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America's backpacking book
 
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A good 1980's guide that's now rather dated
 
Review Date: August 20, 2007
Reviewer: Darby,
As with "The Runner's Bible", rapid advances in clothing technology, camping gear (backpacks, tents and sleeping bags, and electronic navigation/communications), and footwear have rendered some of the information in this book a bit dated, but it was very good book in it's day, and it helped me prepare for some of the more challenging backpacking trips I went on back in the 1980's.

It covers most of the essentials, such as the basics of sleeping and hiking outdoors, the basics of outdoor survival and navigation, food basics, low-impact camping, first aid (esp of the feet), etc.

It also offers some information on major trails and hiking attractions, from around the country. Much of that information is probably still good, but can probably be found for free on the internet.

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