[.ca] Hiking and Backpacking, 2nd: Essential Skills to ... (ISBN 0897325842)

No "adavanced" backpacker info in this book!:
This book is of little value to anyone who has gone backpacking more than a couple of times. There is no in-depth information in the book about gear, only very brief and basic notes. Most of the information is common sense, only helpful for people very new to backpacking. Even then, it will only be marginally informative. I recommend skipping over this one!

Explains every aspect of the outdoor experience:
Backpacking: Essential Skills To Advanced Techniques clearly explains every aspect of the outdoor experience of hiking on foot through the outdoors. The planning section details all the options for picking the best trails to fit ability, time and interests. There is a useful section devoted to those who dare to embark on serious long-distance hikes. The reader is provided with all the information needed to safely and competently select the gear most appropriate to the hiking project from the hi-tech equipment available to today's outdoor enthusiast. Backpack also offers sound and practical advice on pacing oneself, crossing streams, hiking in snow, using a map & compass, finding a good camp, setting up a kitchen, as well as maintaining and repairing equipment. Very highly recommended for the outdoor enthusiast, Backpacking is an ideal introduction for the novice, and offers a wealth of information, tips & techniques that even the more experienced backpacker will appreciate and benefit by.