Pocket Guide to Hiking/Backpacking [Paperback]

Ron Cordes (Author), Gary Lafontaine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1993

Laser-printed on hard vinyl, this spiral bound, index-tabbed pocket-sized guide is virtually indestructible. Lays flat, water and dirt can't hurt it while you access "what you really need to know, when you really need it!"

This title contains: Packing checklist; footwear; clothing; sleeping bags;food; water; cooking; campsites; tents & shelters; fire-making; walking; navigation; forecasting weather; safety; emergencies & signals. POCKET GUIDES: THE BIGGEST LITTLE BOOKS YOU'LL EVER NEED. 28 TITLES.

--This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This handy reference has simple, step-by-step instructions for hiking and backpacking, including tips for packing, cooking, seeking shelter, navigating, planning for the weather, and staying safe. Sturdy, water-resistant construction--including a spiral binding and plastic pages--makes this a perfect guide when you're where you need it most: in the wilderness! The diagrams are easy to follow, and tabbed pages allow for quick indexing.

About the Author

Ron Cordes, creator of the Pocket Guide concept, is the co-author of "Lake Fishing With A Fly", author of "Fly Fishing for Backpackers", "Backpacker's Guide To Fly Fishing", and a former editor of "Fly Fisherman Magazine" and "Fly Fishing Heritage." --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: Northern Lights Pub (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963302477
• ISBN-13: 978-0963302472
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 3.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,778,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Basic Book, September 20, 2011

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T. Defense - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pocket Guide to Hiking/Backpacking (Paperback)

This is easy to use, the price is right and it gives you the basics, which is all a lot of us needs. If you are a "professional" Hiker or Backpacker then this isn't for you nor was it intended for you. This is a great book that is simple to use, easy to reference and it comes with coated pages. Great job!

1.0 out of 5 stars Bla bla bla, September 11, 2010

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Matthew W. Whitmore (Kansas City,Mo) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pocket Guide to Hiking/backpacking: Backpacking (Spiral-bound)

Basic and not a real eye catcher. it gets used for two seconds and thrown in the bag never to be ssen again not worth it.