Hit the Trail A well worn map and dreams of spectacular vistas are enough to entice any backpacker to hit the trail. However, if expert outfitting is what you need, point your compass to The Backpackers Shop® where you'll find backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, and all of the greatest gear to get you into the great outdoors! Packs Sleeping Bags Tents Stoves and Cookware Hydration and Water Camping Accessories Backpacking is our namesake, and we take great pride in our incredible selection of packs. We offer a wide range of backpacks for day hikers, thru-hikers, and mountaineering enthusiasts. You can be sure that our expert pack fitters will send you comfortably down the trail with a properly fitted pack. Choose from top names like Osprey, Arc’Teryx, The North Face, and Kelty. Our great selection of Mountainsmith lumbar packs is sure to please the day hiker and urban trekker. And if you are taking along a four legged friend, check out our great dog packs from Ruffwear. Your tent is your home away from home, and whether you are pitching camp at the state park or on a high mountain summit, we can guide you in selecting the right shelter for your sense of adventure. We offer a great selection of tents from Sierra Designs, Mountain Hardwear, and The North Face. And for the minimalist, we also offer Outdoor Research and Black Diamond bivy sacks for ultra lightweight shelter. A good night's sleep is the key to a great trip. Sleeping bags from Western Mountaineering, Mountain Hardwear, The North Face, Slumberjack, and Sierra Designs will assure a cozy night's sleep under those starlit skies. So, toss out that cell phone, log off the computer, and hit the trail. You just might rediscover yourself along the way.