Backpacking 101 9781440595899, 2016057127, 9781440595882, 1440595887

Table of contents :
Contents
Introduction

Chapter 1: Mental and Physical Preparation

Choose an Appropriate Trail for Your Trip

Find the Perfect Partner

Find Your Fitness

Familiarize Yourself with the Ten Essentials

Practice Makes Perfect

Chapter Summary

Chapter 2: Appropriate Footwear

Day-Hiking Footwear

Backpacking Boots

Trail-Running Shoes

Components

Fit

Do Your Socks Really Matter?

Chapter Summary

Chapter 3: What to Wear

Outer Layer

Insulation

Base Layers

Pants

Accessories

Chapter Summary

Chapter 4: Packing Your Backpack

How Do You Choose a Backpack?

How to Properly Pack Your Backpack

Proper Care and Storage

Chapter Summary

Chapter 5: Navigation

Reading a Topo Map

Operating a Compass

GPS

Chapter Summary

Chapter 6: Food, Hydration, and Nutrition

What Type of Food Should You Bring on Your Trip?

How Much Food?

Hydration

Cooking Tools: Stoves

Backcountry Cookware

Chapter Summary

Chapter 7: Backcountry Etiquette

Leave No Trace

Trail Manners

Nighttime Behavior

Chapter Summary

Chapter 8: Camp Setup

Choosing a Campsite

Orientation of Your Site

The Environmental Impact of Your Campsite

Chapter Summary

Chapter 9: Setting Up Your Camp Kitchen

Determining the Location of Your Camp Kitchen

Keeping Your Food Safe from Wildlife

Disposing of Trash and Managing Food Scraps

Chapter Summary

Chapter 10: Pitching Your Tent

Tent Technology

How to Properly Pitch a Tent

Tent Alternatives

Proper Care and Storage

Chapter Summary

Chapter 11: Making Your Bed

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

What Type of Sleeping Pad Should I Bring?

Features of a Sleeping Pad

Proper Care and Storage

Chapter Summary

Chapter 12: Backcountry Hygiene

How to Poop in the Woods

Staying Clean

Hiking As a Female

Chapter Summary

Chapter 13: Emergency Situations

Medical Emergencies

Repair Kit and Tools

Animal Encounters on the Trail

Lost in the Wilderness

Chapter Summary

Conclusion

Appendix A: Trekking with Dogs

Physical Fitness

Food and Water

Dog Gear

Pup Sleeping Arrangements

Appendix B: U.S./Metric Conversion Chart

About the Author

Index

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