No stone is left unturned in this definitive book on backpacking and camping. Helpful checklists keep you from forgetting the essentials, sidebars provide tips and observations from seasoned hikers, while lists of resources tell you where to stock up on the best gear. The fully-illustrated Backpacking the Kelty Way will teach readers:
How to choose the right pack--including special advice on selecting backpacks for children
What you need to take--and what you can truly do without
Where--and how--to pitch a tent Strategic meal planning--including recipes
Hiking methods--fording streams, uphill climbing, rest stops
How to ease trail boredom with motivational techniques and games
Animal lore and wildlife watching tips
Necessary survival skills--how to use a compass, make a fire, find food and water
First-aid techniques for everything from sunburn to hypothermia
How to choose the right pack--including special advice on selecting backpacks for children
What you need to take--and what you can truly do without
Where--and how--to pitch a tent Strategic meal planning--including recipes
Hiking methods--fording streams, uphill climbing, rest stops
How to ease trail boredom with motivational techniques and games
Animal lore and wildlife watching tips
Necessary survival skills--how to use a compass, make a fire, find food and water
First-aid techniques for everything from sunburn to hypothermia
