“My husband and I spent 5 days hiking in the Dolomites. One day we passed a small group of horses. This pony tried very hard to nibble on my backpack straps.” - Ariana
Backpack brand: REI
Backpack model and capacity: REI Lookout, 41L/2500 cubic inches
The location where you took the picture: The Dolomites, Italy
Trip Length: 5 days
Thanks to Ariana.
“4 day hot trip along the Abel Tasman Coastal Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks.” - Ben
Backpack brand: REI
Backpack model and capacity: Venus 4100 cubic inches
The location where you took the picture: Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Trip Length: 4 days
More info at: http://www.wanderaround.com
Thanks to Ben Ridge (and his girlfriend…)
Should Ben 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?
“I traveled to Germany for business in early December of 2006. Once work was out of the way, I checked my luggage in at the Munich airport and continued my journey with a backpack spending a total of nine days through Switzerland, Italy, and Greece via train, planes and taxi rides. Each day was spent in a different city and traveling was always done after sundown. This picture was taken in the middle of the trip inside the Colosseum.” - Samuel
Backpack brand: REI
Backpack model and capacity: Double Diamond Hydration Ski Pack - 34L
The location where you took the picture: Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Trip Length: 9 days
More Europe pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhsu/sets/72157594433420748/
Thanks to Samuel Hsu.
Should Samuel win the photo contest?
“A school retreat for 4 days in Joshua Tree. We did a lot of hiking, backpacking and rock climbing and splunking. 4 days to teach kids about how to be out in the wilderness. It was amazing. I learned a lot about myself as well as a lot about the kids and Joshua Tree.” - Anna Martino
Backpack brand: REI
Backpack model and capacity: Women’s Venus Pack, 67 - 71 liters
The location where you took the picture: Joshua Tree California
Trip Length: 4 days
More info at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/missmartini/268526675/
Thanks to Anna Martino