New to Twitter or interested in finding out what all the hoopla surrounding the newish micro blog is about? Well, Gregory decided to compile a list of backpackers on Twitter who will not only provide you with useful information, but will also help ease your way into the geeky tech world of Twitter.
Think of Twitter as more or less a constant news feed. It allows the ‘follower’ to easily and quickly receive up to the minute info on who Kim Kardashian is dating this second or about things that really matter, like the newest in hiking boots.
And for those of you who consider yourselves tweeting tycoons, this list will help affirm the who’s who of the Twitter backpacking world. This list follows no sort of order…Feel free to add a backpacker we might be missing! Follow us, too @GregoryPacks !
Web: backpacker.com
Bio: The Twitter home of Backpacker Magazine, Backpacker.com, and our blogs
Name: Randy Cox
We might not all remember the exact point when we were introduced to the great outdoors. Personally, I was too little to remember. However, we can all remember the point at which the outdoors began to inspire or change us in some way or another. And for some (like us backpack geeks at 
Step Ups: This thigh burning exercise is going to give you the strength you need to tackle a steep descent or navigate a fierce scree field after a long day on the trail. The fit backpacker boasts not only muscle strength, but muscle endurance–this exercise will give you both.
Shoulder T-Lifts: An extended journey into Yellowstone or the Blue Ridge Mountains often necessitates a heavy pack. Being able to safely put your backpack on and take it off is paramount. This shoulder strengthening exercise will help you lift your pack without 
injury.
Stability Ball Push-Ups: You want to enjoy every moment of your adventure. This catch-all upper body strengthener means you will always have the energy to take the long way home.
The Plank: A strong core is like a good pair of hiking boots–you’d never want to leave home without it. Powerful abdominal muscles support your lower back through the toughest of climbs and help you maintain your balance during impossibly slippery river crossings. At the end of the day, a sturdy core is your best defense against injury.
The documentary follows filmmaker 
Backpacking is as much about taking in the surrounding scenery as it is about inward reflection. And sometimes inward reflection requires the complement of a few wise words from a good book. The type of ‘good book’ I’m referring to is not a 
Gregory Gives Back, our donation program, is always looking for ways to help out. Two months ago, three Seniors from the University of New Hampshire Jeff Brown, Brett Clark and Dave Shimmel approached Gregory with a proposal to raise money for Gregory’s charity of choice, the 
“Overall the pack was great. It was very lightweight which made it very easy to hike with. The adjustment straps on the Baltoro 70 allow the user to make the pack feel as if it is a part of them. At times you can hardly tell you are wearing a backpack. Without a doubt the unanimous best feature of the Gregory Baltoro 70 backpack is the amount of storage compartments which can be found all over the bag. The compartments and straps make the bag so user friendly that there was never a time on our trip where we had to unpack our gear in order to get to something. Every location in the pack is easily accessible, which is a great feature to have while hiking. 
COMPLETELY beautiful in every way. The beach is a treat, offering pale-blue water that is actually warm and easy to post up in. I am used to the frigid New England coast, which is pretty much unbearable due to the temperature, unless you are wearing a wet suit.
pground 8 minutes drive from the crag. The chalet costs 195 Euro per week and split by four people is cheaper than camping. The camping area has a bar, pool table, ping-pong table, a full size pool, laundry, tennis courts, security, a swimming hole in the river, a restaurant, sunshine and very nice people from all over the world.
out climbing, music, and drink beer with in the evening. It’s the life!
p off your hydration tube, you can just let it go, and it’ll snap back into place on your shoulder harness, out of the way. Although this system works well, we’ve had some question about how exactly to thread your hydration tube/bite valve through the system. So, here’s a primer.
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