The Backpacker's Handbook (Paperback)

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Written in an easy-flowing style with plenty of illustrations and diagrams!this is an invaluable read for anyone aspiring to live amongst nature. Walk 20050502

Product Description

A top-selling recipient of the "Outdoor Writers Guild Award for Excellence," The Backpacker's Handbook owes its success to its enormous practicality for backpackers of all skill levels, covering everything from essential techniques for every backpacking trip--such as map and compass work--to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys--such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 3 edition (September 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071423206
• ISBN-13: 978-0071423205
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #150,851 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	William R. Cramer (Durango, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	G. Stratton (San Luis Obispo, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.