survivalism Newsgroup: Some posts of interest to backpackers.
nl.wandel Newsgroup: Dutch outdoors.
rec.backcountry Newsgroup: Everything outdoors.
rec.foods.preserving Newsgroup: About food preserving.
rec.outdoors.camping Newsgroup: Everything camping.
rec.outdoors.marketplace Ads for all outdoor stuff.
rec.outdoors.national-park Newsgroup: About USA NP's.
rec.sport.orienteering Newsgroup: About orienteering and roganing.
sci.geo.satellite-nav Newsgroup: About GPS systems.

| Online Clubs and Groups |

AT Hikers Group:Join at site.
AT Chat Group : Join at site.
Backpacking Gear Test Group: Join at site.
BackpackingLight Group: Join at site.
GPS n Trails Group: Join at site.
Hike Ohio Group: Join at site
John Muir Trail Club: Join at site. Unmoderated, open discussions.
Kentucky Hiking Club: Join at site.
Lowrance Ifinder GPS Group: Join at site
Magellan M330 Group: Join at site.
Misc Survivalism Group:Join at site, Moderated.
Olympic Mountain Hiking Group:Join at site.
Southern CA Hikers Club: Join at site. Hiking in state.
USA Trips Club: Join at site. Hiking in state.

| Chats 'n Forums | FAQ's | Newsletters |

Chats 'n Forums

Some of these sites have the times and dates for chats posted, not all are 24 hours.

Adventurezine Fourm: Tent Camping board.
Appalachian Trailplace Center Talk Chat, at this site.
Alpine Zone Forums Various subjects, at this site.
AT Forum At this site.
AT-L Chat Discuss the ANST, other topics.
Army GPS Newsletter GPS topics.
Backpack Chat Signup online, get handle, password.
EMS Tech GPS Forum All about.
Glacier NP Forum All about, at John Ulder's site.
GORP Outdoors Forums Several categories.
Katahdin Basecamp Forum Map of Baxter SP, message board, chat, links, +, sign up at site, by Mike Davis.
Knife 'n Tool Outdoor Forum, at site.
Matt Johnson's Backpacker Chat At his site.
Mining Company Chat For backpackers and outdoors types.
Mt Whitney Messageboard: All about .
Northwest Hikers Forums: Different subjects.
Park Talk Chat At American Park Network site.
Pete Fornof's Hikers Chat At his site.
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Trails Forum At this site, all subjects.
Tech Talk Messageboards: 3 groups, gear, trail and beginners corner, at Outdoor Review site.
Trail Space Forum At Rec.Backcountry site.

FAQ's

Airline Stove TransportFAQ: Which ones let, how, by the AHS.
Backpacking 'n Process FAQ: By MI Uni. Why do hikers hike? Backpacking is always about process, by Dale Austin.
Compass Use FAQ: How to use, at Suunto USA site.
Finding Your Way with Map 'n Compass FAQ: By the USGS, good refresher.
Homemade Stove Archives FAQ: Many different types.
How to make an Alcohol Stove FAQ: by Shane Graber, OH.
How to make an Alcohol Stove 1 FAQ: Using Pespi cans, at PCT Hiker site.
How to make an Alcohol Stove 2 FAQ: KISS stove, at this site.
How to make an Alcohol Stove 3 FAQ: Using cans..
How to make an Alcohol Stove 3 FAQ: Don Johnston's stove, at this site.
How to pack a Bear Canister FAQ: At Sierra Wilderness site.
How to use a Hiking Pole FAQ: By Peter Clinch.
How to make a Hiking Pole FAQ: Info.
How to use Treking Poles FAQ: Using two at a time, by Bonnie & David Alley.
How to use Walking Sticks FAQ: Using wooden ones.
Leave No Trace FAQ: Pack used TP out? Yeah!
Make Backpacking Gear FAQ: At Backpacking net site.
Make A Water Filter FAQ: Easy!
Shioshio's Stove Review FAQ: Stoves shown with closeups of, including alcohol.
Tarp Tips FAQ: How to use.
Tarp Intro FAQ: How to use, by David Macpherson.
Topo Tips FAQ: How to read and interpert topo maps.
Topo Read Tips FAQ: How to read a topo, at Australia Geosicence site.
Worldwide Fuel Names FAQ: What countries call different types, by Mike Buckler.
Zip Stove FAQ: By G Crawford.

Newsletters

Backcountry Trail Guide Newsletter: (Print) On trails in UT, IA 'n WY. E-mail your home address for a free copy.
Cool Trails Newsletter: (E-mail) Subscribe at site, free. About hike reports in the Pacific NW.
Hiker's Grand Slam Newsletter: (Print) $11, quarterly issuses, best world and US treks, by Jim Kern (Founder, FTA).
Ram's Head Newsletter (Print) by Wilderness Press, e-mail name and address, request to recieve.
Troubadour Newsletter: The AT Thru-Hiker (Print-6 a year). Thru-hiker stories/news updates/a shelter log, leave msgs to other hikers/a photo,challenging your AT memory. E-mail for sample. Include year/start/finish dates you thru-hiked.

| Zines|

Adventure Center Zine: Written by sports enthusiasts for sports enthusiasts, backpacking section.
ARC News Zine: About GIS 'n GPS. Select News 'n events icon on ESRI's menu.
Alberta Outdoor News Zine: Canadian outdoors.
Backpacking Light Zine: Light type hiking .
Backcountry Llama Zine: Hiking with llamas.
Big Bear Today Zine: All about this area in CA, by Marcus Dietz.
Blue Ridge Mtns Zine: Hiking info, +.
Cyber West Zine: Hiking in the west, other pieces.
Desert Resource Zine: Journeys through USA deserts, trail info.
Earth First Zine: Radical environmental journal.
Eco Florida Zine: Your guide to natural FL.
Everest News Zine: Stories from the Mtn.
Explore Zine: Canada's outdoor magazine.
Florida Hiker Zine: Online version of mag .
Get Lost Zine: Short on hiking, has round the world Cam sites, many sports.
GPS Navigator Zine: Different subjects covered.
GPS World Zine: About Gobal Positioning Systems.
High Alaska Zine: Backpacking, climbing in all parts of.
Hooked on the Outdoors Zine: Posts from mag.
Mountain Zine: Good info.
Mountain Memoirs Zine: Nice info.
Men's Journal Zine: Online mag version, has gear listings.
Mountain Zone Zine: Has hiking, other sports, books.
National Geographic Zines: A regular, and Kids World.
North Georgia Hiking Trails Zine: About area, good info on trails.
Out Your Backdoor Zine: Posts on various outdoor subjects.
Outdoor Australia. Zine: Various outdoor subjects.
Outside Online Posts from the mag's current issue, gear rewiews.
Outsider Online Zine: A backpacking, camping section.
Planet Byron Zine: Guide to backpacking this Australian mecca.
Sierra Trails Zine: Hiking the Sierra's in CA.
Smoky Mountains Zine: Hiking, other info.
The Compass Zine: AMC, GMC, VT region outdoors.
The Smokies Zine: All about, free hiking info.
Strickly Smokies Zine: Ramblings on several subjects.
TNT Magazine Zine: Aussie backpacker oriented, free, online version.
Tribal Tracks Zine: About outdoor adventures.
Wild Earth Zine: Wildlands activism.
Wilderness Way Zine: Good tips.
21st Century Adventure Zine: Adventure mag, share your experiences.

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