THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK - Softcover

Townsend, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071423206 ISBN 13: 9780071423205

Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2004

Synopsis

"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)

About this title

Review:

Written in an easy-flowing style with plenty of illustrations and diagrams!this is an invaluable read for anyone aspiring to live amongst nature. Walk 20050502

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 Backpackers Handbook, Second Edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0071423206
• ISBN 13: 9780071423205
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 468