Peregrine Backpacker's Handbook

by Peregrine

Product Description

If you claim the outdoors as your religion, then Chris Townsend's Backpacker's Handbook is your sacred text. And if not, it's still a pretty invaluable book, anyway. This guide provides the essential information on all aspects of backcountry travel, whether you're just getting started or are already cutting the handle off your toothbrush and creating your own dehydrated meals. Townsend covers all the pertinent topics, from choosing equipment and backcountry cooking, to safety hazards and route finding. Plan and prepare yourself for any situation on the trail with the Backpacker's Handbook.

Product Features

• Cover: Soft
• Publisher: Ragged Mountain Press, Nov. 1, 2006
• Author: Chris Townsend
• Foreword:
• Dimensions: 9 x 7in (23 x18cm)
• Recommended Use: Outdoor education
• Manufacturer Warranty:

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0032W9Y2I
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for your Backpacking Library, March 2, 2006

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William R. Cramer (Durango, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK (Paperback)

What I liked most about this book is that it is very up to date with available equipment. This is a very informative book and Mr. Townsend does an excellent job of preparing you for a successful backpacking trip. I sell backpacking gear for a living and this is one of the books that I recommend to customers both novice and experienced.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Book on Backpacking, February 19, 2008

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D.J. Young (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK (Paperback)

This is a detailed book on backpacking and backpacking equipment. Chris Townsend is the TGO Magazine (The Great Outdoors Magazine) gear editor. He receives all the new equipment, before it hits the shops, to test and write revues on. He has been hiking for over 25years and has walked over 20,000 miles so he has a good idea of what he is talking about. Unlike Ray Jardine's book, beyond backpacking, which advocates making your own gear Chris explains, in a lot of detail, all the different types of gear you can buy for backpacking. He gives his worldly advice on equipment and hiking techniques. If you want to listen to Chris talk about gear try going to backpackinglight.co.uk and click on podcast and you should be able to find some interviews with Chris.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good one, August 31, 2006

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G. Stratton (San Luis Obispo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK (Paperback)

The Backpackers Handbook is more informative and easier to read than the other two books I bought recently (Hiking Light Handbook, and Everyday Wisdom). Save your time and read this one alone.

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