Advanced Backpacking
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Advanced Backpacking
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Author : Karen Berger
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 1998
Advanced Backpacking written by Karen Berger and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Sports & Recreation categories.
An expert long-distance backpacker shares secrets of the world's elite trekkers to make every hiker's adventure safer and more enjoyable.
The Advanced Backpacker
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Author : Chris Townsend
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 2000
The Advanced Backpacker written by Chris Townsend and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Nature categories.
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.
Backpacking
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Author : Victoria Logue
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Backpacking written by Victoria Logue and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Backpacking categories.
Previously published as Backpacking in the 90s, this completely re-written and updated book by a camping and hiking expert covers all the basics of backpacking, particularly the equipment needed. Illustrations.
Backpacking The Light Way
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Author : Richard A. Light
language : en
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Release Date : 2015-09-21
Backpacking The Light Way written by Richard A. Light and has been published by Menasha Ridge Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-21 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This is not another backpacking gear book. Backpacking the Light Way is for both beginner and advanced backpackers who want to pack more efficiently, carry less weight, still be fully prepared for contingencies, and have more fun in the backcountry. It will benefit instructors and guides by giving them methods to teach their clients, and it will help them refine their risk assessment and trip planning techniques. This book presents field-tested, proven methodologies including gear organization, modular packing systems, and creating gear lists that work. Assessing conventional gear currently owned and understanding the mindsets of both conventional and ultralight backpacking. Navigating the mindset shift required to seriously lighten up and redefining each gear system to meet your needs. Dealing with winter conditions and packing to minimize frustration. Assessing risk, effective trip planning and much more.
Hiking And Backpacking
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Author : Victoria Logue
language : en
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Release Date : 2013-03-01
Hiking And Backpacking written by Victoria Logue and has been published by Menasha Ridge Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Hiking & Backpacking: Essential Skills to Advanced Techniques provides backpackers of all skill levels with the fundamental techniques and advanced tricks of trailsmithing needed to plan and carry out an enjoyable and rewarding outdoor adventure.
Backpacking 101
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Author : Scott Derek
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-05-03
Backpacking 101 written by Scott Derek and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-03 with categories.
Hit the trails with all the backpacking information you needYou know there's nothing quite like spending time with nature, enjoying the fresh air and magnificent vistas. But thinking about where to go, what to bring, and how to protect yourself from the elements might have you feeling less adventurous than you'd like.Well, it's time to get off the couch and onto the trail with Backpacking 101. Filled with practical tips, this guide gives you all the information you need to survive and thrive in the great outdoors.Packed with information ranging from preparing your body and choosing what to bring to handling the elements and knowing your first aid, this no-nonsense guide has everything you've been looking for in a trail buddy--and its travel-friendly size means it fits in any backpack you bring!So what are you waiting for? Go have an adventure
The Backpacker S Handbook
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Author : Chris Townsend
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 2004-11-21
The Backpacker S Handbook written by Chris Townsend and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-21 with Sports & Recreation categories.
"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)
Wilderness Basics 4th Edition
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Author : San Diego Chapter Of The Sierra Club
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2013-09-19
Wilderness Basics 4th Edition written by San Diego Chapter Of The Sierra Club and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-19 with Sports & Recreation categories.
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.
Ultralight Survival Kit
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Author : Justin Lichter
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-02-01
Ultralight Survival Kit written by Justin Lichter and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
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.
Lightweight Backpacking And Camping
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Author : George Cole
language : en
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Release Date : 2006
Lightweight Backpacking And Camping written by George Cole and has been published by Wilderness Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Backpacking categories.
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.