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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 100 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 869,587 ratings — published 2012
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 47 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 446,753 ratings — published 1998
The Beach (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.99 — 98,862 ratings — published 1996
Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book (Allen & Mike's Series)
by (shelved 17 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.24 — 429 ratings — published 2001
Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,195,660 ratings — published 1996
Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 8,113 ratings — published 2010
The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.08 — 851 ratings — published 1998
Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.19 — 473 ratings — published 1992
Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips For Extremely Lightweight Camping (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.21 — 986 ratings — published 2011
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,174 ratings — published 2012
The Complete Walker IV (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.26 — 868 ratings — published 1968
THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.00 — 461 ratings — published 1992
Lighten Up!: A Complete Handbook For Light And Ultralight Backpacking (Falcon Guide)
by (shelved 7 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.16 — 418 ratings — published 2005
AWOL on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 15,606 ratings — published 2006
The Man Who Walked Through Time: The Story of the First Trip Afoot Through the Grand Canyon (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.94 — 2,770 ratings — published 1967
Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.04 — 4,637 ratings — published 2010
Backpack Gourmet: Good Hot Grub You Can Make at Home, Dehydrate, and Pack for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Eating on the Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.58 — 238 ratings — published 2002
Backpacking with the Saints: Wilderness Hiking as Spiritual Practice (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.15 — 485 ratings — published 2014
How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.42 — 653 ratings — published 2021
Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,751 ratings — published 2015
Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 31,243 ratings — published 2014
Stumbling Thru: Hike Your Own Hike (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.06 — 515 ratings — published 2013
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.26 — 570,424 ratings — published 1997
Dances With Marmots - A Pacific Crest Trail Adventure by Spearing, George (2005) Paperback
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.99 — 293 ratings — published 2005
Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.71 — 157 ratings — published 1998
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight, Trail-Tested Recipes for Extended Backcountry Trips (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.77 — 205 ratings — published 2000
Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.21 — 331 ratings — published
The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.17 — 2,783 ratings — published 2019
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.59 — 3,984 ratings — published 1960
The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World. (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.73 — 9,137 ratings — published 2010
Simple Foods for the Pack (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.82 — 51 ratings — published 1982
Lost on the Appalachian Trail (Triple Crown Trilogy (AT, PCT, CDT) Book 1)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,501 ratings — published 2015
Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,751 ratings — published 2008
The High Sierra: A Love Story (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,897 ratings — published 2022
A Thousand-Mile Walk To The Gulf: The American Naturalist's 1867 Journey Through the Post-War South (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,654 ratings — published 1916
Alone in Wonderland (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.85 — 1,157 ratings — published
Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Guide To Ultralight Hiking And Backpacking (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.12 — 109 ratings — published 2013
Backpacker Long Trails (Backpacker Magazine Series)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.36 — 212 ratings — published
Lost in My Own Backyard: A Walk in Yellowstone National Park (Crown Journeys)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.55 — 1,208 ratings — published 2004
Lightweight Backpacking and Camping (Backpacking Light)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.88 — 117 ratings — published 2005
The Backpacker (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.66 — 1,325 ratings — published 2001
Wanderlove (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.90 — 8,707 ratings — published 2012
Backpacking in Alaska (Lonely Planet Walking Guide)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.00 — 4 ratings — published 1995
The Dharma Bums (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.93 — 101,791 ratings — published 1958
Joy of Backpacking: Your complete guide to attaining pure happiness in the outdoors (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.66 — 32 ratings — published 2007
The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.45 — 147 ratings — published 1982
The Cactus Eaters: How I Lost My Mind and Almost Found Myself on the Pacific Crest Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.42 — 1,457 ratings — published 2008
Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.20 — 806 ratings — published 1988
The Pacific Crest Trail Vol 1: California (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.96 — 26 ratings — published 1995
A Walk for Sunshine: A 2,160 Mile Expedition for Charity on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.90 — 1,159 ratings — published 2000
“I will say it again and until my deathbed: backpacking was hands down the best decision I have ever made. You will learn more about yourself than you could ever imagine and you will come back a more grounded person with clearer thoughts and new perspectives.”
― Life Is Like a Camera: Capture the Good, Develop the Negative
― Life Is Like a Camera: Capture the Good, Develop the Negative
“In the wilderness, as in life, to get to where you want to go, you first have to know where you are, and in life at least, who you are.”
― Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker
― Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker












