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...immensly valuable...A book that has been needed for many years. -- -Backpacker Magazine13.95 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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. . . Immensely valuable. . . A book that has been needed for many years. Backpacker Magazine


Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 3rd edition (December 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0897324021
  • ISBN-13: 978-0897324021
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,733,838 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The book to buy when preparing to hike on the AT, June 20, 2003
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The AT Backpacker is a well-written, no-nonsense guide. The Logues give the low down on hiking with an eye toward the Appalachian Trail. I found everything I needed to know about foods to eat and how to be safe in drinking water. They also go through the dizzying array of gear out there, from tents and backpacks to stoves, sleeping bags, boots and clothes, all with the AT in mind. There are also chapters on winter backpacking, backpacking with children, and long distance hiking which expand on the basics.

An earlier edition of this book gave me the confidence to get out on the trail for some shorter hikes (weekend hikes and a week-long trip). I have used the checklist for overnight hikes in the back of the book to prepare for many hikes and find it the best equipment checklist anywhere.

I bought this third edition to get the latest as I prepare for a thru-hike of the AT. The Logues have made numerous changes throughout the book. I'm glad they have kept the AT Backpacker current. The additional appendix on websites has proved helpful for planning my hike.

I recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more before hitting the AT for a hike.

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28 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Everything I Needed to Know about the AT, I Didn't Get Here, June 6, 2000
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The only things more annoying than the complete absence of any useful information were the condescending attitudes of the authors. They open the book by bashing some children for not knowing the exact start of the Appalachian Trail. All non-thru hikers are portrayed as unenlightened idiots. The authors seem to forget or ignore that for anyone who hasn't thru-hiked the AT, there are going to be a lot of the usual questions ("How much food do you carry?" "How long have you been in the woods?") Maybe the authors should show a little more patience when asked these questions, especially by Trail Angels.

We could've written a better book by spending a few hours in a hiking store. Nothing was specific to the AT. 90% of the book was sheer common sense. (p. 89, second sentence, "You don't want to wear wool pants and a sweater when it's 90 degrees outside." ) Gee, thanks.

This was one of the worst purchases we have ever made.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars If you need advice for what to take on your hike, look here, July 25, 1997
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This book is very well written, including gear reviews, trail tips, advice, and references for collecting additional information. While not enough to plan a hike solely on the basis of what is written, it surely is useful for AT day hikes, thru-hikes, or any hike you make care to attempt. Best for beginner-to -intermediate level backpackers. but everyone can learn something new from it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A concise and very useful hiking guide
This guide is advertised as a tool to use when hiking the Appalachian Trail, but the information about preparation, mental and physical conditioning, choice of gear, meals,... Read more
Published on March 27, 2007 by L. Da Vinci

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for more than just the AT...
I am relatively new to backpacking, did some as a kid. This book is full of useful info for almost any length hike. Read more
Published on March 17, 2007 by Alan M. Mooney

2.0 out of 5 stars Useful for Introductions Only
Well written but very basic introduction to the AT and to backpacking in general. If you have already been on a backpacking trip of any length, most of this information is going... Read more
Published on May 1, 2004 by Phillip G. Boyd

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I needed
The Appalachian Trail Backpacker delivered what it promised--trail tested advice for hikes of any length. Read more
Published on October 6, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed, outlined, good information
This book provides vital information for anyone preparing to hike any part of the AT. This book utilizes good format with headings and different sections to outline almost... Read more
Published on April 13, 2002 by K. Vensel

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth A Look.
This is a super little book that has a lot of practical information on backpacking and hiking. There are sections on nearly every type of gear, food, shelters, wildlife, hiking... Read more
Published on August 12, 2001 by John Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars The #1 camping and backpacking book!
This is a number one book. It has all the simple features of an easy to read book. This is good for Hiking the AT or just hiking and camping in general! Read more
Published on March 1, 2001 by JoAnn P. White

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book--it helped me thru-hike the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Backpacker taught me what I needed to know to successfully thru-hike the A.T. The advice is straightforward, and the anecdotes make it enjoyable to read.
Published on October 17, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Backpacker magazine's review
Backpacker magazine called The Appalachian Trail Backpacker, "immensely valuable. . . . a book that has been needed for many years."
Published on February 20, 1997

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