Basic Essentials: Backpacking

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Basic Essentials: Backpacking - Second Edition

Author: Harry Roberts
Paperback, 59 pages
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

Put away those bulky books and monster manuals!

For a generation, the Basic Essentials Series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials books tell you what you need to know.

Discover how to:

Plan a trip with the right level of challenge

Select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip

Get your hiking boots to fit you comfortably

Prepare a quick, easy, and hearty meal

Find your way in the wilderness