The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking

<b>Table of Contents</b> <br> <br> Chapter 1: Get Started with Day-Hiking <br> <i>Getting started with shorter hikes that allow you to sleep in your own bed at night.</i> <br> <br> Chapter 2: Hiking for All Ages and Types <br> <i>Finding a satisfying trail whether you hike by yourself, with a partner, or in a group.</i> <br> <br> Chapter 3: Camping Overnight <br> <i>The complete guide to a comfortable night's sleep at parks, campgrounds, and backcountry tent-sites. </i><br> <br> Chapter 4: Backpacking Basics <br> <i>Getting deeper into the woods, mountains, or wherever you want to explore by carrying everything you need on your back. </i><br> <br> Chapter 5: Training Your Body for the Trail <br> <i>Everyday fitness routines to get you in shape for any level of hiking.</i> <br> <br> Chapter 6: Never Get Lost (Again) <br> <i>Easy-to-follow map, compass, and GPS tutorials to keep you on the right trail. </i><br> <br> Chapter 7: Essentials for Every Trip <br> <i>The lifesaving gear you should never leave home without. </i><br> <br> Chapter 8: Welcome to Gear World <br> <i>Expert advice on how to buy high-quality and long-lasting equipment. </i><br> <br> Chapter 9: Footwear Fundamentals <br> <i>Finding hiking boots or trail shoes guaranteed to keep your feet happy and blister-free. </i><br> <br> Chapter 10: Outdoor Clothing 101 <br> <i>Smart layering advice for weather that's either fair or foul. </i><br> <br> Chapter 11: Hauling Your Gear: Daypacks and Weekend Packs <br> <i>The surefire guide to finding and loading the ideal backpack.</i> <br> <br> Chapter 12: Shelter from the Storm <br> <i>Building</i><i> the perfect sleep system by combining tents, sleeping bags, and ground pads. </i><br> <br> Chapter 13: The Outdoor Kitchen <br> <i>Cooking advice and recipes to fuel every hike and hiker. </i><br> <br> Chapter 14: Liquid Refreshment <br> <i>Where to find water and how to make it safe to drink. </i><br> <br> Chapter 15: Hygiene on the Trail <br> <i>Sensible strategies to keep clean on the trail. </i><br> <br> Chapter 16 How to Survive <br> <i>The no-panic plan on how to respond when trouble arises. </i><br> <br> Chapter 17: First Aid <br> <i>The on-trail prescription to fix blisters, bumps, and bruises. </i><br> <br> Chapter 18: The Wild Things <br> <i>Keeping encounters with poisonous plants and wildlife at a safe but exciting distance. </i><br> <br> Chapter 19: High-Country Hazards <br> <i>Hiking and camping tips for more challenging trails and terrain. </i><br> <br> Chapter 20: Expanding Your Skills <br> <i>Where to seek your next great adventure.</i><br> <i> </i><br> Appendixes <br> A Glossary <br> B Resources <br> C Equipment Checklists