The Modern Backpacker's Handbook: An Environmental Guide

by Glenn Randall

Glenn Randall's book contains the usual information--how to load a backpack for the best weight distribution, how to fold a map, how to ventilate a sleeping bag--found in other backpacking how-to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558212485
• ISBN13: 9781558212480
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Lyons and Burford Publishers
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

AN INFORMATIVE BOOK EVERY ONE SHOULD HAVE

I loved this book. It should be in every home library

A good, basic guidebook, especially for the novice.

Randall writes from a wealth of experience in the outdoors and has even led parties up Mount McKinley. The book covers all the basics and is an excellent introduction to the sport of backpacking. I especially recommend it for the novice contemplating a backcountry hike. With proper preparation, backpacking and camping can be an enjoyable and even spiritual experience. Lack of preparation can end in death due to exposure or a costly search and rescue. Reading this book will help make your first wilderness experiences a success.