The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking
Part 1: The Great Outdoors on Foot
(1) Get Started with Day-Hiking
Start off with shorter hikes that let you to sleep in your own bed at night.
(2) Hiking for All Ages and Types
Finding a satisfying trail whether you hike by yourself, with a partner, or in a group.
(3) Camping Overnight
The complete guide to a comfortable night’s sleep at parks, campgrounds, and backcountry tent-sites.
(4) Backpacking Basics
Getting deeper into the woods, mountains, or wherever you want to explore by carrying everything you need on your back.
(5) Training Your Body for the Trail
Everyday fitness routines to get you in shape for any level of hiking.
(6) Never Get Lost (Again)
Easy-to-follow map, compass, and GPS tutorials to keep you on the right trail.
Part 2: Gearing Up
(7) Essentials for Every Trip
The lifesaving gear you should never leave home without.
(8) Welcome to Gear World
Expert advice on how to buy high-quality and long-lasting equipment.
(9) Footwear Fundamentals
Finding hiking boots or trail shoes guaranteed to keep your feet happy and blister-free.
(10) Outdoor Clothing 101
Smart layering advice for weather that’s either fair or foul.
(11) Hauling Your Gear: Daypacks and Weekend Packs
The surefire guide to finding and loading the ideal backpack.
Part 3: Living on the Trail
(12) Shelter from the Storm
Building the perfect sleep system by combining tents, sleeping bags, and ground pads.
(13) The Outdoor Kitchen
Cooking advice and recipes to fuel every hike and hiker.
(14) Liquid Refreshment
Where to find water and how to make it safe to drink.
(15) Hygiene on the Trail
Sensible strategies to keep clean on the trail.
Part 4: Surviving the Outdoors
(16) How to Survive
The no-panic plan on how to respond when trouble arises.
(17) First Aid
The on-trail prescription to fix blisters, bumps, and bruises.
(18)The Wild Things
Keeping encounters with poisonous plants and wildlife at a safe but exciting distance.
(19) High-Country Hazards
Hiking and camping tips for more challenging trails and terrain.
(20) Expanding Your Skills
Where to seek your next great adventure.
Appendixes
(A) Glossary
(B) Resources
(C) Equipment Checklists
(1) Get Started with Day-Hiking
Start off with shorter hikes that let you to sleep in your own bed at night.
(2) Hiking for All Ages and Types
Finding a satisfying trail whether you hike by yourself, with a partner, or in a group.
(3) Camping Overnight
The complete guide to a comfortable night’s sleep at parks, campgrounds, and backcountry tent-sites.
(4) Backpacking Basics
Getting deeper into the woods, mountains, or wherever you want to explore by carrying everything you need on your back.
(5) Training Your Body for the Trail
Everyday fitness routines to get you in shape for any level of hiking.
(6) Never Get Lost (Again)
Easy-to-follow map, compass, and GPS tutorials to keep you on the right trail.
Part 2: Gearing Up
(7) Essentials for Every Trip
The lifesaving gear you should never leave home without.
(8) Welcome to Gear World
Expert advice on how to buy high-quality and long-lasting equipment.
(9) Footwear Fundamentals
Finding hiking boots or trail shoes guaranteed to keep your feet happy and blister-free.
(10) Outdoor Clothing 101
Smart layering advice for weather that’s either fair or foul.
(11) Hauling Your Gear: Daypacks and Weekend Packs
The surefire guide to finding and loading the ideal backpack.
Part 3: Living on the Trail
(12) Shelter from the Storm
Building the perfect sleep system by combining tents, sleeping bags, and ground pads.
(13) The Outdoor Kitchen
Cooking advice and recipes to fuel every hike and hiker.
(14) Liquid Refreshment
Where to find water and how to make it safe to drink.
(15) Hygiene on the Trail
Sensible strategies to keep clean on the trail.
Part 4: Surviving the Outdoors
(16) How to Survive
The no-panic plan on how to respond when trouble arises.
(17) First Aid
The on-trail prescription to fix blisters, bumps, and bruises.
(18)The Wild Things
Keeping encounters with poisonous plants and wildlife at a safe but exciting distance.
(19) High-Country Hazards
Hiking and camping tips for more challenging trails and terrain.
(20) Expanding Your Skills
Where to seek your next great adventure.
Appendixes
(A) Glossary
(B) Resources
(C) Equipment Checklists
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