3997424
9781564588524
Backpacker's Handbook
by McManners, Hugh
About this item
- Condition: Very Good
- Provider: JensonBooks Contact
- Provider Rating: 96%
- Ships From: Logan, UT
- Shipping: Standard
- Comments: A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged.
Product details
- ISBN-13: 9781564588524
- ISBN: 1564588521
- Edition: 1
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
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SUMMARY
As people of all ages rediscover the great outdoors, backpacking has become more popular than ever. although hiking can be a fun and enjoyable hobby, backpackers should prepare for the many precautions and dangers. The Backpacker's Handbook explains how to get physically fit for a trip and what equipment is necessary. Information on traveling in various conditions, using a map and compass, and moving over difficult terrain is presented in an easy-to-follow style. Once the right campsite is found, full details are given on such techniques as dealing with dangerous animals and extreme weather conditions, building emergency shelters, and finding food. Illustrated with full-color photographs, diagrams, and charts, The Backpacker's Handbook is an indispensable companion for the wild.McManners, Hugh is the author of 'Backpacker's Handbook' with ISBN 9781564588524 and ISBN 1564588521.
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