Displaying 1 of 1 2012 Format: Book Author: Skurka, Andrew, author. Title: The ultimate hiker's gear guide : tools & techniques to hit the trail / Andrew Skurka. Publisher, Date: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2012] Description: 223 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm Summary: An experienced long-distance backpacker shares advice on proper hiking equipment, covering clothing, footwear, shelters, and cooking systems, and outlines sample gear kits for different types of terrain. Subjects: Hiking -- Equipment and supplies. Backpacking -- Equipment and supplies. Notes: Includes index. Contents: Why, when & where. Are you a hiker or camper? ; Why I'm an ultimate hiker ; Know before you go -- Tools & techniques. Clothing ; Footwear ; Sleeping bags & pads ; Shelters ; Maps & navigation ; Trekking poles ; Food ; Cooking systems ; Water ; Small essentials ; Packing -- Sample gear kits. Eastern forests ; Mountain West ; Desert Southwest packrafting ; Northern winter ; Philmont Scout Ranch. LCCN: 2011277201 ISBN: 9781435145528 1435145526 9781426209208 1426209207 Other Number: 761380912 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 349837 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 796.51 Skurka Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
