The Backpacker's Handbook, 4th Edition

2011-10-14
The Backpacker's Handbook, 4th Edition

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  • Author: Chris Townsend
  • Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
  • ISBN: 007175959X
  • Category : Travel
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 480

What you need to know before you hit the trails Whether you are backpacking for the first time or a veteran follower of the trails, this enormously practical guide includes everything you need to know, from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys. The Backpacker's Handbook also gives you the latest information on gear. You'll find the last word on: How to choose packs and footwear—and make sure they fit What clothing to take on the trail Tents, tarps, stoves, water purifiers, and other gear GPS, cell phones, and other electronic devices And much more Reviews from previous editions "The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere." --Backpack (UK) "A clear and comprehensive primer on backpacking gear. Townsend's knowledge is immense." --Sierra "Belongs in every bookcase dealing with outdoor topics. . . . Chockablock full of useful, practical, commonsense info. . . . If you tramp the outdoors, get this book." —Maine Sportsman "For those thinking of taking a backpack journey, The Backpacker's Handbook is required reading." —Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)

The Backpacker's Handbook

1992
The Backpacker's Handbook

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  • Author: Chris Townsend
  • Publisher: International Marine Publishing Company
  • ISBN: 9780877423577
  • Category : Backpacking
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 372

""Every imaginable topic covered thoroughly and engagingly."" "--"Backpacker ""Townsend's knowledge is immense." --"Sierra A top-selling recipient of the "Outdoor Writers Guild Award for Excellence," "The Backpacker's Handbook "owes its success to its enormous practicality for backpackers of all skill levels, covering everything from essential techniques for every backpacking trip--such as map and compass work--to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys--such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain.

The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated

2005-05-24
The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated

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  • Author: Rick Curtis
  • Publisher: Crown
  • ISBN: 1400053099
  • Category : Sports & Recreation
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 450

This thoroughly researched yet accessible backpacking book offers a complete view of backpacking today, exploring everything from how to plan a trip and select gear to emergency procedures and first-aid care in the field A revised, updated, and comprehensive guide to backpacking with a complete view of modern-day backpacking, The Backpacker’s Field Manual covers the best in gear, first aid, and Leave No Trace camping, and also includes chapters dedicated to trip planning, cooking and nutrition, hygiene and water purification, and more. Whether you’re about to set off on your first hike or have been camping for decades, The Backpacker’s Field Manual is an indispensable guide for trip planning strategies and also works as a quick reference on the trail for: • Back-country skills: how to forecast the weather, identify trees, bear-proof your campsite, wrap an injured ankle, and more—with over one hundred illustrations to guide you • Tricks of the trail: time-tested practical lessons learned along the way • Going ultra-light: downsizing suggestions for those who want to lighten up Every traveler knows that space in a backpack is limited, so on your next trip, carry the only guide you'll ever need—this one—and take to the great outdoors with confidence.

Leave No Trace

2003-08-13
Leave No Trace

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  • Author: Annette McGiveney
  • Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
  • ISBN: 1594851972
  • Category : Sports & Recreation
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 196

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Principles To Live By" from Leave No Trace * Wilderness ethics for minimizing impact on fellow wilderness travelers and wildlife * A portion of the proceeds goes to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Beyond cleaning up your trash and not cutting down trees for firewood, how far should you go to minimize your impact on wilderness lands? What is really important, and what is too extreme? Annette McGivney provides thoughtful answers based on scientific facts. She presents practical tips and techniques tailored for hikers, climbers, backcountry skiers, mountain bikers, equestrians, sea kayakers, canoeists, and rafters. And most importantly, there are tips for teaching Leave No Trace practices to children and others.

Wilderness Basics, 4th Edition

2013-09-19
Wilderness Basics, 4th Edition

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  • Author: San Diego Chapter Of The Sierra Club
  • Publisher: Mountaineers Books
  • ISBN: 1594858225
  • Category : Sports & Recreation
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 352

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Animal Encounters" from Wilderness Basics * The standard text for the San Diego Sierra Club chapter’s Wilderness Basics Course * Extensive updating throughout, including many new photos More than 100,000 copies of Wilderness Basics have been sold over the years, and this new edition will continue as a training staple for those wanting to build their outdoor skills. It is the text used in the San Diego Sierra Club chapter’s signature Wilderness Basics Course (WBC) and is written by chapter members. Updates to this new edition include: * Outdoor Ethics — latest Leave No Trace practices * Conditioning — completely rewritten, with targeted advice for certain health conditions * Outfitting — updates on planning your pack weight, water treatment methods, expanded tent and sleeping system info * Foods and Cooking — new information on how to not dirty a pot, in-the-bag cooking, and Dutch oven cooking * Navigation — completely updated, including information on adjusted declination compasses * Backcountry First Aid — the latest wilderness first aid info, first aid kit materials, and information on the Hantavirus and West Nile Virus * Winter Adventures — added information on predicting changes in backcountry weather There’s more too in this exhaustively updated instructional for outdoor beginners and advanced backpackers, alike. You’ll also appreciate the refreshed appendix of recommended websites for gear and travel info.

Backpacker's Handbook

2000
Backpacker's Handbook

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  • Author: Chris Townsend
  • Publisher:
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  • Languages : en
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Lighten Up!

2005-05-01
Lighten Up!

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  • Author: Don Ladigin
  • Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
  • ISBN: 076275592X
  • Category : Sports & Recreation
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 115

Short, to-the-point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack.

East & Southern Africa

2001
East & Southern Africa

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  • Author: Philip Briggs
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Sports & Recreation
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 668

A practical and comprehensive guide to the countries of east and southern Africa most frequently visited by backpackers: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.

Ultralight Backpackin' Tips

2011-05-03
Ultralight Backpackin' Tips

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  • Author: Mike Clelland
  • Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
  • ISBN: 0762768878
  • Category : Sports & Recreation
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 144

Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience—all the more so when that pack on your back isn’t weighing you down. That’s where this book comes in. Outdoors expert and celebrated illustrator Mike Clelland offers advanced techniques on how to pack light without sacrificing the essentials or your safety yet staying well fed and comfortable. Written in the tradition of the successful Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telemark Tips, with 153 trail-tested tips full of solid advice, as well as more than 100 humorous and helpful illustrations, Ultralight Backpackin' Tips is the ultimate guide for backpackers serious about traveling ultralight. Just a few of the top ten tips expounded upon in the book: * Use a scale. * Comfortable and safe are vital! * Make your own stuff, and making it out of trash is always the best! * It’s okay to be nerdy. * Try something new each and every time you go camping. * Know the difference between wants and needs.

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide

2017
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide

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  • Author: Andrew Skurka
  • Publisher: National Geographic Books
  • ISBN: 1426217846
  • Category : Backpacking
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 244

"A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail, "--Amazon.com.