Download or read book 40 Backpacking Hacks Volume 2 written by Heather Legler and published by . This book was released on 2017-04 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun collection of wilderness backpacking tips from the host of the popular podcast, The First 40 Miles. 40 Backpacking Hacks: Tried and True Tricks of the Trail, Volume 2 I love a good life hack. If there's a clever, new way to use household items or a fun idea for how to make something easier, cheaper, or more efficient, I'm all for it. And that goes for trail time, too! Backpacking hacks can make your trip more creative, comfortable, entertaining and fun. In fact, backpacking is the perfect opportunity to exercise that creativity muscle. You can use the backpacking hacks in this book to get you started-but before long, I promise, you'll be coming up with your own backpacking hacks. You'll discover new ways to fix problems, create customized gear, and turn your one-trick ponies into multi-use items. So whether you're a seasoned backpacker or you've yet to step foot on the trail, I invite you to approach backpacking with a healthy dose of open-mindedness. You'll discover something new every single time. Why is the first hack in this book "#41?" In case you missed it, this is my second book of backpacking hacks. Check out volume 1 for hacks #1-40. Each hack comes from the "Backpack Hack of the Week" of an episode of The First 40 Miles Podcast. It's a weekly podcast for people who are new to backpacking and hiking, which I host with my husband, Josh. Tags: backpacking for beginners, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, hacks, food, recipes, tips, gear.
Download or read book 40 Backpacking Hacks Volume 3 written by Heather Legler and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun collection of wilderness backpacking tips from the host of the popular podcast, The First 40 Miles. 40 Backpacking Hacks: Tried and True Tricks of the Trail, Volume 3 A few years ago, I had zero plans to write any backpacking books. And for good reason. I had never been backpacking. I had no trail experience, no gear, and no clue. All of that changed when my husband, Josh, decided to get back into backpacking. He and some friends planned to hike the Timberline Trail around Oregon's Mount Hood. I watched as Josh researched gear, scoured trail reports, and prepped food. I must have caught the backpacking bug, because just a week before the trip, I was packing to go along, too. And I learned something important on that trip (actually, about a billion important things, but I'll boil it down): backpacking is better with friends. We learn from each other. We support each other. We encourage each other. We share new ways of doing things. Fast forward a few years from that first exciting backpacking trip. I'm now connected with thousands of trail friends through my hiking and backpacking podcast, The First 40 Miles. Each week we broadcast to a worldwide audience of backpackers. We learn from each other. We support each other. We encourage each other. We share new ways of doing things. So, think of these backpacking hacks as little conversations with your backpacking buddies. One friend knows know to hack your photos to look just like Ansel Adams shots (#82). Another buddy has this weird food that he brings on trips called "bulgur" (#85 and #100). Another friend wants to tell you how he got his new tent with sweet, exclusive features (#102).Backpacking is always better--way better--with friends. Why is the first hack in this book "#81?" In case you missed it, this is my third book of backpacking hacks. Check out volumes 1 and 2 for hacks #1-80. Tags: backpacking for beginners, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, hacks, food, recipes, tips, gear.
Download or read book 40 Backpacking Hacks Volume 1 written by Heather Legler and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-30 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun collection of wilderness backpacking tips from the host of the popular podcast, The First 40 Miles. 40 Backpacking Hacks: Tried and True Tricks of the Trail, Volume 1 What do a blank canvas, a silent piano, and a trailhead all have in common? They are each anxiously waiting for a curious, brave soul--regardless of talent, skill or experience--to breathe life into them. A canvas comes to life through the wild, youthful, vibrant strokes of a paint-laden brush. A piano comes to life through an uninhibited hand gliding smoothly over the glossy, heavy, rebounding keys. And a trail comes to life when a na�ve adventurer, burdened and blessed with the exact necessities of life--nothing more or less--has a desire to breathe more than her lungs can take in, be immersed in a culture of complete magnificence, and live for days feeling equal parts fear, love, fatigue, and vitality. 40 Backpacking Hacks is a witty collection of tips, taken from The First 40 Miles Podcast, to help beginning backpackers thrive in their new-found hobby. Each hack is adorably illustrated. Food hacks include 15 recipes that are calorie-dense and easy to prepare on the trail or in camp. Gear hacks save time and money and enhance your backpacking experience. So, whether you're still mustering up the courage to take your new hiking shoes out of the box or you've been on more trails than you can shake a trekking pole at, this book will inspire you to rethink the essentials, lighten your load, and make the most of your time on the trail. Tags: backpacking for beginners, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, hacks, food, recipes, tips, gear.
