My Travel Backpack

“I must say, my time at Philmont was well spent, the beauty of northeastern New Mexico is breathtaking to say the least. My pack held up well for being a outlet camp bargain at $70. My experiences here have driven me to become more of a die hard outdoor enthusiast, and I now have an overwhelming passion for backpacking and rock climbing.” - Eric

Backpack brand: Coleman
Backpack model and capacity: Coleman Exponent 4200
The location where you took the picture: Southern Rockies, New Mexico, United States
Trip Length: 20 days

Thanks to Eric Fehringer

“The snow proved to be too deep, so the Corgi went into my buddy’s pack. Last time he goes on a back country ski trip.” - Jason

Backpack brand: Osprey
Backpack model and capacity: One 35 lb + Corgi
The location where you took the picture: Rabbit Lakes, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Trip Length: 1 day

Thanks to Jason Meyer

“I was walking the trail with my dog Sally and a few friends, when one of them snapped this picture. It was a gorgeous day, although it was cold.” - Christopher

Backpack brand: Gregory Mountain Products
Backpack model and capacity: Arcadia, 3800 cu. in.
The location where you took the picture: Appalachian Trail, North Georgia, U. S. A.
Trip Length: 10 days

Thanks to Christopher Ryan

“This photo was taken on our honeymoon trip. The hike up to the top of Farewell Gap was a long stretch of exposed and narrow switchbacks. When we got to the top of the gap, the wind was incredible. We were able to lean into the wind and be supported by it. The view was incredible, and then we started down the other side of the valley to make camp.” - Beth

Backpack brand: Lowe Alpine
Backpack model and capacity: Ophir 60L
The location where you took the picture: Farewell Gap, Sequoia National Park, California, United States
Trip Length: 6 days
More pictures at: http://community.webshots.com/user/climbmda/

Thanks to Beth Albrecht
Should Beth win the photo contest?

“3 day backpacking trip outside of Durango with myself (Ben Ridge), girlfriend, and dog. Hiking right at treeline, beautiful scenery, as you can see.” - Ben

Backpack brand: REI
Backpack model and capacity: Venus 4100 cubic inches
The location where you took the picture: Outside of Durango, Colorado, United States
Trip Length: 3 days
More info at: http://www.wanderaround.com

Thanks to Ben Ridge (and his girlfriend…)
Should Ben win the photo contest?

“In this photo, Rich is looking up at the peaks surrounding Bighorn Park, which is along the Mt. Whitney Trail between Whitney Portal and Mount Whitney. This 22 mile (11 miles from trailhead to the top) trip can be done in a long day hike, which we did a few years before this, but this time we took it easy and we were on the trail for a total of three days. It was a great trip; we camped at Trail Camp, made it to the top of Mt. Whitney without any problems and enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way.” - Ben

Backpack brand: Kelty
Backpack model and capacity: Red Cloud 5600, 5600 cubic inches
The location where you took the picture: Bighorn Park (near Mount Whitney), California, United States
Trip Length: 3 days
More pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28236328@N00/
More trips at: http://backpacking.jamin86.com
Trip Report: http://backpacking.jamin86.com/trips/whitney.html#2005

Thanks to Ben Zastovnik
Should Ben win the photo contest?

“It was just a short get-a-way to Colorado and Utah. We had several fabulous hiking around Maroon Bells (Aspen), then Arches N. P. and finally a real treat - Canyonlands N.P. Great time in amazing scenery…” - Maciej

Backpack brand: Salewa (Poland)
Backpack model and capacity: Summit 15, 15L
The location where you took the picture: Arches National Park, Utah, United States
Trip Length: 10 days
More pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/obydalej/

Thanks to Maciej Zieminski
Should Maciej win the photo contest?

“This is a self-portrait taken on my John Muir Trail thru hike a couple years ago. We were climbing Forester Pass, the highest pass along the entire JMT (and the PCT) at over 13,000′. I stopped to look at the view behind me from a ridge below the pass, looking north, as clouds began to envelope the canyon. It was an awesome moment!

Taken via tripod and self-timer with a Canon Elan 7; Fuji Velvia 50 film; Canon 17-40mm lens; Hoya Moose warming circular polarizer filter; 2-stop soft GND filter.” - Buck

Backpack brand: Gregory Mountain Products
Backpack model and capacity: Whitney 5500 cu in
The location where you took the picture: John Muir Trail, Kings Canyon National Park, California, United States
Trip Length: 19 days
More pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/buckforester/

Thanks to Buck Forester
Should Buck win the photo contest?

“[…] a climbing expedition I organized to the Arrigetch Peaks of Alaska. The expedition involved several first ascents, and eighteen days in a very remote area north of the Arctic Circle.” - Jeff

Backpack brand: Gregory Mountain Products
Backpack model and capacity: Unknown
The location where you took the picture: Arrigetch Peaks, Alaska, United States
Trip Length: 18 days
The trip description written by Jeff in the American Alpine Journal: http://jeffpflueger.com/mt/editorial/2003_and_2004_american_alpine.php
Another text by Mark Sundeen: http://marksundeen.com/blog/archives/000006.html
Take a look at Jeff’s portfolio: http://www.jeffpflueger.com/

Thanks to Jeff Pflueger

“We did a trip in Glacier National Park last summer. This was taken along the Highline Trail, on the way to Granite Park. The views were hazy from smoke with lots of wildfires burning in other parts of the region. Even with the haze, it was still one of the most spectacular hikes I’ve done.” - Mike

Backpack brand: Granite Gear
Backpack model and capacity: Nimbus Ozone 3800ci
The location where you took the picture: Glacier National Park
Trip Length: 6 days
More pictures at: http://community.webshots.com/user/climbmda

Thanks to Mike