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Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide : Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail by National Geographic Maps (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNational Geographic Society
ISBN-101426209207
ISBN-139781426209208
eBay Product ID (ePID)102979606
Product Key Features
Book TitleUltimate Hiker's Gear Guide : Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Hiking
Publication Year2012
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation
AuthorNational Geographic Maps
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight13.5 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"[Andrew] Skurka, Outside magazine's 2010 'Adventurer of the Year,' packs his comprehensive guide with practical information about the best clothing, footwear, trekking poles, backpacks, sleeping bags, knives, shelter systems, and cooking gear that will help you plan your next trip." -- Scouting Magazine
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal796.51028/4
SynopsisSupreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka shares his hard-earned knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Described by National Geographic as -one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet, - and named -Adventurer of the Year- by Outside and -Person of the Year- by Backpacker , Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance adventures, most recently a 4,700-mile 6-month loop around Alaska and Canada's Yukon. Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior or a seasoned long-distance trekker, you'll love this guide. Learn exactly what you need to carry - both on your back and between your ears - for all seasons and circumstances through a show-and-tell of clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, and more, as well as through detailed articles on foot care, campsite selection and hiking efficiency. Skurka's practical and priceless recommendations give you all the tools and techniques you'll need to hit the trail., Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka shares his hard-earned knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills., National Geographic's Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide demonstrates how and why lightweight backpacking is safer, more comfortable, less expensive and more fun than conventional and heavy backpacking. Author and long distance hiker Andrew Skurka has defined the light and fast style of backcountry travel and recommends a variety of lightweight gear in the book, including an assortment of packs, shelters, stoves, clothing and more.
LC Classification NumberGV199.6
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- May 23, 2017
Helpful, Informational, and with a personal touch from an interesting and experienced author.
From base layers, to the fabrics; and many other important aspects in traveling much happier, this guide covers it. Very well written, includes charts that shows aspects of use between different sets of gear, etc. Goes into the food, cookware, provides the whole 9 yards. Very helpful, and inspirational.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 29, 2016
Top Notch Advice!
This attractively packaged and well photographed hiker's guide is a much needed modernization of the venerable The Complete Walker guides written by Colin Fletcher decades ago. Although well written and showing a genuine joy for being on the trail, their advice had become hopelessly dated, and the equipment mentioned obsolete. Andrew Skurka's guide bridges the gap into modern hiking seamlessly while still honoring the spirit of the predecessor volumes. Andrew has put in the blood, sweat and tears necessary to make his opinions valuable, having hiked thousands of miles on just about every long trail imaginable in North America. This guide taps into the ultralight wave currently sweeping through the backpacking community, and does a commendable job in providing not only specific gear recommendations, but the logic and rationale behind the choices. I can't recommend this guide highly enough! - BazilVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 10, 2018
Great Info
Recommend to me through a hiking FB group.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