Download or read book Ultralight Backpackin Tips written by Mike Clelland and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience—all the more so when that pack on your back isn’t weighing you down. That’s where this book comes in. Outdoors expert and celebrated illustrator Mike Clelland offers advanced techniques on how to pack light without sacrificing the essentials or your safety yet staying well fed and comfortable. Written in the tradition of the successful Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telemark Tips, with153 trail-tested tips full of solid advice, as well as more than 100 humorous and helpful illustrations, UltralightBackpackin' Tips is the ultimate guide for backpackers serious about traveling ultralight. Just a few of the top ten tips expounded upon in the book: * Use a scale. * Comfortable and safe are vital! * Make your own stuff, and making it out of trash is always the best! * It’s okay to be nerdy. * Try something new each and every time you go camping. * Know the difference between wants and needs.
Download or read book How to Pack written by Hitha Palepu and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s time to pack perfect. Every trip, every time. Your journey starts here. When you travel, the journey is just as important as the destination—and packing is the first step. In How to Pack, Hitha Palepu, a former consultant who has traveled more than 500,000 cumulative miles around the world, shows that what and how you pack are who you are. Confidence and comfort inspire success upon arrival, whether you’re exploring a new city, hoping to nail a job interview, or relaxing on a beach. In How to Pack, you’ll learn about: · Power Pieces vs. Fantasy Pieces: How clothing earns its place in your suitcase · The Accessory Math Secret: The precise formula for all you need to finish off your outfits · Folding versus Rolling: What’s right for which items · Globetrotter Gorgeous: Editing your beauty routine while still looking great · The Packing Timeline: How to avoid “I’m forgetting something” syndrome · Pack Perfect Lists: Samples and blanks for any kind of trip
Download or read book How to Hike the Appalachian Trail a Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru Hike written by Chris Cage and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to complete your thru-hike. The AT is a life changing experience and an amazing accomplishment. Half of the battle is proper preparation. This book is everything I wish I would have known before setting off on my thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences. Learn how to budget wisely, save money and not waste cash. Know how to allocate 6 months of your time and plan your exit. Master your gear with a massive guide on everything from your spork to your tent. Understand clothing, layering and materials. Hear about what life is really like on the trail. Know which direction to go, when and why. Familiarize yourself with a state by state breakdown of the trail. Learn how to mentally prepare an optimistic framework for the "I-wanna-quit-days". Understand the physical demands and methods to prevent injury. Prepare yourself for the nutritional needs with food ideas and favorite meal plans. Know the REAL dangers on the AT. "Female Needs" section from AT record-holder Heather 'Anish' Anderson. And a whole lot more...
Download or read book Camping Gear written by Reynard Lambert and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Camping Gear: 40 Proven Tips For Unforgettable Backpacking Trip If you are someone that is just starting out in exploring the wonderful world of camping or even if you are a person that has been around the campsite a few times you will find tips and suggestions in this book that you will find useful to you when you go on your next camping trip. These suggestions could make the difference of your trip being one that is filled with fun and memorable moments to one that you wish you had never gone on. We want it to be a happy time for you and your loved ones that is way we have put together these camping hacks to help make sure that you are well prepared to have a safe and fun camping trip. Why you should download this book. You should download this book because it is going to give you some great advice in different areas of the camping experience. This knowledge is going to be beneficial to you in helping to ensure that you are well prepared when you partake on your camping holiday. It will also offer suggestions that will save you money by making some homemade items that will work great and serve you well on your camping trip. You will also be offered suggestions where you can refurbish everyday items to make use of them during your camping or hiking trip. It will offer some great tips on how to stay safe and healthy when you are camping, giving you good advice on what kinds of plants you should stay well away from and even how to keep the bugs away from you using a safe environmentally way to accomplish this. You won't be exposing the environment to harmful chemicals or you and your loved ones! You will be glad that you have this book to refer to in giving you some great advice on things to do while you are camping that will make it a pleasant and fun experience for you and your loved ones. You want to make sure that you can do everything within your power to make sure that you are preparing to provide your loved ones with a fun camping holiday that they will look back on with fondness for many years to come! Download your E book "Camping Gear: 40 Proven Tips For Unforgettable Backpacking Trip" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button!
Download or read book The Big Book of Hacks written by Doug Cantor and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ingenious (and hilarious) projects that aspiring makers will love, brought to you by the tinkerers at Popular Science magazine. From useful, doable gadgets to outlandish contraptions that you’d likely be wise to avoid, this showcase of ingenuity is an entertaining tribute to the inventive spirit. In this book from the science and technology magazine that’s been inspiring everyday people for nearly 150 years, you’ll discover: Geek Toys: Be the life of any party with rad gaming hacks, amazing pyrotechnics, quirky DIY robots, wow-inducing projectiles, and lots of ways to make beer even better. Home Improvements: Pimp out your pad with a laser-security system, an improvised sous-vide cooker, and a life-sized cardboard display of anyone you want. Gadget Upgrades: Want to stash a flash drive in an old cassette? Use a DIY stylus on a touchscreen? Improvise a fisheye lens for your camera? With this book, you can. Things That Go: Give your motorbike a Tron vibe, deck out your car with an action-figure hood ornament, and keep gadgets charged on the go with a solar-powered backpack. …and much more!
