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Author:

Randall, Glenn, 1957-

Title:

Outward Bound backpacker's handbook / Glenn Randall.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publisher:

Falcon Guides,

Copyright Date:

c2013

Description:

xii, 196 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Backpacking.
Backpacking--Equipment and supplies.

Other Authors:

Outward Bound, Inc.

Notes:

"Fueled by Falcon guides"--Cover. Includes index.

Contents:

Gearing up -- Outfitting the well-burdened clotheshorse -- No mean feat: buying boots that work -- Backcountry--picking a pack that works -- Making the tents decision: choosing a wilderness shelter -- Sleeping soundly: it's in the bag -- Hot backcountry stoves: fire when ready -- Miscellaneous essentials -- A provisional guide to backcountry food -- Hitting the trail -- Clean camping 101 -- Wilderness kitchencraft -- Taking care of some body--yours -- Winter: the cool adventure -- Backpacking with children -- Investing yourself in wilderness futures -- Appendix A. Equipment checklists -- Appendix B. Resources.

Summary:

A guide to backpacking, providing advice and tips on boots and camping equipment; packing; trip planning; trekking with children; dealing with insects and animals; first aid; and other topics.

ISBN:

0762778555
9780762778553

Locations:

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)