The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail
- Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide
Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka shares his hard-earned knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Described byÂ National GeographicÂ as â‚¬Å“one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet,â‚¬Â and named â‚¬Å“Adventurer of the Yearâ‚¬Â byÂ OutsideÂ and â‚¬Å“Person of the Yearâ‚¬Â byÂ Backpacker, Skurka recounts what heâ‚¬s learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance adventures, most recently a 4,700-mile 6-month loop around Alaska and Canadaâ‚¬s Yukon.

Whether youâ‚¬re a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior or a seasoned long-distance trekker, youâ‚¬ll love this guide. Learn exactly what you need to carry â‚¬â€œ both on your back and between your ears â‚¬â€œ 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. Skurkaâ‚¬s practical and priceless recommendations give you all the tools and techniques youâ‚¬ll need to hit the trail.
Country USA
Brand NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Manufacturer National Geographic
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber BK26209208
ReleaseDate 2012-02-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781426209208

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