Backpacker's Handbook

by Chris Townsend (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $20.72

  The complete guide to the hows and whys of venturing afoot in the great outdoors. Townsend teaches us how to move and live in wild country safely and comfortably with advice on choosing and using equipment, dressing for the wilderness, shelter, the wilderness kitchen, and more.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.24

  Winner of the Outdoor Writers Guild award for excellence, this inspired guide from one of the world's best-traveled adventurers offers essential, up-to-the-minute information and advice on all aspects of backcountry trekking for hikers and backpackers of every stripe. From planning and techniques to gear, it's all covered in succinct, highly readable fashion in an expanded, visually arresting update of a proven bestseller. The Backpacker's Handbook is the only major guide to deliver an in-depth look at all backpacking styles, from ultralight to long-distance hiking. New material on trekking in challenging environments such as deserts and mountains will appeal to hikers who love to push the envelope. Chris Townsend's anecdotal style makes for a book that invites reading from cover to cover, yet is designed to let readers find specific topics quickly. The Backpacker's Handbook teaches us how to make traveling through the wild truly enjoyable and fulfilling while protecting its natural beauty.