Backpacking: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started on your First Backpacking Trip

by Timothy S. Morris, Backpacking (Introduction)

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started on Your First Backpacking Trip Interested in experiencing the outdoors but overwhelmed by everything you need to know to backpack safely? Do you have a sudden itch to venture out into the wilderness, wake up next to a babbling brook somewhere and watch the sun slowly come over the horizon? Are you ready to escape (albeit temporarily) from the daily grind and a society that prioritizes consumerism over all else?Backpacking allows us to experience nature in a way that simply isn't achievable through other means.The problem for many of us, however, is getting started. Finding a good place to backpack, selecting gear (one trip to the sporting goods store makes this seem like an overwhelming feat by itself) and learning how to survive without the modern amenities we have come to rely on are all daunting tasks for the inexperienced backpacker. Backpacking is a rewarding activity that anyone can enjoy with proper knowledge, training and skills.Also, you’ll discover..Selecting appropriate gear for your first tripHow to make healthy food choices on the trailComplete gear checklist designed specifically for the novice backpackerAnd much more!Table of ContentsPreparation and FitnessWeight is Your EnemyDon't Skimp on FootwearThe Heart of Your EquipmentDon't Forget Your Hat!Gimme ShelterThe Backcountry KitchenComfort and SafetyNavigation

Genres: Nonfiction

58 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 9, 2014

Reviews

[K. Ellingsen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had a few helpful pieces of advice, but overall was waaaaaaaay too common sense. Example pro tip: Google the area you'll be hiking. GEE THANKS. This book assumes you know literally nothing about hiking/camping/traveling/functioning as an adult human. Even for a novice, this book was far too basic and I would not recommend it.

[Ann Samford · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this in my audible cloud and decided to listen to it on the way home from TR. I do feel like I learned a couple of things about getting ready to backpack. I did find it pretty rudimentary for something billed as an ultimate guide. it was a quick listen.

[Is · Rating 4 out of 5]

A concise guide for true beginners and it taught some very important concepts. I imagine people who have hiked a few times won't find it very useful.

[Bill Erosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding primer for the newbie backpacker. Succinct and to the point - just what I needed prior to my first multi-day backpacking trip.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This goes on my reference book shelf.
I'm not quite sure I'm physically ready to begin backpacking just yet, but this book has given me a wealth of information that will make my day hikes easier, safer, and more fun. It's on my "read again" list for 2017. Mr. Morris covers so many items that I had not considered. For instance, I do wish I had come across it a few months ago; I would have spent less on footwear. But now that I have this book, I'll not only buy the backpack that best suits my needs, but I'll know what to put in it, and how to pack it.

Spending a night (or more) on the Appalachian Trail now looks within reach for this septuagenarian.

[Jaguar · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Backpacking: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started on your First Backpacking Trip" by Timothy S. Morris was written for the purpose of helping beginner backpackers. First off, if you are not a beginner backpacker, skip this book all together. Second, even if you are a beginner, some of the stuff is common sense. While I have never backpacked before, I liked this book, and hope to backpack sometime in the future. Also, don't forget that 80% of your body heat is lost through your head! (that was in here, but I already knew it.)

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[David Calverley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative.

it was a short enough read and provided general information about backpacking. the checklist will also be helpful making out my supply list.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and informative.

[Darren Cinco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alright

Books informative but really common sense but still good a read. Enjoyed the navigation chapter could of used more information in the food chapter

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good info.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good for beginners

A good introduction to those that have never been backpacking. If you have any experience, the. This book is useless

[D. Reginald Endsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

For beginners with no experience.

This books covers the basics. I take a filter pump for water. I don"t find it that hard to use. Chemicals tha