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Backpacker's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking (Start-Up Sports series)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.51
EAN: 9781884654107
ISBN: 188465410X
Label: Tracks Publishing
Manufacturer: Tracks Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: May 01, 1999
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
Studio: Tracks Publishing
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Editorial Review:
Aimed specifically at the novice outdoor adventurer, this comprehensive guide explains the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. Through informative, entertaining, and encouraging personal anecdotes, the guide emphasizes the physical, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits of spending time in nature. Essential first aid and map-reading information is also included.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Okay
I am a beginner hiker. I bought this book based on the price and recommendations from below. There isn't any information in this book that can't be found on hiking websites. I felt it was a waste of money. It wasn't bad, and if you know NOTHING about camping, it's a good place to start - but there are better resources out there.
Rating:  - Great Place to Start
When I wanted to take up backpacking I didn't know anyone else who did the sport that I could go to for advice or teachings. This book has the info you need to get started and give you confidence to get out there and try backpacking, which has become one of my favorite pastimes!
Rating: - Great Book For Beginners
Are you planning a hiking trip and not sure what to bring or what to buy? Well, this is the book for you. I found a lot of great tips and good advice from safety to how to build up to long hikes. Great Book !!!
Rating: - An excellent "how-to" book
I bought this for my husband, who has recently taken up hiking. He loves it and in fact reads it at bedtime every night. Says it is the best book he has seen for beginners. And, not a bad price either!
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