Basic Illustrated Backpacking

by Russ Schneider, Lon Levin

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. With this handy book you'll discover how to plan a trip with the right level of challenge, select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip, get your hiking boots to fit you comfortably, find your way in the wilderness, and prepare a quick, easy and hearty meal.

Genres: Nonfiction

64 pages, Paperback

First published March 4, 2008

About the author

Russ Schneider has been a backpacking, rafting, and fishing guide with Glacier Wilderness Guide in West Glacier, Montana, since 1993. He has also served as an editor for many of Falcon's how-to books. His numerous books include Backpacking Tips, Best Hikes Along the Continental Divide, Fishing Glacier National Park, and Hiking the Columbia River Gorge.

Reviews

[Alex O'Brien · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good basic introduction to backpacking.

[Connor Magary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Camping must haves that they didn’t include:
- mouth tape
- ear plugs
- Eye cover

[Jennie K. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm a novice, and I still found this incredibly fluffy, containing almost no new information. Maybe if I'd never hiked at all, ever, or been exposed to backpacking in any way. Star for the tone and anecdotes.