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As the winter's cold gives way to warm spring air, the outdoors starts to call out. A backpacking trip sounds like the perfect idea. Whether you're a first-timer, a weekend backpacker, or you're going on a months-long expedition, all backpacker travel should start with these five books.
The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills by Rick Curtis ($16)
Planning a trip requires more than simply deciding where to go and when. Whether it's a weekend trip with friends, a formal outdoor program, or a major expedition, you need to evaluate your trip across a number of categories and develop a solid plan. One or two people may take on the role of planner, or the process of planning can be spread out among the entire group. Author Rick Curtis has planned and run backpacker travel trips for thousands of people both around the United States and around the world and his book is chock full of elements you should keep in mind when planning any trip.
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry Trips by Christine Conners ($15.95)
Tired of gorp, cereal bars, and beef jerky? Would you instead like to dine on spaghetti, chicken salad, and cheesecake in the backcountry? Now you can. Lipsmackin' Backpackin' is your guide to essential eating on the trail. A new kind of outdoor cookbook, this all-in-one food guide is filled with trail-tested recipes providing at-home preparation directions, on-the-trail preparation directions (including a special take-along section), nutritional information, the number of servings each recipe will produce, and the weight the ingredients will add to your backpack. You'll also get food preparation and meal-planning tips from experienced long-distance hikers. And once you have chosen your favorite recipes, mastered your outdoor cooking skills, and are ready for a hike, consult the back of this book for information on America's National Scenic and Historic Trails.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hikingby Jason Stevenson ($16.95)
Jonathan Dorn, editor-in-chief, Backpacker magazine says, "Stevenson's clear instruction and trail-tested techniques make this a great introduction to backcountry hiking and camping." This comprehensive backpacker travel guide covers everything from Hauling Your Gear: Daypacks and Weekend Packs and Hygiene on the Trail, to Essentials for Every Trip and Expanding Your Skills. No matter the trail or terrain, this is one lifesaving book you should never leave home without.
The Backpacker's Handbookby Chris Townsend ($19.95)
Written in an easy-flowing style with plenty of illustrations and diagrams, this is an invaluable read for anyone aspiring to live amongst nature. A top-selling recipient of the "Outdoor Writers Guild Award for Excellence," The Backpacker's Handbook owes its success to its enormous practicality for backpackers of all skill levels, covering everything from essential techniques for every backpacking trip. Essentials such as map and compass work, to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys (such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain) are all covered.
Backpacking: A Woman's Guide by Adrienne Hall ($25)
"At long last, a detailed and good-humored backpacking guide by and for women. If you've been relying on standard hiking guides that assume a man's physique, the lack of a monthly cycle, and a bare-bones approach to packing and cooking, you're in for a treat," shares Martha Silano. If you're an outdoor loving woman interested in how to be a well-prepared, properly geared, safety-conscious, and low-impact backpacker, this book is filled with all sorts of womanly wisdom.
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Filed under: Adventure Travel
As the winter's cold gives way to warm spring air, the outdoors starts to call out. A backpacking trip sounds like the perfect idea. Whether you're a first-timer, a weekend backpacker, or you're going on a months-long expedition, all backpacker travel should start with these five books.
The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills by Rick Curtis ($16)
Planning a trip requires more than simply deciding where to go and when. Whether it's a weekend trip with friends, a formal outdoor program, or a major expedition, you need to evaluate your trip across a number of categories and develop a solid plan. One or two people may take on the role of planner, or the process of planning can be spread out among the entire group. Author Rick Curtis has planned and run backpacker travel trips for thousands of people both around the United States and around the world and his book is chock full of elements you should keep in mind when planning any trip.
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry Trips by Christine Conners ($15.95)
Tired of gorp, cereal bars, and beef jerky? Would you instead like to dine on spaghetti, chicken salad, and cheesecake in the backcountry? Now you can. Lipsmackin' Backpackin' is your guide to essential eating on the trail. A new kind of outdoor cookbook, this all-in-one food guide is filled with trail-tested recipes providing at-home preparation directions, on-the-trail preparation directions (including a special take-along section), nutritional information, the number of servings each recipe will produce, and the weight the ingredients will add to your backpack. You'll also get food preparation and meal-planning tips from experienced long-distance hikers. And once you have chosen your favorite recipes, mastered your outdoor cooking skills, and are ready for a hike, consult the back of this book for information on America's National Scenic and Historic Trails.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hikingby Jason Stevenson ($16.95)
Jonathan Dorn, editor-in-chief, Backpacker magazine says, "Stevenson's clear instruction and trail-tested techniques make this a great introduction to backcountry hiking and camping." This comprehensive backpacker travel guide covers everything from Hauling Your Gear: Daypacks and Weekend Packs and Hygiene on the Trail, to Essentials for Every Trip and Expanding Your Skills. No matter the trail or terrain, this is one lifesaving book you should never leave home without.
The Backpacker's Handbookby Chris Townsend ($19.95)
Written in an easy-flowing style with plenty of illustrations and diagrams, this is an invaluable read for anyone aspiring to live amongst nature. A top-selling recipient of the "Outdoor Writers Guild Award for Excellence," The Backpacker's Handbook owes its success to its enormous practicality for backpackers of all skill levels, covering everything from essential techniques for every backpacking trip. Essentials such as map and compass work, to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys (such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain) are all covered.
Backpacking: A Woman's Guide by Adrienne Hall ($25)
"At long last, a detailed and good-humored backpacking guide by and for women. If you've been relying on standard hiking guides that assume a man's physique, the lack of a monthly cycle, and a bare-bones approach to packing and cooking, you're in for a treat," shares Martha Silano. If you're an outdoor loving woman interested in how to be a well-prepared, properly geared, safety-conscious, and low-impact backpacker, this book is filled with all sorts of womanly wisdom.
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