Useful Links and Resources

Below is a list of websites that I think would be useful to those interested in backpacking the Sierras, or for any backpacker in general. Personally I find myself referencing these sites time and time again.

• BearPaw Tents
• Ultralight tents, very similar to TarpTents. Generally less expensive. I currently use the AT2.
• Bozeman Mountain Works
• Ultralight trekking gear.
• CDEC Snow Data Stations
• CA Dept. Water Resources page for tracking snow levels
• DIY: Freezer Bag Cooking Cozy
• Flyfishing the Sierras
• Gossamer Gear
• Packs, shelters, and other ultralight gear. I believe their lightest pack weighs 7.9oz.
• Heineken Cook Kit Ziploc Container Configuration
• Similar to my current cookwear setup/storage
• Joe's Moose Goo
• Not my favorite in terms of taste. Packed with calories though.
• Just Jeff's Hiking Page
• Good information on hammock camping and homemade gear.
• Minibull Designs Alcohol Stoves
• Professionally constructed alcohol stoves.
• NPS Trail Conditions (Sequoia and Kings Canyon)
• Penny Alcohol Backpacking Stove
• This is the stove I currently use for my Heineken pot, with some alterations of course.
• Practical Backpacking Forums
• Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
• Can be expensive, but warranties and 100% satisfaction guarantee are tough to beat.
• SGT. Rock's Hiking H.Q.
• Homemade gear, tarp shelter configurations, etc.
• Shelter Options
• An overview of shelter options for the lightweight backpacker.
• Sierra High Route (SHR)
• On my to-do-list. Notice it's a route, not a trail.
• Sierra Nevada Bear Box Index
• List of locations/descriptions of bear lockers in the Sierra Nevadas, organized by region.
• Six Moon Designs
• Ultralight packs, shelters, and other products.
• Tarptent Ultralight Shelter Products
• Henry Shires infamous Tarptent. Very popular, tough to beat for the weight and price. Also, instructions to construct your own.
• The StickPic
• Quite possibly my favorite piece of gear yet. Allows camera to be attached to trekking pole for pictures, and only 0.5oz.
• Trail Cooking
• Zen Alcohol Stoves
• Dozens and dozens of homemade alcohol stove options. Templates, instructions, priceless information.