Links

Here is a list of links that I have found to be beneficial to me.  This isn't an exhaustive list and will be changed from time to time as my mood dictates.

Gear

• Sheelpleg
  • Outdoor gear, gives portion of profits to charity.
• REI
  • Outdoor gear and information
• Campmor
  
  • Outdoor gear
• The Sportsman's Guide
  • Outdoor and Military Surplus gear.

 


Other's Journeys

• Black Coffee at Sunrise
  • Great blog about hiking in Michigan.
• Random Space
  • Photos from wanderings through nature and an occasional urban
    environment.
• 14 nights in a hammock
  • One guy, a hammock, and 14 nights on North Manitou Island
• Brian's Place
  • Several reports of backpacking trips throughout Michigan.
• N Manitou Trip Report
  • A trip to the Island
• Bike, Hike, and Paddle
  • Chuck's Backpacking Bonanza's new place on the web
• Eureka Boy
  • Motorcycle Trip Reports from the Central US

Resources

• Fortune Bay Expedition Company
  • Wilderness exploration group and outdoor training.
• Trail Cooking
  • Great recipes for the trail.  Known for Freezer Bag Cooking
• Packit Gourmet
  • Pre-made Freezer Bag style meals.
• USGS
  • Topo maps from the source.
• Coverage Map Finder
• Provides links to Cell Phone Coverage Maps.