How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners

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There and back―what every new backpacker needs to know.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single book. How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild bundles up everything you need to prep for your first-ever backpacking adventure―so you can explore the backcountry with confidence.

Start strong with an essential equipment guide geared toward beginners. Discover how to choose a campsite and follow along with camp setup and breakdown directions. Water treatment info, outdoor cooking basics, snacking suggestions, and a sample three-day backpacking food plan supply you with vital knowledge to survive in the wilderness.

This beginners’ backpacking handbook includes:

Expert tips―Learn how to “Leave No Trace,” navigate rough terrain, deal with wildlife, and other practical backpacking advice.

Gear checklists―Track down the right gear with guides to clothing, footwear, backpacks, and shelters―even on a budget.

Plan ahead―Handy cheat sheets help you pick the best time of year and the perfect starter trail for backpacking in your state.

Start your backpacking experience now with How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild.

From the Publisher

SAMPLE GUIDES: Trail Etiquette

Trail etiquette is not a set of rules, but rather practices that create pleasant interactions with others on the trail. Here are some backcountry etiquette principles to follow:

Be courteous of other hikers. Try not to speak loudly when others are nearby and wear headphones for music. Move off the trail to rest or get your bearings. Don’t block the path for other hikers. Leave no trace. Even organic food waste like apple cores should be packed out. Be courteous of other people at high use areas such as mountain summits. Don’t hog the summit or viewpoint. Don’t feed the wildlife. It’s dangerous for you and especially them. When going to the bathroom, stay 200 feet away from the trail and 200 feet away from any water sources.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Callisto
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641526823
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641526821
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.38 x 7 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #304,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #207 in Camping (Books) #404 in Hunting #520 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides
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