The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail
Type
Price
Date
Current Price
$8.25
2024-09-14
Highest Price
$21.40
2021-03-29
Lowest Price
$8.25
2024-09-14

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

Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka shares his hard-earned knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Described by National Geographic as €œone of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet,€ and named €œAdventurer of the Year€ by Outside and €œPerson of the Year€ by Backpacker, Skurka recounts what he€s learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance adventures, most recently a 4,700-mile 6-month loop around Alaska and Canada€s Yukon.

Whether you€re a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior or a seasoned long-distance trekker, you€ll love this guide. Learn exactly what you need to carry €“ both on your back and between your ears €“ for all seasons and circumstances through a show-and-tell of clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, and more, as well as through detailed articles on foot care, campsite selection and hiking efficiency. Skurka€s practical and priceless recommendations give you all the tools and techniques you€ll need to hit the trail.

  • TitleThe Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail
  • BrandNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
  • ManufacturerNational Geographic
  • BindingPaperback
  • ProductGroupBook
  • ItemPartNumberBK26209208
  • ReleaseDate2012-02-21T00:00:01Z
  • UnitCount1
  • EANs9781426209208