The Basic Essentials of Backpacking [Paperback]

Harry Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1989 | Series: Basic Essentials

Harry Roberts concentrates on skills for beginners interested in walking in the woods for a day hike or weekend excursion. Obtaining tips to make your trip more comfortable wil enhance your experience and give you more enjoyment of sights and sounds.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

This fully updated 2nd edition offers recommendations about everything from canteens and camping stoves to rain gear and tents. It explains how to walk-yes, how to walk-with a heavy pack, as well as how to stow what you need in the most comfortable and compact way. Useful appendices include an equipment list for a walk in the woods, an equipment list for overnighting, an outdoor first aid kit, and a list of American Hiking Club local affiliates. With this handy book you'll discover how to plan a trip with the right level of challenge, select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip, get your hiking books to fit you comfortably, find your way in the wilderness, and prepare a quick, easy and hearty meal. (5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 60 pages, photos, illustrations, index, appendix)

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About the Author

Harry Roberts is the editor of Canoesport Journal. He is also the author of two very popular hiking books, Moving On and Moving Out. Harry spends his time in Oscoda, Michigan, bird watching and writing about his favorite sports, including canoeing , walking, hiking and camping.

Product Details

• Paperback: 67 pages
• Publisher: Ics Books (February 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934802440
• ISBN-13: 978-0934802444
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,788,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More usable information in 60 pages than most have in 600, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Basic Essentials Backpacking, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

This book does not try to make you an expert backpacker, and therein lies its beauty. Harry Roberts knows that experience is the only route to expertise, so he only tells you enough to start getting experience. He doesn't confuse you with more information than you need, but he doesn't leave out anything important. As a result, this book has more usable information in 60 pages than most have in 600. He doesn't bore you with endless detail about gear brands and features (which will change next week anyhow.) Instead, he gives you a short, practical gear list and tips on what you do - and don't - need on the trail. If, like me, you're a recreational backpacker, this may well be the only book you'll ever need.