Falcon Guide Backpacking Tips Trail-Tested Wisdom From Falconguide Authors

Veteran backcountry guides and guidebook authors share clever, practical tricks-of-the-trade that only long experience on the trail can provide in Backpacking Tips. Inside you'll find checklists, handy diagrams, and tips on everything from buying the right gear to tasty trailside cooking. Look inside to discover how to: Keep you pack ultralight without sacrificing the essentials Convert a mosquito net and sticks into a handy shield for camping under the stars Build a fire in wet weather Prevent and treat injuries in the wilderness Cross a river step by step Whether you're a beginning backpacker or seasoned wilderness explorer, Backpacking Tips contains all the information you need to make your next trip a safer, more relaxing, more enjoyable experience.Schneider, Russ is the author of 'Falcon Guide Backpacking Tips Trail-Tested Wisdom From Falconguide Authors', published 2005 under ISBN 9780762737475 and ISBN 0762737476.