The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail

Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurkaâ€”accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writerâ€”shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance hikes, including the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails, and the 4,700-mile Alaska-Yukon Expedition.

A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail.

This second edition features 16 new pages (including food on the trail and other essentials), and updates all gear recommendations.
Country USA
Manufacturer National Geographic
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-03-07
Format Kindle eBook

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail