Publisher's Synopsis
Where do you start if you want to go backpacking? This little handbook advises how to plan and prepare, how to get physically fit before the trip, and what food and equipment you will need. Information on travelling in various conditions follows , from the best way of walking to avoid injury, to using maps and compasses and moving over difficult terrain. Also included is information on setting up a safe and environmentally friendly camp, and on dealing with natural hazards, such as extreme weather and dangerous animals.
