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Links

These are all sites we have had good experiences with.

GEAR
Good selection of gear & clothing
http://www.golite.com

Great backpacks, shelters, etc
http://www.gossamergear.com

I love Dirty Girls!
http://www.dirtygirlgaiters.com/

Amazingly warm and light u.l.down inner clothing
http://www.montbell.us

High end custom ultralight gear
http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com

High end warmth...quilts, jackets
http://www.nunatakusa.com

The godfather of ultralight, and some great make your own gear kits
http://www.rayjardine.com

Cool backpacking gear, and the maker of my first cuben fiber tent
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/

This may be my favorite gadget...we get amazing photos of us with it
http://www.thestickpic.com/

Love my Tilley Airflow!
http://www.tilley.com

Ti versions of Trail Designs Caldera Cone plus other cool stuff
http://www.titaniumgoat.com

One of my favorite ultralight manufacturers...makers of the Caldera Cone stove systems
http://www.traildesigns.com

THE innovative ultralight gear maker...cuben fiber backpacks and tents!
http://www.zpacks.com

COMMUNITY
The premier website of the ultralight backpacking community, and some good ultralight gear
http://www.backpackinglight.com

Creator of backpackinglight.com
http://www.ryanjordan.com

FOOD
Freezer bag cooking
http://www.trailcooking.com

MYOG MATERIALS
Great selection, fair pricing
http://www.questoutfitters.com

Materials & projects
http://thru-hiker.com

Great source for Cuben Fiber
http://www.zpacks.com

MAPS & GUIDES
Great site for Las Vegas area Free Maps and guides
http://www.birdandhike.com

Used this on our PCT-A backpacking trip, was great
http://www.blackwoodspress.com/pct/atlas

Yogi'a Guides to the PCT - a must read for Pacific Crest Trail hikers
http://www.pcthandbook.com

Free downloadable 1/2" per mile maps & water reports
http://www.pctmap.net

Some good info & links
http://www.backpack45.com

Free trail journals - send text & email updates from the trail
http://postholer.com

Pacific Crest Trail Org
http://www.pcta.org

Pacific Crest Trail Water Reports - So Cal

AZ trails
http://hikearizona.com

TENKARA FLY FISHING
High quality Tankara fishing rods & supplies
http://www.tenkarausa.com

New Tenkara site
http://www.backpackflyfishing.com

Reviews, blog
http://www.tenkarabum.com/