The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking

ISBN: 1592579604

Author: Stevenson, Jason

Condition: New

Table of ContentsChapter 1: Get Started with Day-HikingGetting started with shorter hikes that allow you to sleep in your own bed at night.Chapter 2: Hiking for All Ages and TypesFinding a satisfying trail whether you hike by yourself, with a partner, or in a group.Chapter 3: Camping OvernightThe complete guide to a comfortable night's sleep at parks, campgrounds, and backcountry tent-sites.Chapter 4: Backpacking BasicsGetting deeper into the woods, mountains, or wherever you want to explore by carrying everything you need on your back.Chapter 5: Training Your Body for the TrailEveryday fitness routines to get you in shape for any level of hiking.Chapter 6: Never Get Lost (Again)Easy-to-follow map, compass, and GPS tutorials to keep you on the right trail.Chapter 7: Essentials for Every TripThe lifesaving gear you should never leave home without.Chapter 8: Welcome to Gear WorldExpert advice on how to buy high-quality and long-lasting equipment.Chapter 9: Footwear FundamentalsFinding hiking boots or trail shoes guaranteed to keep your feet happy and blister-free.Chapter 10: Outdoor Clothing 101Smart layering advice for weather that's either fair or foul.Chapter 11: Hauling Your Gear: Daypacks and Weekend PacksThe surefire guide to finding and loading the ideal backpack.Chapter 12: Shelter from the StormBuilding the perfect sleep system by combining tents, sleeping bags, and ground pads.Chapter 13: The Outdoor KitchenCooking advice and recipes to fuel every hike and hiker.Chapter 14: Liquid RefreshmentWhere to find water and how to make it safe to drink.Chapter 15: Hygiene on the TrailSensible strategies to keep clean on the trail.Chapter 16 How to SurviveThe no-panic plan on how to respond when trouble arises.Chapter 17: First AidThe on-trail prescription to fix blisters, bumps, and bruises.Chapter 18: The Wild ThingsKeeping encounters with poisonous plants and wildlife at a safe but exciting distance.Chapter 19: High-Country HazardsHiking and camping tips for more challenging trails and terrain.Chapter 20: Expanding Your SkillsWhere to seek your next great adventure.AppendixesA GlossaryB ResourcesC Equipment Checklists