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Winner of the Outdoor Writers Guild award for excellence, this inspired guide from one of the world's best-traveled adventurers offers essential, up-to-the-minute information and advice on all aspects of backcountry trekking for hikers and backpackers of every stripe. From planning and techniques to gear, it's all covered in succinct, highly readable fashion in an expanded, visually arresting update of a proven bestseller. The Backpacker's Handbook is the only major guide to deliver an in-depth look at all backpacking styles, from ultralight to long-distance hiking. New material on trekking in challenging environments such as deserts and mountains will appeal to hikers who love to push the envelope. Chris Townsend's anecdotal style makes for a book that invites reading from cover to cover, yet is designed to let readers find specific topics quickly. The Backpacker's Handbook teaches us how to make traveling through the wild truly enjoyable and fulfilling while protecting its natural beauty.

Table of Contents:
Preface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments Introduction: Into the Wilderness 1. Preparing for the Trail Fitness The Art of Walking Going Alone Slackpacking and Powerhiking Planning 2. Choosing and Using Equipment Weight Checklists Choosing and Buying Final Thoughts 3. Footwear and Wilderness Travel Boots and Shoes: Purpose and Fit Footwear Types, Materials, and Construction Footwear Care and Repair Socks Gaiters Campwear Trekking Poles and Staffs Ice Ax Crampons Skis and Snowshoes Footcare 4. Carrying the Load: The Pack Types of Packs Suspension Systems Fitting the Pack Packbags Materials Durability Packing Putting on the Pack Pack Care Pack Accessories 5. Keeping Warm and Dry: Dressing for the Wilderness Heat Loss and Heat Production The Layer System The Vapor-Barrier Theory Legwear Headwear Gloves and Mitts Bandannas Carrying Clothes Fabric Treatment and Care 6. Shelter: Camping in the Wilderness Bivouac Bags Tarps Groundsheets Tents Design Pitches and Pitching: Minimum-Impact Camping Tent Care Wilderness Shelters Snow Caves Sleeping Bags Mats and Pillows 7. The Wilderness Kitchen Food and Drink Water The Campfire Stoves Utensils Siting the Kitchen 8. Comfort and Safety in Camp and on the Trail Light Candles Health and Body Care Equipment Maintenance and Repair Knife In Case of Emergency Office Binoculars Photography Entertainment 9. On the Move: Skills and Hazards Finding the Way Coping with Terrain Minimizing Impact Wilderness Hazards Dealing with Animals Hunters Backpacking with Children 10. Adventure Travel: Backpacking Abroad Information and Planning Organized Tips Immunizations and Health Food and Supplies Insurance Different Cultures Internal Travel A Final Word Appendices 1. Equipment Checklist 2. Suggested Reading 3. Useful Addresses 4. Metric Conversions Index

About the Author :
Chris Townsend (Granton-on-Spey, Scotland), an internationally recognized rough-terrain hiker, is the author of several books, including Wilderness Skiing and Winter Camping and Backpacker’s Handbook, Second Edition.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780070653153
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
  • Publisher Imprint: TAB Books Inc
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 340
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Width: 188 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0070653151
  • Publisher Date: 16 Feb 1997
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 683 gr


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