General Backpacking Information

Backpacking Magazine - 
Practical Backpacking - 
American Hiking Society -
AllTrails
Hiking Resource Guide
Leave No Trace

Major Manufactures 

Montebell - 
Marmot - 
Mountain Hardware - 

Large Retailers

REI - 
Gander Mountain - 
Moose Jaw - 
Back Country - 
Cabelas - 

Auctions & Short Term Sales

Steep & Cheap - Limited quantity up for closeout sales for only 15-20 minutes at a time.    

Camp Cooking

Trail Cooking - 

Guides

http://www.riverjourneys.org/ - David "Canoebie"  is a local Hoosier that runs guided paddling trips on the Manistee River.  

Midwest Long Distance Trails
Buckeye Trail
Knobstone Trail
Ice Age Trail
Superior Hiking Trail
North Country Trail

Blogs

Hiker Hell - Why's it important to be prepared and safety minded?  You'll find out at this site.
Gear Talk - Gear Talk with Jason Klass focuses on Ultralight gear and Fly Fishing.    

Parks & Forests

Indiana DNR
Hoosier National Forest
​Illinois State Parks
​Michigan State Parks
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Nitch Market & Cottage Industry

Jacks 'R' Better - 
Gargoyle Gear - Based out of Michigan.  Randy, he owner, is dedicated to producing quality gear and is more than willing to do completely custom job.   
Hammock Gear - Based out of Ohio.  StormCrow, the owner, has fantastic reviews for quality and customer service.  

Local Region Specific 

Hoosier Hikers Council -

Special Interest

HammockForums
Backpacking Light - 
Winter Trekking - 

Kids
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