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Book Synopsis Backpacker and Hiker's Handbook by : William Kemsley
Download or read book Backpacker and Hiker's Handbook written by William Kemsley and published by . This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photo-illustrated guide to backpacking and hiking that covers preparation, setting up camp, purifying water, dealing with weather, health and safety, insect and plant nuisances, risks on trails, hiking groups, and other related topics.
Book Synopsis THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK by : Chris Townsend
Download or read book THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK written by Chris Townsend and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-11-21 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere."—Backpack (UK) This enormously practical guide includes everything from essential techniques 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. As a gear advisor, this book is unequaled. 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 Now in its third edition, The Backpacker's Handbook also covers desert hiking, ultralight backpacking, and adventure trekking in distant corners of the globe. Indeed, there is little about backpacking Chris Townsend does not cover. This trusted reference will prepare you for the challenges and excitement of backpacking the wilderness. "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)
Book Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking by : Jason Stevenson
Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking written by Jason Stevenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps anyone prepare and plan for a hiking or backpacking adventure, including how to train, shop and pack for the trip, how to live on the trail and what gear is really necessary.
Book Synopsis Day Hiker's Handbook by : Michael L. Lanza
Download or read book Day Hiker's Handbook written by Michael L. Lanza and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Day Hiker's Handbook tells you everything you need to know to make smart decisions on the trail. Learn how to find a hiking club or locate partners suited to your specific abilities.Dayhiking offers the combined benefits of exercise, outdoor experiences, quality time with friends and family, and the ultimate in affordability. This handbook will get you out on the trails with confidence.
Book Synopsis How to Suffer Outside by : Diana Helmuth
Download or read book How to Suffer Outside written by Diana Helmuth and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refreshingly approachable guide for aspiring backpackers and casual hikers of all stripes Colorful and humorous illustrations throughout Relatable, rising female voice in outdoor literature Part critique of modern hiking culture and part how-to guide, How to Suffer Outside is for anyone who wants to hit the trail without breaking the bank. Diana Helmuth offers real advice, opinionated but accessible and based on in-the-field experiences. She wins readers’ hearts and trust through a blend of self-deprecating humor and good-natured heckling of both seasoned backpackers and urbanites who romanticize being outdoorsy, plus a helpful dose of the actual advice a novice needs to get started. Featuring illustrations by artist Latasha Dunston, each chapter focuses on a critical topic: gear, food, hygiene, clothing, and more, along with useful checklists and resources. Humorous, philosophical, and practical, How to Suffer Outside teaches casual walkers, hikers, and campers of all stripes how to venture outdoors with confidence.
Book Synopsis Hiking Light Handbook by : Karen Berger
Download or read book Hiking Light Handbook written by Karen Berger and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new entry in the "Backpacker" magazine series features practical, reasonable strategies for everyone who'd like to lighten their load on the trail.
Book Synopsis The Hiker's & Backpacker's Handbook by : Wilfred Kerner Merrill
Download or read book The Hiker's & Backpacker's Handbook written by Wilfred Kerner Merrill and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lighten Up! written by Don Ladigin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Backpacker The National Parks Coast to Coast by : Backpacker Magazine
Download or read book Backpacker The National Parks Coast to Coast written by Backpacker Magazine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the crystal clear waters on the Summit Lakes Trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park, take in the expansive views at Shenandoah National Park’s Old Rag Mountain, or traverse the sandstone cliffs at Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. Choose your adventure from any of the forty-four national parks profiled throughout the book. This book delivers jaw-dropping photos, detailed hike descriptions and maps, ranger essays, and more, all of which combine to create an intimate look at the best our national parks have to offer.
Book Synopsis The Backpacker's Handbook, 4th Edition by : Chris Townsend
Download or read book The Backpacker's Handbook, 4th Edition written by Chris Townsend and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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)
Book Synopsis Trailside Guide Hiking and Backpacking by : Karen Berger
Download or read book Trailside Guide Hiking and Backpacking written by Karen Berger and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion volume to the PBS-TV series "Trailside" discusses gear, safety, and trail courtesy.
Book Synopsis The Backpacker's Field Manual by : Rick Curtis
Download or read book The Backpacker's Field Manual written by Rick Curtis and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 1998 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to be taken on the trail, "The Backpacker's Field Manual" is an in-depth handbook that provides backpackers of all levels, from beginners to trip leaders, with all the essential information they'll need. 100 line drawings.
Book Synopsis The Thru-Hiker's Handbook by : Dan Bruce
Download or read book The Thru-Hiker's Handbook written by Dan Bruce and published by . This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia by : Taryn Eyton
Download or read book Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia written by Taryn Eyton and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.
Book Synopsis Outward Bound Backpacker's Handbook by : Glenn Randall
Download or read book Outward Bound Backpacker's Handbook written by Glenn Randall and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guidebook, backed by the renowned program Outward Bound, to aid outdoors lovers into the area of backpacking.
Book Synopsis Pocket Guide to Hiking - Backpacking by : Ron Cordes
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Hiking - Backpacking written by Ron Cordes and published by . This book was released on 1993-11 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains everything the novice hiker/backpacker needs to know about the equipment, food, and water needed for a comfortable walk and camp. It also has tips on fire-making, navigation, weather, and a chart of emergency signals that even the experienced backpacker needs.
Book Synopsis The Advanced Backpacker by : Chris Townsend
Download or read book The Advanced Backpacker written by Chris Townsend and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With thousands of all-weather miles to his credit, from North America to Europe to Asia, Townsend is the ultimate guide for all backpackers. In an invaluable fusion of expert information and unlimited inspiration, he reveals to hikers the longest trails, the roughest terrains, and the fiercest climates around the globe. 75 photos. 30 illustrations.
