My Favorite Books

• The Backpacker's Handbook  by Chris Townsend. This book is one of the most thorough and easy to read books.  The Backpacker's Handbook will give you the knowledge to make your next backpack trip a most enjoyable one. Chris Townsend has done more than his share of backpacking to qualify him as an authority on backpacking.
• Trailside Guide: Hiking and Backpacking, New Edition  by Karen Berger. Karen like Chris has done her share of hiking. Although the book is not as complete as The Backpacker's Handbook, it does go into detail in backcountry medical advice.
• Everyday Wisdom: 1,001 Expert Tips for Hikers  by Karen Berger. Another excellent book by Karen. She includes tips on low-impact camping, backcountry cooking, finding and treating water, etc.
• Lightweight Backpacking and Camping: A Field Guide to Wilderness Equipment, Technique, and Style (Backpacking Light)  by Ryan Jordan. Have you ever seen those guys that are dragging their feet while backpacking up a mountain trail. They are not enjoying the hike because they have a fully loaded Pack. This guide will help trim your pack down to a reasonable weight and still bring everything that is necessary. Now you can go out and enjoy the wilderness.
• Joy of Backpacking: Your Complete Guide to Attaining Pure Happiness in the Outdoors   by Brian Beffort. This book is a short guide to further your backpacking skills. Also includes bringing your dog along and backpacking with your kids.
• Walking Softly in the Wilderness: The Sierra Club Guide to Backpacking (Sierra Club Outdoor Adventure Guide)  by John Hart. John is a conservationist as well as a backpacker. So you will find included in this book a lot about low impact camping. Read this book and learn how to enjoy the wilderness.
• The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills  by Rick Curtis. This book will give you the essential skills and information that backpackers need to travel safely and comfortably in the wilderness.
• Backpacking: A Woman's Guide   by Adrienne Hall. Backpacking used to be a mans domain. But today women want to get in on the action. This book will give both man and woman the essentials for the ultimate backpacking experience but it gives advice for women to enjoy the wilderness too.

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