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Backpacking
- The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started on Your First Backpacking Trip
- Narrated by: Joe Hempel
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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Publisher's summary
Interested in experiencing the outdoors but overwhelmed by everything you need to know to backpack safely?
Do you have a sudden itch to venture out into the wilderness, wake up next to a babbling brook somewhere and watch the sun slowly come over the horizon? Are you ready to escape (albeit temporarily) from the daily grind and a society that prioritizes consumerism over all else? Backpacking allows us to experience nature in a way that simply isn't achievable through other means. The problem for many of us, however, is getting started. Finding a good place to backpack, selecting gear (one trip to the sporting goods store makes this seem like an overwhelming feat by itself) and learning how to survive without the modern amenities we have come to rely on are all daunting tasks for the inexperienced backpacker. Backpacking is a rewarding activity that anyone can enjoy with proper knowledge, training and skills. Also, you'll discover...
- Selecting appropriate gear for your first trip
- How to make healthy food choices on the trail
- Complete gear checklist designed specifically for the novice backpacker
- And much more!
Table of Contents
- Preparation and Fitness
- Weight is Your Enemy
- Don't Skimp on Footwear
- The Heart of Your Equipment
- Don't Forget Your Hat!
- Gimme Shelter
- The Backcountry Kitchen
- Comfort and Safety
- Navigation
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The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT )is the perfect place for an average person to do something extraordinary. Bill Walker ("Skywalker"), who stands 6'11", might seem like anything but average. Yet in a brutally honest tone, he lays to bare all his considerable weaknesses and fears. Among these are crushing weight loss and fatigue, along with a fear of getting lost or a bear stealing his food. Nonetheless, he is bound and determined to hike the PCT which - at 2,663 miles - runs all the way from Mexico to Canada.
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One persons account
- By Virginia on 03-30-15
By: Bill Walker
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Runner’s World Race Everything
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- By: Bart Yasso, Erin Strout, David Willey - foreword
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
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Millions of runners around the country are interested in special experiences, whether it means running a bucket-list event like the world's largest marathon (New York City), or competing in beautiful and challenging locales such as Rome or Death Valley. There is no one better to guide these runners than Bart Yasso. As Chief Running Officer at Runner's World, he's run more than 7,000 races, on all seven continents, at every conceivable distance. Whether it's a 5K or half-marathon, he's done it all, and here he presents 50 of his favorite races.
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Outstanding listen for all runners from the perspective of one of our greats!
- By Vidal on 11-17-17
By: Bart Yasso, and others
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Microadventures
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- By: Alastair Humphreys
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So whats a microadventure? Its close to home, cheap, simple, short and 100 percent guaranteed to refresh your life. A microadventure takes the spirit of a big adventure and squeezes it into a day or even a few hours. The point of a microadventure is that you don't need lots of time and money to meet a new challenge. This practical guide is filled with ideas for microadventures for you to experience on your own or with friends and family, plus tips and advice on safety and kit.
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Inspiring!
- By Peter Marshall on 10-19-19
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How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It
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- By: James Wesley Rawles
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
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James Wesley Rawles, founder of survivalblog.com, shares with you everything you need to know to be ready for the worst. The book includes information on proper food storage and sanitation, gardening and livestock basics, investment strategies to protect your assets, medical advice, communication techniques, home security, and how to get "outta Dodge" when, in the parlance of the movement, "the shit hits the fan".
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Unsurprising
- By skyrat on 04-25-11
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The Pursuit of Endurance
- Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience
- By: Jennifer Pharr Pharr Davis
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Jennifer Pharr Davis, the former record holder of the FKT (or Fastest Known Time) on the Appalachian Trail, tells the story of her meteoric rise in the world of endurance hiking and, in doing so, unpacks key traits that make women uniquely suited to endurance. With a storyteller's ear for fascinating detail and description, she takes us with her as she sets the record on the Appalachian Trail and introduces us to the mentors who helped her to identify and unlock different facets of her endurance capabilities.
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Not uplifting
- By M on 05-15-18
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Beekeeping for Beginners
- How to Raise Your First Bee Colonies
- By: Amber Bradshaw
- Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
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Easy beekeeping for new-bees. Wouldn’t it be great to raise your own bees, have a fresh supply of honey, and bring thousands of healthy pollinators into your yard? Beekeeping for Beginners is a simple, step-by-step guide that helps you learn the fundamentals of modern beekeeping. You (and your bees) will be buzzing with delight. From picking the right hive and bringing your bees home to surviving winter and collecting honey, experienced beekeeper Amber Bradshaw takes you on an easy-to-follow journey through your first year of beekeeping and beyond.
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Too much fluff.
- By Brandon Horvat on 05-02-21
By: Amber Bradshaw
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- haroldlf
- 01-22-17
Great backpacking information for beginners.
I enjoyed the information delivered in the book. As a beginner backpacker l love the reading.
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- Josh
- 03-01-16
Over all it was a good book.
I wish the author talked more about shelters and hammocks good starter guide for backpacking.
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- Shelley
- 03-26-23
Good info
Lived it. saving it in my archives. thank you so much. ill give it a fives up
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- ScaryJasper
- 03-22-18
simple and informative
lovley read with the information here. i didnt even know most of the stuff i was listening too before reading this book
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- Kiirsten
- 02-10-15
good but want more
good high-level overview of what you need to get started – wish it was a little more in depth
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- Jessica
- 09-09-15
Tips for backpacking on trails in the US only
Would you try another book from Timothy S. Morris and/or Joe Hempel?
no
Has Backpacking turned you off from other books in this genre?
I love books about backpacking. This book is basically a pamphlet about US trail backpacking. You could learn what you get from this from walking into an REI, or other outdoors store or by going on a forum.
Here were the key points so you don't waste your money:
Get apps to use on US trails so you don't get lost. Bring a compass just in case and know how to use it.
Get measured for a pack at a store and try it on with weight in it.
Some US trails require permits.
He suggests only using dehydrated backpacking food, I disagree.
Use a camping stove for breakfast and dinner, you probably won't even stop for lunch.
Dress in layers, wear things that dry quickly.
Train in advance by wearing your pack and walking, hiking, or getting on a treadmill if you don't have anywhere else to go. This is good advice. Don't expect the first few days on the trail to harden your body. It wont and you will be miserable.
Pack weight is crucial, every ounce counts.
Bring a first aid kit. Bring extra moleskin.
Keep your feet dry, wetness increases frictions which causes blisters.
Use a lightweight tent that you put up yourself, not a pop up.
Make sure your hiking shoes fit properly, don't slide up to the front when going downhill (you will smash your toe nails off) or scrape the back when going up (your heels will blister.)
Bring a pair of cheap flip flops for camp shoes. This gives your feet and shoes a chance to dry and you wont have to tie laces to go to the bathroom late at night.
A pack between 45 liters and 60 liters is enough for almost any trip. (I personally have a 50 liter osprey atmos that is amazing. It fits enough stuff for a 2 week trip but is light enough for a weekend hike up a mountain. I don't mind having extra space left in my pack though and would rather than than spending money on separate packs for everything.)
If you thought that review was long then I hate to think how long you would find this book.
What character would you cut from Backpacking?
There are no characters in this. It's not a story.
Any additional comments?
Do not waste your money on this. Go to a backpacking forum and get tailored advice for what you are looking to do. Go to a store and look for gear that is specific to what you want to do. The people who work in outdoors stores are very helpful and *should* be well trained. If you feel they are not go back online get more knowledge and go back.
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