The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking Author: Jason Stevenson | Language: English | ISBN:
B00AR19HLU | Format: EPUB
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking Description
A guide so thorough it will send you packing...
Backpacking remains one of the most popular, and inexpensive, outdoor activities in America.
The Complete Idiot's Guide (r) to Backpacking and Hiking helps anyone prepare and plan for a rewarding adventure. Covers planning, training, shopping and packing for the trip.
-How to live on the trail
-First aid and other safety tips
-Practical time- and money-saving hints
-What gear is necessary and what isn't
-Special considerations when travelling with groups or pets
- File Size: 1994 KB
- Print Length: 368 pages
- Publisher: Alpha (April 6, 2010)
- Sold by: Penguin Group (USA) LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00AR19HLU
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
X-Ray:
- Lending: Not Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,213 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Sports > Outdoors & Nature > Hiking & Camping > Excursion Guides
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Although I'm an experienced hiker, I usually pick up the latest how-to books in hopes of learning something new. Unfortunately, most are horribly out-of-date or seem like they were written by someone who's never actually done any serious backpacking. Thankfully, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking is not one of those books. Simply put, this author knows his stuff and is obviously an experienced backpacker who practices what he preaches.
The author packs a lot of relevant info into the book, covering everything from how to pick the right hiking boot to advanced survival skills and the latest gps navigation gadgets. While many books give a cursory look at hiking clothes (usually incorrectly suggesting cotton shirts, jeans, etc), Stevenson delves into the most up-to-date polyester blends and anti-microbial, anti-smell shirts that make for a much more enjoyable experience. This current, detailed treatment is applied to all beginner hiking subjects, in an easy-to-digest, conversational style that is a joy to read.
Most hiking how-to books read like research papers, often filled with extremely basic, oversimplified info that, quite frankly, offends the sensibilities of most seasoned hikers. Perhaps the best thing about this book is that it tells you everything you need to know to begin backpacking and hiking, while providing much more in-depth knowledge in each chapter for those that want to take the hobby further. The advice is solid, current, tried and true, which makes it a great book for both new and veteran hikers.
By C. Seiple
Finally, a useful hiking book that doesn't take itself too seriously! This book is easy to read and packed with information so you can keep it as a useful reference (not to mention a good size and weight so you can stick in in your pack).
If you are an extreme sports junkie looking to climb K2 this probably isn't the book for you. But if you are anyone else looking for an enjoyable trip to the wilderness I would highly recommend it.
I was an experienced hiker in my college days, but have been city bound ever since. Now I have a little boy and want to show him the outdoors. This book is a great refresher for me and easy to read. In fact, chapter 2 gives some great suggestions about the types of hikes and how to go about exploring the outdoors with people of all ages.
This guide has lots of good recommendations on how to research hikes, plan an appropriate route, and get the supplies you need. In particular I've found the supply check list and overview of the latest gear helpful, from fitting boots and backpacks to picking the right tent and stove. For trip planning there's a particular focus on making sure you don't get lost which will be reassuring for people new to hiking less well marked trails.
Well researched with lots of great references, from hiking maps and planning trips to getting the right gear without busting your budget, this is a great resource for getting into the great outdoors!
By Philip Renton
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