Basic Illustrated Backpacking (Basic Illustrated Series) - Softcover

Roberts, Harry; Schneider, Russ; Levin, Lon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762747579 ISBN 13: 9780762747573

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2008

Synopsis

BASIC ILLUSTRATED BACKPACKING

Expert hikers Harry Roberts and Russ Schneider take readers step-by-step through planning a trip for each skill level, selecting the proper gear and provisions (including the right boots), how to find you way through wilderness, prepare a good meal, and much more.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. Discover how to:
· Choose the best terrain
· Select appropriate gear
· Properly pack your equipment
· Walk with a heavy pack
· Find your way in the wilderness
· Plan easy and tasty meals

About the Author:

Harry Robert was the editor of Canoesport Journal and an avid outdoorsman, canoeist, hiker, and camper. Russ Schneider has been a backpacking, rafting, and fishing guide with Glacier Wilderness Guide in West Glacier, Montana, since 1993. He has also served as an editor for many of Falcon's how-to books. His numerous books include Backpacking Tips, Best Hikes Along the Continental Divide, Fishing Glacier National Park, and Hiking the Columbia River Gorge.

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0762747579
• ISBN 13: 9780762747573
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64