An evergreen backpacking classic from the 70's.
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The author of several books ROBERT S. WOOD has written on subjects ranging from trout fishing to medicine to philosophy, always searching for ways to better his life. An avid outdoorsman and traveler, Robert makes his home half-the-year in California, the other in Arizona.
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Useful and original book,
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This review is from: The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds (Paperback)
This little book is a very refreshing perspective on backcountry hiking. It is certainly dated but since there is no shortage of information on the latest gear and techniques, this book provides other key ideas. Wood's views on the usefulness of vapor barriers alone makes this book worth the price. His ideas on finding or forming a comfortable bed area are original (although not appropriate to all campsites) and effective for getting a good night's sleep. I also think he is right on in the areas of cooking, navigating, and general backcountry philosophy. The fact that his suggestions for stoves is out of date doesn't matter, there are plenty of guides for current gear. Wood's original and well tested backpacking methods are still very relevent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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This Book Has a Place in My Pack,
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This review is from: The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds (Paperback)
I don't know of any other book this tiny that contains so much good information! One of the negative reviewers asked, "Where's the problem-solving?" The problem-solving is contained IN the information given in this book! Follow the information and it will solve any problem before it occurs. As a light-weight backpacker, I'm strict about weight and thus about what I take with me. But this little book always has a place in my backpack.
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Wonderful Little Book,
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This review is from: The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds (Paperback)
I don't really know what the other reviewers are talking about,this is a little gem of a book, wonderfully written and packed, yes, with common sense advice, which doesn't get out of style. Mr. Wood is clear and eloquent.
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Finding an Ideal Pace . . . How Much to Carry? . . . Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wilderness travel, ground cloth, vapor barriers, future trips Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Indian Step New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Pleasure Packing by Robert S. Wood in Front Matter, page 75, and Back Matter
- Arizona Day Hikes: A Guide to the Best Hiking Trails from Tuscon to the Grand Canyon by Dave Ganci on page 6
- Backcountry Treks (Discovery Travel Adventures) by Judith Dunham in Back Matter
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