What happens when a middle-aged couple with no previous backpacking experience, decides to test their 14-year marriage and spend six months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in one continuous hike? Will their motto of "Quitting is not an option" be a blessing or a curse? Travel with "Windtalker" and "Mom," as they wrestle with thei[Read More]

Hike Your Own Hike: 7 Life Lessons from Backpacking Across America is about Francis Tapon's thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and what it the adventure can teach you about life. You'll start in Maine and walk to Georgia, picking up seven lessons along the way. Each lesson is neatly woven into the fabric of the story. This true story combines the d[Read More]

This is Ray Jardine's new, full-colour, 2009 edition of his best-selling book "Beyond Backpacking". Now full of colour photos and diagrams, this new title reflects a multitude of updated information, detailing Ray Jardine's lightweight backpacking techniques, his gear, and his methods for enjoyable and safe trekking and camping. Sections and chapte[Read More]

LifeGear Life BackPack and Life Essentials 3 day survival kit. Backback features: all weather poncho, thermal blanket, hygiene kit, signaling mirror, first aid kit, writing pad and pen, signaling whistle, directional compass, magnifying glass, leather/cloth gloves, respirator mask, red emergency flashing light, multifunction tool, waterproof docu[Read More]