Backpacking & Hiking: Set Out into the Wilderness and Hit the Trail with Confidence

Description

Hit the trails with all the backpacking and hiking information you need You know there's nothing quite like spending time with nature, enjoying the fresh air and magnificent vistas. But thinking about where to go, what to bring, and how to protect yourself from the elements might have you feeling less adventurous than you'd like. Well, it's time to get off the couch and onto the trail with Outdoor Adventure Guides- Backpacking and Hiking. Filled with practical tips, this guide gives you all the information you need to survive and thrive in the great outdoors. Packed with information ranging from preparing your body and choosing what to bring to handling the elements and knowing your first aid, this no-nonsense guide has everything you've been looking for in a trail buddy- and its travel-friendly size means it fits in any backpack you bring! So what are you waiting for? Go have an adventure!

Jason Stevenson writes extensively about survival, hiking, and the outdoors. Former skills editor at Backpacker magazine, he's pitched his tent in scorching canyons, on snowy peaks, and beside tranquil lakes-and he's never forgotten how to tie the knots he learned as a Boy Scout in Ohio