Basic Essentials Backpacking, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

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This fully updated 2nd edition offers recommendations about everything from canteens and camping stoves to rain gear and tents. It explains how to walk-yes, how to walk-with a heavy pack, as well as how to stow what you need in the most comfortable and compact way. Useful appendices include an equipment list for a walk in the woods, an equipment list for overnighting, an outdoor first aid kit, and a list of American Hiking Club local affiliates. With this handy book you'll discover how to plan a trip with the right level of challenge, select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip, get your hiking books to fit you comfortably, find your way in the wilderness, and prepare a quick, easy and hearty meal.

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This fully updated 2nd edition offers recommendations about everything from canteens and camping stoves to rain gear and tents. It explains how to walk-yes, how to walk-with a heavy pack, as well as how to stow what you need in the most comfortable and compact way. Useful appendices include an equipment list for a walk in the woods, an equipment list for overnighting, an outdoor first aid kit, and a list of American Hiking Club local affiliates. With this handy book you'll discover how to plan a trip with the right level of challenge, select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip, get your hiking books to fit you comfortably, find your way in the wilderness, and prepare a quick, easy and hearty meal. (5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 60 pages, photos, illustrations, index, appendix)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762704764
• ISBN-13: 978-0762704767
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #378,653 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More usable information in 60 pages than most have in 600, November 17, 1999

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This book does not try to make you an expert backpacker, and therein lies its beauty. Harry Roberts knows that experience is the only route to expertise, so he only tells you enough to start getting experience. He doesn't confuse you with more information than you need, but he doesn't leave out anything important. As a result, this book has more usable information in 60 pages than most have in 600. He doesn't bore you with endless detail about gear brands and features (which will change next week anyhow.) Instead, he gives you a short, practical gear list and tips on what you do - and don't - need on the trail. If, like me, you're a recreational backpacker, this may well be the only book you'll ever need.