[PDF] The Essential Backpacker eBook

Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 37,80 MB
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1452167672

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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 : Clyde Soles
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 12,9 MB
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0762767758

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Backpacker magazine–branded and fueled by Falcon-Guides, this book provides essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Perfect for pack or pocket, it breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field. Full-color photos, charts, and illustrations are organized with text by an expert in a brief and accessible manner, introducing readers to basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get by in the outdoors. Backpacker Magazine's Backpacking Basics informs readers about choosing where to go; selecting the appropriate gear; properly packing their equipment; finding their way in the wilderness; and planning easy and tasty meals. This handy pocket-sized guide is 96 pages, includes two popouts, and incorporates color photos, charts, and illustrations as needed throughout the interior.

Author : Victoria Logue
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 27,87 MB
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0897328663

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Hiking & Backpacking: Essential Skills to Advanced Techniques provides backpackers of all skill levels with the fundamental techniques and advanced tricks of trailsmithing needed to plan and carry out an enjoyable and rewarding outdoor adventure.

Author : Taryn Eyton
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 13,45 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1771646691

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A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.

Author : Noah Daniels
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 41,4 MB
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Travel
ISBN : 3730977393

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Backpacking is a lot of fun if you do it properly. There are many things you need to think about in order to have a successful vacation. You might find that everything goes wrong when you plan a backpacking trip. You might constantly find that you have blisters on your feet and are no longer capable of continuing through the rest of the trip. You might find that your backpack slams up against your body and every time you look toward the sky you bang your head really hard against the frame. Maybe you aren’t packing your backpack right. Have you ever been lost on a backpacking trip? Not everyone who goes backpacking has a bad experience. You can learn everything you need to know and have an amazing adventure. Don’t cut your trip short because you are out of water and food. Learn how to properly plan for a backpacking trip and get the most out of it. There are certain things you need to know that will teach you to properly prepare for weather conditions, terrain, and using common sense when it comes to backpacking. You need to consider all of these things when you plan a trip. When you go backpacking your backpack needs to be something that is right for you and packed properly. There are certain things you need to find out about how to ensure you have the right backpack and how to properly pack your bag.

Author : Chris Townsend
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 30,25 MB
Release : 2004-11-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071460136

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"The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere."—Backpack (UK) This enormously practical guide includes everything from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys—such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain. As a gear advisor, this book is unequaled. You'll find the last word on: How to choose packs and footwear—and make sure they fit What clothing to take on the trail Tents, tarps, stoves, water purifiers, and other gear GPS, cell phones, and other electronic devices And much more Now in its third edition, The Backpacker's Handbook also covers desert hiking, ultralight backpacking, and adventure trekking in distant corners of the globe. Indeed, there is little about backpacking Chris Townsend does not cover. This trusted reference will prepare you for the challenges and excitement of backpacking the wilderness. "A clear and comprehensive primer on backpacking gear. Townsend's knowledge is immense."—Sierra "Belongs in every bookcase dealing with outdoor topics. . . . Chockablock full of useful, practical, commonsense info. . . . If you tramp the outdoors, get this book."—Maine Sportsman "For those thinking of taking a backpack journey, The Backpacker's Handbook is required reading."—Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)

Author : Backpacker Magazine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 23,25 MB
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493026933

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Explore the crystal clear waters on the Summit Lakes Trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park, take in the expansive views at Shenandoah National Park’s Old Rag Mountain, or traverse the sandstone cliffs at Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. Choose your adventure from any of the forty-four national parks profiled throughout the book. This book delivers jaw-dropping photos, detailed hike descriptions and maps, ranger essays, and more, all of which combine to create an intimate look at the best our national parks have to offer.

Author : Adrienne Hall
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 50,1 MB
Release : 2000-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780071354370

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The Essential Series--Your Trusted Guides As a self-sufficient backpacker, you can go wherever your feet will take you--to a wildflower meadow, a mountain summit, or the shore of a moonlit lake. "The Essential Backpacker" provides a clear and thorough education in backpacking, guiding you through hiking skills, what to take and how to carry it, and how to deal with the challenges of the trail. Other features include: Planning a weekend or long-distance hike Backpacking solo or with companions--including children and dogs Route-finding skills and safety techniques Tips on equipment, camping, food preparation, and minimizing your environmental impact Featuring veteran hiker Adrienne Hall's fusion of expert advice, confidence-building anecdotes, and insider information, "The Essential Backpacker" is the ideal guide for anyone planning to hit the hiking trail for the first time. This straightforward handbook focuses on the basics while providing a taste of advanced backpacking techniques. And it's packed with the resources hikers need to progress comfortably from day hikes to long-distance treks.

Author : Backpacker Magazine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 23,84 MB
Release : 2016-10-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493025988

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Backpacker Magazine’sThe Complete Guide to Backpacking combines and distills the most useful and relevant skills necessary for backpacking in one easy to use guide, from the most respected authority on backpacking— Backpacker magazine. From detailed descriptions of what to pack and how to pack it, to navigation and campsite cooking, to managing outdoor hazards and more, The Complete Guide to Backpacking is the definitive resource for Backpacking-related know-how.

Author : John Harris
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,33 MB
Release : 2009-08-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0857653105

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John’s trip to India starts badly when he finds himself looking at the sharp end of a knife in a train station cubicle. His life is saved by Rick, who persuades John to abandon his plans and travel to the Thai island of Koh Pha-Ngan where they pose as millionaire aristocrats. Pursued by Thai Mafia, they escape, facing danger at every turn.