Books about Backpacker from Amazon.com

A vastly expanded edition. Offers a long list of food sources, new material on drying techniques and many more winter meals to provide heat and sustenance on an icy hike. Haute hiking menus for spring, summer, fall, and winter..
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"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).
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The Porkies, the beloved mountains of the Midwest, are the scenic and rugged heart of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula This 60,000-acre park features entire rivers, 25 miles of undeveloped Lake Superior shoreline, dozens of waterfalls, wildlife from bald eagles to black bears, and the most extensive virgin forest between the Adirondacks and teh Rocky Mountains. The Porkies also offer some of the best hiking in the Midwest. Day hikers and backpackers have more than 90 miles of trails to explore, plus 16 wilderness cabins that can be rented in advance and 50 walk-in campsites. Hikes range from a stroll to nearby waterfalls to a six-day trek that covers 40 miles. In the only guidebook devoted to the Porkies trail system, Jim DuFresne provides backpackers, hikers, campers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers with all the information they need to plan a perfect trip. Trail descriptions include mileage, where to camp at night, difficulty, and highlights along the way, corresponding to more than 20 detailed maps. Other chapeters cover history, the park's fauna and flora, fishing opportunities, and visitng the park in winter. The only trail guide to Michigan's largest state park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park includes: A complete guide to the 90-mile network of foot trails, along with access, difficulty, hiking time, and trail descriptions. More than 20 maps, backpacking itineraries, and separate chapters on the park's waterfalls and fishing. Descriptions of all 16 rental cabinds, campgrounds, backcountry shelters, and walk-in sites. Complete information on cross-country skiing, down hill skiing, snowshoeing, and winter cabin rentals..
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Hike longer and deeper into the wilderness--you'll find it hard to believe you're still in America's most populous state!.
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Backpacking is the third largest sport in America, and this 6 inch. x 9 inch. spiral-bound book will be in the back country with the hikers. Contains lyrics and chord changes for more than 200 songs, from the best of folk and songs from around the world to songs of the holidays Also includes complete guitar and banjo chord charts for the backpacker and much more! A must even if you don't go backpacking! Compiled by Ron Middlebrook..
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Developed primarily for long-distance treks, the ultralight method is considered by many traditional backpackers as too austere Author Ryel Kestenbaum shows that thanks to recent improvements in equipment design and manufacture, as well as in food processing, ultralight backpacking now offers a safe and comfortable alternative to traditional backpacking methods. In The Ultralight Backpacker, he dispels the myths surrounding this rapidly growing trend. Kestenbaum acquaints readers with the ultralight philosophy and shows how backpackers can once and for all do away with heavy packs and move quickly and comfortably on the trail, whether on a day-trip or season-long trek. He also provides the most complete survey available of ultralight equipment, clothing, and footwear, along with tips on how to select the right gear for each reader’s unique interests, needs, and personality..
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From Backpacker magazine: the lowdown on family car camping and tent camping—no experience necessary! • Easy-to-use guide for families and first-time campers: how to do it, what to buy, best places to go, and what to do when you get there • Visual, user-friendly design provides quick-access information • Tips on keeping kids happy, healthy, and motivated during the trip plus how to engage them in the natural world Buck Tilton has set up camp with his family too many times to remember. Whether you're headed for the desert, the seashore, or the mountains, he'll help you minimize the fuss and maximize the fun—no prior camping experience needed! You'll learn about picking the best spot, setting up camp, cooking on a camp stove or campfire, enjoying family activities in and around camp, providing first aid, and more.

This friendly guide looks at various areas of your campsite like they are important rooms in your home—the bedroom, the kitchen, the bathroom. Tilton considers factors such as time of year, how many people you'll bring along, how much you want to spend on gear (it doesn't have to be much), and how technological you want to be (or not). He addresses the special needs and concerns of camping with children but also the joys of introducing them to the outdoors. Additional topics include packing the car, the characteristics of a good tent, sleeping warm, camp hygiene, and camp fun and games.

A contributing editor for Backpacker magazine, BUCK TILTON, M.S., is director of curriculum for the Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National Outdoor Leadership School. He is the author of sixteen books, including Trekker's Handbook and Don't Get Bitten: The Dangers of Things that Bite or Sting. KRISTIN HOSTETTER is Backpacker's Gear Editor and the author of Don't Forget the Duct Tape: Tips and Tricks for Repairing Outdoor Gear..
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