The Backpackers Field Manual, Revise..., Rick Curtis
The Backpackers Field Manual, Revise..., Rick Curtis
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The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated
A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills

Author: Rick Curtis

Narrator: Matthew Josdal

Unabridged: 17 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/28/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

When it was first published in 1998, The Backpacker's Field Manual set the standard for comprehensive backpacking books. Now exhaustively updated to offer a more complete view of backpacking today, it covers the latest developments in gear—such as Global Positioning Systems and ultralight hiking equipment—first aid, and Leave No Trace comping, and includes a chapter devoted to outdoor leadership resources and basics. Beginners and experienced hikers alike will find this book indispensable for trip planning strategies and also as a quick reference on the trail for:

BACKCOUNTRY SKILLS—how to forecast the weather, identify trees, bear-proof your campsite, wrap an injured ankle, and more.

TRICKS OF THE TRAIL—time-tested practical lessons learned along the way

GOING ULTRALIGHT—downsizing suggestions for those who want to lighten up

Every traveler knows that space in a backpack is limited, so on your next trip, carry the only guide you'll ever need—this one—and take to the great outdoors with confidence.

About Rick Curtis

Rick Curtis is the director of the Outdoor Action Program at Princeton University, one of the largest and most successful college outdoor programs in the country. He lectures regularly on topics ranging from outdoor leadership to risk management. Rick has been backpacking around the world for more than twenty-five years.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sara on February 26, 2018

It was interesting, but very beginner level stuff. It basically made me realize I need more details on a lot of the sections included. It's a good overview for you to realize, "oh, okay, now I need to go buy books that specifically talk about how to read maps, etc". I haven't read a whole lot of back......more

Goodreads review by Akshat on October 14, 2018

Pretty interesting read, and a handy manual.......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on January 02, 2012

About as expected: a field guide on all of the ins and outs of backpacking, and really goes from soup-to-nuts on the process: from preparing and packing, through equipment descriptions and travel, all the way through first aid, and even a bit on outdoor leadership. Solid guide. After hiking and camp......more