Description

In The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, renowned long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka shares his essential, hard-earned knowledge about backpacking gear and skills for both long and short trips.

Features

• Skurka has been named "Adventurer of the Year" by both Outside magazine and National Geographic, as well as "Person of the Year" by Backpacker magazine
• Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance adventures, most recently a 4,700-mile, 6-month loop around Alaska and Canada's Yukon
• Practical recommendations give you all the tools and techniques you'll need to hit the trail, whether you're a first-time backpacker, weekend enthusiast or seasoned thru-hiker
• Learn exactly what you need to carry, both on your back and between your ears for all seasons and circumstances
• Features a show-and-tell of clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter, sleep systems and more, as well as detailed articles on foot care, campsites and hiking efficiency