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The Backpacker´s Handbook
Chris Townsend
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Description for The Backpacker´s Handbook
Paperback. Everything readers need to know about backpacking before they hit the trails Num Pages: 480 pages, ill. BIC Classification: WSZC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 796.
What you need to know before you hit the trails
Whether you are backpacking for the first time or a veteran follower of the trails, this enormously practical guide includes everything you need to know, from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys. The Backpacker's Handbook also gives you the latest information on gear. You'll find the last word on:
- How to choose packs and footwear—and make sure they fit
- What clothing to take on the trail
- Tents, tarps, stoves, water purifiers, and other gear
- GPS, cell phones, and other electronic devices
- And much more
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Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780071754897
SKU
V9780071754897
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About Chris Townsend
Chris Townsend (Granton-on-Spey, Scotland), an internationally recognized rough-terrain hiker, is the author of several books, including Wilderness Skiing and Winter Camping and Backpacker’s Handbook, Second Edition.
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