Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book: Traveling & camping skills for a wilderness environment

Book Description
Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience. Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book, written and illustrated by two guys who spend half their lives in the woods, provides information on dressing and packing for the outdoors, equipment, travel techniques, campcraft, trip planning, outdoor hazards, low-impact camping, and more. Beginners will find this book a perfect introduction to the backpacking world, and old hands are certain to pick up a few more tricks from this thoroughly informative and entirely entertaining book.


From the Back Cover
Written by two guys who spend half their lives in the woods, this book will give beginners a comprehensive guide and old hands a few more tricks. From the guys of Telemark Tips Book and Backcountry Ski Book fame.



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Profusely illustrated by Mike Clelland, Allen O'Bannon's Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is a superbly presented guide for traveling and camping in a wilderness environment. All the relevant issues are covered including dressing and packing for the outdoors, choosing proper equipment; navigating with map and compass; setting up camp; dealing with wildlife; reading the weather; and basic backwoods hygiene. The informative text is enhanced with appendices on low-impact camping technics and an extensive gear checklist. Wether for a day-trip hike or an extended outdoors expedition, Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is thoroughly "user friendly" and especially recommended for the novice camper and those new to the wilderness experience.


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