Book Description
More than 60 million people in the U.S. alone actively walk each year, and many of us turn to trail hiking whenever possible. Here is the first comprehensive manual for dayhikers, designed to inspire and instruct beginning wanderers and those exploring new country. John Long's finely crafted, vividly experiential essays complement Michael Hodgson's fact-filled gear and technique discussions in an arresting, readerly blend. Were Thoreau to return today to build his essay on "Walking" into a how-to-book, it would resemble The Dayhiker's Handbook. Topics include proper clothing, selecting footwear and raingear, and compass use, predicting the difficulty of a hike, knowing when to turn around, managing food and water, traveling with kids, the ten essentials, weather lore, walking techniques, and more. The book's chapter coverage of the unique demands of distinctive terrain-desert, mountain, jungle, snow and ice, canyon and waterway, forest, coastal beaches, and urban-willl make it especially popular wherever vacationers prepare to venture into unfamiliar surroundings.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: A very helpful and informative book, April 21, 1998 By  Terry McMillin(jma6849@aol.com) (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews I was reluctant to buy this book and would not have but for a review recommending it. Now that I bought it, I think it is great. I am a rock climber, own 3 kayaks and spend a lot of time outdoors. Although from the title you would think this book would be mundane, it gives a large amount of great advice and includes some wonderful anecdotes.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: A must-have for anyone interested in hiking., August 25, 1998 By  LarryDRice@AOL.com (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews I've only been hiking for about 3 months now, but this book has brought me great enjoyment when I'm not on the trail. It's got lots of practical advice and the authors can actually write. The stories told as illustrations continue to whet my appetite for sights as yet unseen. Using the practical advice from buying boots, to how to tie them has been invaluable. My more experienced hiking buddy was impressed with tidbits of trail knowledge I've shared with him from this book. He had to have it.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (