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Backpackers Handbook

by Hugh McManners
Backpackers Handbook - Thryft
Backpackers Handbook - Thryft

For adventure seekers: The ultimate backpacking guidebook

The Backpacker's Handbook is an excellent resource for anyone interested in backpacking. With detailed information covering everything from equipment selection to wilderness survival, this book will help ensure that your next backpacking trip is both safe and enjoyable. What sets this book apart from others is its highly illustrated approach that makes the information easy to follow and understand. If you're a beginner, this book is a must-read, and it's also a great resource for experienced backpackers looking to brush up on their skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Backpackers Handbook

by Hugh McManners
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ISBN: 9780751301601
Authors: Hugh McManners
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 2000-07-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 57 readers)

Description

An easy-to-use portable companion for anyone traveling through wilderness areas. As people of all ages rediscover the great outdoors, backpacking has become more popular than ever. although hiking can be a fun and enjoyable hobby, backpackers should prepare for the many precautions and dangers. The Backpacker's Handbook explains how to get physically fit for a trip and what equipment is necessary. Information on traveling in various conditions, using a map and compass, and moving over difficult terrain is presented in an easy-to-follow style. Once the right campsite is found, full details are given on such techniques as dealing with dangerous animals and extreme weather conditions, building emergency shelters, and finding food. Illustrated with full-color photographs, diagrams, and charts, The Backpacker's Handbook is an indispensable companion for the wild.
 

For adventure seekers: The ultimate backpacking guidebook

The Backpacker's Handbook is an excellent resource for anyone interested in backpacking. With detailed information covering everything from equipment selection to wilderness survival, this book will help ensure that your next backpacking trip is both safe and enjoyable. What sets this book apart from others is its highly illustrated approach that makes the information easy to follow and understand. If you're a beginner, this book is a must-read, and it's also a great resource for experienced backpackers looking to brush up on their skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.