Ultralight Hiking & Backpacking: Essential Guide for Thru-Hikers

Justin Lichter, a.k.a. Trauma, divulges hundreds of valuable tips and advice based on his more than 35,000 miles of hiking across the country and beyond. Trail Tested is a comprehensive guide to hiking and backpacking. Whether you’re a new hiker looking for expert advice, an experienced hiker looking to hone your skills, or a thru-hiker gearing up for a 6-month trip, this book is packed with priceless information to make your trip a successful and comfortable one.
Vibrant images from Trauma’s treks will entice all readers of all skill levels to get out and enjoy the backcountry. You’ll learn why getting the right gear and learning outdoor skills are integral to making the most out of your next backpacking trip. Some topics included in this guide are:
* Gear advice, including backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, ultralight shetlers, and clothing
* Gear maintenance and repair
* Ultralight tips for novices to gram-counters
* Low-impact camping and hiking
* Campsite selection
* Hiking with dogs
* Navigating the backcountry
* Winter camping
* First aid
* Weather forecasting
* Advanced techniques for creating routes, cross-country hiking, fording rivers, multi-sport adventures, and animal encounters
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Falcon Guides
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 21, 2013
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076278783X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762787838
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #493,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #751 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides #1,366 in Hiking & Camping Excursion Guides (Books)
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