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
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Edition: 3rd edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Date Published: 9/12/2004
ISBN-13:9780071423205ISBN:0071423206
Description: Fine. 0071423206 Ships next business day. **3rd Edition** NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black line on bottom/exterior edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Ragged Mountain Pr
Date Published: 2004-10-01
ISBN-13:9780071423205ISBN:0071423206
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780071423205. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Moun
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780071423205ISBN:0071423206
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press
Date Published: 01/08/1991
ISBN-13:9781855092006ISBN:185509200X
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press
Date Published: 01/08/1991
ISBN-13:9781855092006ISBN:185509200X
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press
Date Published: 01/08/1991
ISBN-13:9781855092006ISBN:185509200X
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford Illustrated Press
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9781855092006ISBN: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
Edition: 3 SUB
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: RAGGED MOUNTAIN PRESS
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780071423205ISBN: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
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Education-Europe
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780071423205ISBN: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
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Ppbk
Publisher: Ragged Mountain Press, Blacklick, Ohio, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780071423205ISBN:0071423206
Description: Very Good. No Dj. Larger 8vo. Pp440. b/w photos and illustrations. 'This enormously practical guide includes everything from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys' read more
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
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: OXFORD ILLUSTRATED PRESS
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9781855092006ISBN:185509200X
Description: Ex-Library Paperback. USED, BUT IN GOOD CONDITION. Ex-library. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: OXFORD ILLUSTRATED PRESS
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9781855092006ISBN:185509200X
Description: Paperback. USED, BUT IN GOOD CONDITION. Cover corners creased and bent, exz library copy, page edges tanned, 1991, a good working/reference copy. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
"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."
"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?"
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
