The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail

Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is...
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Author: Andrew Skurka
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The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail by Skurka, Andrew

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail

CHF 25.94

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail

CHF 25.94
Author: Andrew Skurka
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka--accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer--shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance hikes, including the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails, and the 4,700-mile Alaska-Yukon Expedition.

A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail.

This second edition features 16 new pages (including food on the trail and other essentials), and updates all gear recommendations.

Author: Andrew Skurka
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 03/07/2017
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781426217845

About the Author
ANDREW SKURKA is an accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer. He was named Adventurer of the Year by Outside and National Geographic Adventure magazines and Person of the Year by Backpacker. When not living out of his backpack, Skurka resides in Boulder, Colorado.

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