The ultimate hiker's gear guide : tools & techniques to hit the trail
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Bibliographic Information
The ultimate hiker's gear guide : tools & techniques to hit the trail
National Geographic, 2017
2nd edition
- : pbk.
- Other Title
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Hiker's gear guide
National Geographic the ultimate hiker's gear guide
Available at 1 libraries
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Includes index
Summary: "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, "--Amazon.com
Contents of Works
- Why, when & where
- Tools & techniques
- Sample gear kits
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
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