Backpacking Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Gear & Back Country Skills

Backpacking is an exercise of endurance and meticulous planning. Every last ounce of weight must be accounted for to ensure that you’re not carrying an oversized load. This detailed portable reference will help prepare you for your next outdoor adventure. It includes important information on selecting the appropriate gear for all types of weather, camping and camp craft, navigation, dangerous animals and plants, safe travel strategies, hiking etiquette (leave no trace), wilderness first aid...