The Backpacker's Handbook, 4th Edition

What you want to understand ahead of you hit the trails

Whether you're backpacking for the 1st time or a veteran follower of the paths, this vastly functional advisor contains every little thing you must recognize, from crucial thoughts comparable to map and compass paintings to the abilities wanted for extra distant wasteland trips. The Backpacker's Handbook additionally offers the most recent info on apparatus. you will find the final word on:

  • How to decide on packs and footwear―and make certain they healthy
  • What garments to tackle the path
  • Tents, tarps, stoves, water purifiers, and different equipment
  • GPS, cellphones, and different digital units
  • And even more

Reviews from earlier editions
"The most modern and accomplished consultant to apparatus and strategy to be had anywhere."
--Backpack (UK)
"A transparent and complete primer on backpacking equipment. Townsend's wisdom is immense."
--Sierra
"Belongs in each bookcase facing open air themes. . . . Chockablock packed with worthwhile, sensible, common-sense information. . . . in case you tramp the outside, get this book."
Maine Sportsman
"For these considering taking a backpack trip, The Backpacker's Handbook is needed reading."
Daily neighborhood News (West Chester, PA)

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Rear of the shoe whereas permitting the forefoot to flex They weigh 29 oz.. t h e b a c ok p a c okay e r ’ s h a n d b o o ok  My favourite light-weight leather-based boot, the Hi-Tec Sierra V-Lite. light-weight Boots Midweight Boots In idea, light-weight boots are my favorites, yet I Montrail’s 3-pound, 5-ounce Cristallo is a excessive- don’t appear to put on them a lot nowadays, want- caliber boot that does all that’s required with no ring path sneakers or sandals whilst there’s no snow any bells and whistles. The Cristallo is made of and a little bit heavier boots whilst there's. Of the nubuck with a man-made lining. The boots have a pairs I’ve attempted in recent times, i admire the Hi-Tec graded nylon insole with a half-length metal shank, Sierra V-Lite leather-based. those are made up of nubuck microporous rubber midsole, and Vibram outsole. leather-based with a man-made CoolMax wicking lining. Torsionally they're particularly stiff as a result shank, There’s a thermoplastic lasting board for torsional yet they flex good on the forefoot. they've got a pretty stiffness and an EVA midsole for strong cushioning. low quantity, like my toes. I did need to stretch them Lacing is with 4 units of tunnels and units of a little on the ft, even though. The 3-pound, 10- hooks. They weigh simply 34 oz., very gentle for ounce Scarpa Delta M3 is the same boot, back leather-based boots. Heel to toe the boots are very versatile made of nubuck with a man-made lining. The yet on tough, steep terrain those boots provide me leather-based is taken care of with silicone and oil and has solid help because of the torsional stiffness. On one proved very water-resistant. There’s a Vibram sole get together I descended 3,000 ft off path on frozen with an EVA shock-absorbing insert within the heel turf, rock, scree, tussocks, and rainy grass with out plus a polyurethane midsole. As with the Cristallos, challenge. i used to be shocked at how sturdy the water I needed to stretch them on the feet to get a very good healthy. resistance was once for such gentle boots. They do leak I wouldn’t pick out both of those boots for path finally yet drying time is quickly. total those suppose hikes in summer season. They’re too stiff, hot, and extra like path sneakers than heavier boots, with the heavy. I put on them for mountain mountaineering while addition of a excessive ankle. there’s snow and that i imagine i could have to use cram- f o o t w e a r a n d w i l d e r n e s s t r a v e l  pons or for off-trail mountaineering in steep, rugged, rocky terrain the place i need a few defense for my ft. Heavyweight Boots this is often my least favourite class; I infrequently put on boots this stiff and heavy. yet i've been pleas- antly stunned by means of the relative convenience of Scarpa Mantas. those 4-pound, 6-ounce rigid-soled boots have a rocker sole, a inflexible nylon midsole with a metal insert, polyurethane cushioning, velocity lacing, and a well-fitting, padded top that makes them rather bearable, although I wouldn’t are looking to do an extended path hike in them. although, if there’s a lot difficult snow and ice round and crampons are wanted such a lot of the time, they’re my first selection.

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