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Ultralight Backpackin' Tips

Author : Mike Clelland
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762768878
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Book Synopsis Ultralight Backpackin' Tips by : Mike Clelland

Download or read book Ultralight Backpackin' Tips written by Mike Clelland and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Lighten Up!

Author : Don Ladigin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 076275592X
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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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.

Lightweight Backpacking and Camping

Author : George Cole
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 9780974818825
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Lightweight Backpacking and Camping written by George Cole and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The notion that you need to carry 40 or 50 pounds of gear into the backcountry to be comfortable and safe is absolutely ridiculous. So say the backcountry experts at Backpacking Light magazine in a new book that redefines modern day backpacking as safe, comfortable, and fun?but with a much lighter pack. This is the most comprehensive and rigorous text ever published on lightweight backpacking. In addition to chapters about gear and basic skills, Lightweight Backpacking & Camping covers advanced topics, and has the latest information about the best lightweight gear and apparel, including the manufacturers that make it and the retailers that carry it.

Ultralight Survival Kit

Author : Justin Lichter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493007661
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Ultralight Survival Kit written by Justin Lichter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultralight Survival Kit is the first book of backpacking tips that is itself ultralight! It focuses on all of the skills and techniques that hikers and backpackers would want at their fingertips while in the outdoors. Perfect for backpackers from beginner to advanced, this book contains: Worst-case-scenario advice you’d want handy if stuck in a precarious situation. Tips for the most common trail concerns, from lightning to blisters. Suggestions for keeping your pack light or ultralight without sacrificing the must-haves Topics like: how to identify/treat reactions to poisonous plants, how to handle animal encounters, how to identify animal tracks, how to build a fire, need-to-know essential knots, how to predict weather patterns, how to repair or replace gear with limited materials, and how to deal with the elements when you don’t have a lot of gear on your back The book is formatted to make learning easy and user-friendly. This pocket-size book of tips is convenient to carry with you should you desire, but also includes advice you can easily digest ahead of time than add weight to your pack. The information is time tested in more than 35,000 miles of hiking experience. Readers will be able to adapt their surroundings to the techniques shown in the book and safely overcome challenges that may otherwise have turned them back.

The Sierra High Route

Author : Steve Roper
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898865066
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Sierra High Route written by Steve Roper and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No ordinary guidebook, Sierra High Route leads you from point to point through a spectacular 195-mile timberline route in California's High Sierra. The route follows a general direction but no particular trail, thus causing little or no impact and allowing hikers to experience the beautiful sub-alpine region of the High Sierra in a unique way.

Trail Life

Author : Ray Jardine
Publisher : Adventurelore Press
ISBN 13 : 9780963235978
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Trail Life written by Ray Jardine and published by Adventurelore Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Trail Life' is for all hikers, at all levels of experience, from beginners to the most advanced.

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide

Author : Andrew Skurka
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426217846
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide written by Andrew Skurka and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

She Explores

Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452167672
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book She Explores written by Gale Straub and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

Smarter Backpacking

Author : Jorgen Johansson
Publisher : Nui AB
ISBN 13 : 9789197905503
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Smarter Backpacking written by Jorgen Johansson and published by Nui AB. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jorgen Johansson was a traditional backpacker for decades until he started using and adapting ultralight and lightweight backpacking techniques to the demanding circumstances of the tundra mountains of northern Europe. Apart from his books he also contributes articles to outdoor magazines and holds courses and lectures on lightweight hiking techniques. More info can be found at www.smarterbackpacking.com -- from publisher.

The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated

Author : Rick Curtis
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 1400053099
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated written by Rick Curtis and published by Crown. This book was released on 2005-05-24 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Trail Tested

Author : Justin Lichter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762794178
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book Trail Tested written by Justin Lichter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of valuable tips and advice based on Justin Lichter's more than 35,000 miles of hiking across the country and beyond. Whether you're a new hiker looking for expert advice, an experienced hiker looking to hone your skills, or a thru-hiker gearing up for a 6-month trip, this book is packed with priceless information to make your trip a successful and comfortable one.

Ultralight Winter Travel

Author : Justin Lichter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493026119
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Ultralight Winter Travel written by Justin Lichter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to winter travel is knowing how to travel as light as possible. The Ultralight series is perfect for both beginner and experts alike as Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry, the first ever winter thru-hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail, use their knowledge to form the most comprehensive companion for traveling farther with less weight. Ultralight Winter Travel focuses on all of the skills and techniques that winter adventurists would want at their fingertips while in the outdoors. Perfect for winter travelers from beginner to advanced, this book contains: Worst-case-scenario advice you’d want handy if stuck in a precarious situation. Topics like: how to predict weather patterns, how to keep your pack light without sacrificing the essentials, how to repair or replace gear with limited materials, and how to deal with the elements when you don’t have a lot of gear The book is formatted to make learning easy and user-friendly. Readers will be able to adapt their surroundings to the techniques shown in the book and safely overcome challenges that which may otherwise have turned them back.

Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips, Revised and Even Better!

Author : Allen O'bannon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762765569
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips, Revised and Even Better! written by Allen O'bannon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following up on the phenomenal success of their backcountry ski and backpacking books, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland here provide a thoroughly revised and updated edition of their likewise popular Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips, which first appeared in 1998. For anyone who's ever yearned to master the subtleties of the telemark turn, this book includes more than 120 clear, concise telemark tips complemented by often hilarious and always helpful illustrations. For beginners and experts alike, it is a must for tele-skiers who really want to shred. In the decade since the original publication of Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips, telemark skiing has evolved enormously. It's entered a modern era, and this new edition reflects the new gear, the new teaching, and the new style of tele-skiing.

Backpacker Long Trails

Author : Backpacker Magazine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493028731
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Backpacker Long Trails written by Backpacker Magazine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE 2017 NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARDS (INSTRUCTIONAL CATEGORY) Make the Dream of a Long Distance Thru-Hike a Reality Have you been dreaming of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snow-capped peaks along the Pacific Crest Trail? Or simply section hike the Continental Divide Trail? In Backpacker’s Long Trails, Liz “Snorkel” Thomas, former women’s speed record holder for the AT and veteran of twenty long trails, gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. Included is trail-proven advice on selecting gear, stocking resupplies, and planning your budget and schedule, complete with gorgeous photographs of life on the trail. Along the way, enjoy sneak peeks into not only the Triple Crown trails, but also lesser-known long trails throughout North America.

The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker's Handbook

Author : Ray Jardine
Publisher : Adventurelore Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker's Handbook written by Ray Jardine and published by Adventurelore Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manual on planning and preparing for hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail through California, Oregon, and Washington. Jardine's initial presentation of his lightweight-hiking theories

Beyond Backpacking

Author : Ray Jardine
Publisher : Adventurelore Press
ISBN 13 : 9780963235930
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Backpacking written by Ray Jardine and published by Adventurelore Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-trails version of Jardine's "PCT Hiker's Handbook--a more complete explanation of what's becoming known as The Ray Way in hiking circles.

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition

Author : Andrew Skurka
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 142621796X
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition written by Andrew Skurka and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka—accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer—shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance hikes, including the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails, and the 4,700-mile Alaska-Yukon Expedition. 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. This second edition features 16 new pages (including food on the trail and other essentials), and updates all gear recommendations.