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The Backpacker's Field Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills - 2nd Edition
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The Backpacker's Field Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills - 2nd Edition

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This updated manual offers a more complete view of backpacking today--it covers the latest developments in gear.

  • Author: Rick Curtis
  • Softcover; 440 pages; black-and-white illustrations
  • Three Rivers Press; copyright 2005
  • New information includes Global Positioning Systems, ultralight hiking equipment, first aid and Leave No Trace camping
  • There is a chapter devoted to outdoor leadership resources and basics
  • Beginners and experienced hikers alike will find this book indispensable for trip planning strategies and also as a quick-reference on the trail for:
  • Backcountry skills: how to forecast the weather, identify trees, bear-proof your campsite, wrap an injured ankle and more
  • Trick of the trail: time-tested practical lessons learned along the way
  • Going ultralight: downsizing suggestions for those who want to lighten up

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    Feb

    23

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    textbook for new backpackers

    By urban escapee

    from long beach ca

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Easy to read

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Hiking

    Comments about The Backpacker's Field Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills - 2nd Edition:

    As a new backpacker this book answered a lot of questions for me and has made me to become more responsible in the wilderness. Is a great book for even well-seasoned backpackers. It will teach you just about everything there is to know about backpacking. Fitting and selecting gear, diff types of shelters, first aid techniques, how to organize your group, cooking, outdoor ethics, there's so much to learn.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Dec

    28

    2007

    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Phat!

    By JJ serious walker

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to read

    Cons

    • none

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Hiking

    Comments about The Backpacker's Field Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills - 2nd Edition:

    I bought this book as a gift for my boyfriend. He doesn't typically read books but he's likes this one. It has a lot of very useful information. It is arranaged well.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Sep

    4

    2007

    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Fun Reading!

    By Minnesota Photo Hound

    from St. Paul, MN

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to read

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      • Camping
      • Hiking

      Comments about The Backpacker's Field Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills - 2nd Edition:

      I bought this book to get me through the long winter until I could go camping again. It was such fun reading that I have now read through it several times. I pick it up again whenever I go through backpacking withdrawal.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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