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The Backpacker's Handbook

by Chris Townsend

About this title: 'The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere' - "Backpack" (UK). This enormously practical guide includes everything from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys - such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain. As a gear advisor, this book is unequaled.You'll find the last word on: how to choose packs and footwear - and make sure they fit what clothing to take on the trail tents, tarps, stoves, water purifiers, and other gear gps, cell phones ... read more

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Edition: 3rd edition Binding: Paperback Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Date Published: 9/12/2004 ISBN-13: 9780071423205 ISBN: 0071423206

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Binding: Trade paperback Publisher: International Marine Publishing Date Published: 2004 ISBN-13: 9780071423205 ISBN: 0071423206

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Ragged Mountain Pr Date Published: 2004-10-01 ISBN-13: 9780071423205 ISBN: 0071423206

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Moun Date Published: 2004 ISBN-13: 9780071423205 ISBN: 0071423206

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press Date Published: 01/08/1991 ISBN-13: 9781855092006 ISBN: 185509200X

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press Date Published: 01/08/1991 ISBN-13: 9781855092006 ISBN: 185509200X

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press Date Published: 01/08/1991 ISBN-13: 9781855092006 ISBN: 185509200X

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The Backpacker's Handbook

by Chris Townsend

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press Date Published: 1991 ISBN-13: 9781855092006 ISBN: 185509200X

Description: Paperback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition suitable as a reading copy. Ships within 24 hours. pp., 600grams, ISBN: 185509200X. read more

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Edition: 3 SUB Binding: Paperback Publisher: RAGGED MOUNTAIN PRESS Date Published: 2004 ISBN-13: 9780071423205 ISBN: 0071423206

Description: New. "The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere. "--"Backpack" (UK) This enormously practical guide includes everything from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more re... read more

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Education-Europe Date Published: 2004 ISBN-13: 9780071423205 ISBN: 0071423206

Description: New. A guide to equipment and technique which includes information on techniques such as map and compass work and the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys-such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain. read more

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The backpacker's handbook

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press, Sparkford Date Published: 1991 ISBN-13: 9781855092006 ISBN: 185509200X

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by Townsend, Chris

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Edition: First Edition Binding: Ppbk Publisher: Ragged Mountain Press, Blacklick, Ohio, U.S.A. Date Published: 2004 ISBN-13: 9780071423205 ISBN: 0071423206

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Binding: Softcover ISBN-13: 9781855092006 ISBN: 185509200X

Description: Very good. Library copy. May contain minor creasing/scuffing to cover, mild tanning to pages and some library markings. But otherwise will be of exceptional quality. FAST DISPATCH. read more

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The Backpacker's Handbook

by Chris Townsend

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: OXFORD ILLUSTRATED PRESS Date Published: 1991 ISBN-13: 9781855092006 ISBN: 185509200X

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The Backpacker's Handbook

by Chris Townsend

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: OXFORD ILLUSTRATED PRESS Date Published: 1991 ISBN-13: 9781855092006 ISBN: 185509200X

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goodreads rating 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Jun 7, 2009
By Janne, Amsterdam, Netherlands

"Excellent coverage on gear choices, including the latest developments in ultralight backpacking. The chapters on wilderness survival and adventure travel seem more like an afterthought. Great choice for a gear guide, however."

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Dec 1, 2008
By Nicole, Urbana, IL

"ok, i admit i only skimmed this one..."

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goodreads rating 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Dec 1, 2008
By Shane, Arlington, VA

"Chris Townsend is a life-long backpacker who has made a living out of traveling, testing gear, and writing articles and books. This is the kind of person I want giving me advice on the subject - a guy with a lifetime of experience and tons of types of gear tested - not someone new to the hobby/lifestyle.

Townsend covers a wide range of topics in the book, from philosophical viewpoints about hiking and backpacking to the technical nitty-gritty aspects to the gear that makes it easier. I thought this was an excellently balanced book - while he certainly has a classic viewpoint about backpacking, promoting leave no trace ethics and appreciating nature, he still discusses lightweight tactics and how contemporary gear is frequently fantastic. His outlook was very much like mine, I think - appreciate the outdoors, respect nature, take a simple backpack out to the field, and lighten your load as much as you can while remaining comfortable and safe.

I think this is an absolutely ESSENTIAL book for beginning backpackers. It was far more valuable to me than anything I've read in the hours I've spent reading online forums and magazine articles. Comprehensive, well-written, reasonable, and contemporary - what more do you want?"

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