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| Author | : George Cole |
| Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Backpacking |
| ISBN | : 9780974818825 |
The notion that you need to carry 40 or 50 pounds of gear into the backcountry to be comfortable and safe is absolutely ridiculous. So say the backcountry experts at Backpacking Light magazine in a new book that redefines modern day backpacking as safe, comfortable, and fun?but with a much lighter pack. This is the most comprehensive and rigorous text ever published on lightweight backpacking. In addition to chapters about gear and basic skills, Lightweight Backpacking & Camping covers advanced topics, and has the latest information about the best lightweight gear and apparel, including the manufacturers that make it and the retailers that carry it.
| Author | : Don Ladigin |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 115 |
| Release | : 2005-05-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 076275592X |
Short, to-the-point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack.
| Author | : Mike Clelland |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 147 |
| Release | : 2011-05-03 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 0762768878 |
Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience—all the more so when that pack on your back isn’t weighing you down. That’s where this book comes in. Outdoors expert and celebrated illustrator Mike Clelland offers advanced techniques on how to pack light without sacrificing the essentials or your safety yet staying well fed and comfortable. Written in the tradition of the successful Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telemark Tips, with153 trail-tested tips full of solid advice, as well as more than 100 humorous and helpful illustrations, UltralightBackpackin' Tips is the ultimate guide for backpackers serious about traveling ultralight. Just a few of the top ten tips expounded upon in the book: * Use a scale. * Comfortable and safe are vital! * Make your own stuff, and making it out of trash is always the best! * It’s okay to be nerdy. * Try something new each and every time you go camping. * Know the difference between wants and needs.
| Author | : Ray Jardine |
| Publisher | : Adventurelore Press |
| Total Pages | : 530 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780963235930 |
The all-trails version of Jardine's "PCT Hiker's Handbook--a more complete explanation of what's becoming known as The Ray Way in hiking circles.
| Author | : Derek Hansen |
| Publisher | : CreateSpace |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 2011-10-27 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781466263680 |
Hammock camping--one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy a long-distance thru-hike, a weekend backpacking trip, or just an overnight in the woods. With more than 200 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping. Learn how to set up and use a hammock to stay dry, warm, and bug free in a Leave No Trace-friendly way. This book covers hammock camping basics such as how to get a perfect hang and how to stay dry, warm, and bug free. Plus, it illustrates techniques and tips to get the most out of a hammock shelter, whether you have purchased an all-in-one kit or you've assembled your own customized system.
| Author | : Gale Straub |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2019-03-26 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1452167672 |
For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
| Author | : Ray Jardine |
| Publisher | : Adventurelore Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Backpacking |
| ISBN | : 9780963235978 |
'Trail Life' is for all hikers, at all levels of experience, from beginners to the most advanced.
| Author | : Justin Lichter |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2017-12-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1493026119 |
The key to winter travel is knowing how to travel as light as possible. The Ultralight series is perfect for both beginner and experts alike as Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry, the first ever winter thru-hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail, use their knowledge to form the most comprehensive companion for traveling farther with less weight. Ultralight Winter Travel focuses on all of the skills and techniques that winter adventurists would want at their fingertips while in the outdoors. Perfect for winter travelers from beginner to advanced, this book contains: Worst-case-scenario advice you’d want handy if stuck in a precarious situation. Topics like: how to predict weather patterns, how to keep your pack light without sacrificing the essentials, how to repair or replace gear with limited materials, and how to deal with the elements when you don’t have a lot of gear The book is formatted to make learning easy and user-friendly. Readers will be able to adapt their surroundings to the techniques shown in the book and safely overcome challenges that which may otherwisehave turned them back.
| Author | : Andrew Skurka |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 2017-03-07 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 142621796X |
Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka—accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer—shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance hikes, including the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails, and the 4,700-mile Alaska-Yukon Expedition. A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail. This second edition features 16 new pages (including food on the trail and other essentials), and updates all gear recommendations.
| Author | : Ray Jardine |
| Publisher | : Adventurelore Press |
| Total Pages | : 384 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Backpacking |
| ISBN | : |
Manual on planning and preparing for hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail through California, Oregon, and Washington. Jardine's initial presentation of his lightweight-hiking theories
