The ultimate hiker's gear guide : tools & techniques to hit the trail

Author(s)

    • Skurka, Andrew

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The ultimate hiker's gear guide : tools & techniques to hit the trail

Andrew Skurka

National Geographic, 2017

2nd edition

  • : pbk.

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Hiker's gear guide

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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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