Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book: Traveling & camping skills for a wilderness environment (Paperback)

by Allen O'Bannon (Author), Mike Clelland (Illustrator) "Style is everything, especially in the backcountry..." (more)
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Product Description
Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience. Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book, written and illustrated by two guys who spend half their lives in the woods, provides information on dressing and packing for the outdoors, equipment, travel techniques, campcraft, trip planning, outdoor hazards, low-impact camping, and more. Beginners will find this book a perfect introduction to the backpacking world, and old hands are certain to pick up a few more tricks from this thoroughly informative and entirely entertaining book.

From the Back Cover
Written by two guys who spend half their lives in the woods, this book will give beginners a comprehensive guide and old hands a few more tricks. From the guys of Telemark Tips Book and Backcountry Ski Book fame.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560449128
• ISBN-13: 978-1560449126
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,103 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than informative -- this book is FUN!, January 11, 2007

By	Patrick Taylor (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

The author shares his substantial experience with the reader in a uniquely entertaining manner, and the illustrator complements the light-hearted style of the author with [occasionally] hilarious visuals. The character of this book will attract everyone in the household; even those without camping or backpacking experience will find it easy-to-read and interesting. For those already bitten by the 'outdoor bug', new insights presented by the author force us to reconsider our position on a variety of subjects.

Unlike so many of its kind, this book is comprehensive without being obscure; no lessons on building water bucket baskets or how to skin and dry moose meat for the winter. This handbook addresses the basics of backpacking with enthusiasm, and it proves contagious for the reader.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Especially recommended for the novice camper, July 3, 2001

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Profusely illustrated by Mike Clelland, Allen O'Bannon's Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is a superbly presented guide for traveling and camping in a wilderness environment. All the relevant issues are covered including dressing and packing for the outdoors, choosing proper equipment; navigating with map and compass; setting up camp; dealing with wildlife; reading the weather; and basic backwoods hygiene. The informative text is enhanced with appendices on low-impact camping technics and an extensive gear checklist. Wether for a day-trip hike or an extended outdoors expedition, Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is thoroughly "user friendly" and especially recommended for the novice camper and those new to the wilderness experience.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishingly good, January 30, 2004

By	Paul Wake (Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've read a gazillion backpacking books, and this one is the best. Far and away the best. I don't quite grasp how something so concise can be so thorough. But it is. And entertaining. And up to date.