Download or read book Backpacker written by and published by . This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.
Download or read book Thirst written by Heather Anderson and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-01-14 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By age 25, Heather Anderson had hiked what is known as the "Triple Crown" of backpacking: the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT)—a combined distance of 7,900 miles with a vertical gain of more than one million feet. A few years later, she left her job, her marriage, and a dissatisfied life and walked back into those mountains. In her new memoir, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home, Heather, whose trail name is "Anish," conveys not only her athleticism and wilderness adventures, but also shares her distinct message of courage--her willingness to turn away from the predictability of a more traditional life in an effort to seek out what most fulfills her. Amid the rigors of the trail--pain, fear, loneliness, and dangers--she discovers the greater rewards of community and of self, conquering her doubts and building confidence. Ultimately, she realizes that records are merely a catalyst, giving her purpose, focus, and a goal to strive toward. Heather is the second woman to complete the “Double Triple Crown of Backpacking,” completing the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide National Scenic Trails twice each. She holds overall self-supported Fastest Known Times (FKTs) on the Pacific Crest Trail (2013)—hiking it in 60 days, 17 hours, 12 minutes, breaking the previous men’s record by four days and becoming the first women to hold the overall record—and the Arizona Trail (2016), which she completed in 19 days, 17 hours, 9 minutes. She also holds the women’s self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail (2015) with a time of 54 days, 7 hours, 48 minutes. Heather has hiked more than twenty thousand miles since 2003, including ten thru-hikes. An ultramarathon runner, she has completed six 100-mile races since August 2011 as well as dozens of 50 km and 50-mile events. She has attempted the infamous Barkley Marathons four times, starting a third loop once. Heather is also an avid mountaineer working on several ascent lists in the US and abroad.
Download or read book Great Day Hikes on North Carolina s Mountains to Sea Trail written by Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state's Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins. Features include - 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels - Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more - Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike - Full-color maps and photographs - Helpful information about the trail's history and ongoing development
Download or read book The New 5 Gallon Bucket Book written by Chris Peterson and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New 5-Gallon Bucket Book includes more than 30 new ideas (more than 60 total!) to upcycle, re-engineer, and hot rod a plastic bucket.
Download or read book 98 6 Degrees written by Cody Lundin and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you breathe and have a pulse, you NEED this book. -Cody Lundin Cody Lundin, director of the Aboriginal Living Skills School in Prescott, Arizona, shares his own brand of wilderness wisdom in this highly anticipated new book on commonsense, modern survival skills for the backcountry, the backyard, or the highway. It is the ultimate book on how to stay alive-based on the principal of keeping the body's core temperature at a lively 98.6 degrees. In his entertaining and informative style, Cody stresses that a human can live without food for weeks, and without water for about three days or so. But if the body's core temperature dips much below or above the 98.6 degree mark, a person can literally die within hours. It is a concept that many don't take seriously or even consider, but knowing what to do to maintain a safe core temperature when lost in a blizzard or in the desert could save your life. Lundin delivers the message with wit, rebellious humor, and plenty of backcountry expertise. Cody Lundin and his Aboriginal Living Skills School have been featured in dozens of national and international media sources, including Dateline NBC, CBS News, USA Today, The Donny and Marie Show, and CBC Radio One in Canada, as well as on the cover of Backpacker magazine. When not teaching for his own school, he is an adjunct faculty member at Yavapai College and a faculty member at the Ecosa Institute. Cody is the only person in Arizona licensed to catch fish with his hands, and lives in a passive solar earth home sixty miles from Prescott, Arizona.
Download or read book The Ultimate Hiker s Gear Guide Second Edition written by Andrew Skurka and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka—accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer—shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance hikes, including the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails, and the 4,700-mile Alaska-Yukon Expedition. A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail. This second edition features 16 new pages (including food on the trail and other essentials), and updates all gear recommendations.
Download or read book Backpacker written by and published by . This book was released on 1978-02 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.
Download or read book Trail Fuel written by Heather Legler and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of recipes for wilderness backpacking from the host of the popular podcast, The First 40 Miles. Trail Fuel: 40 Quick & Easy Recipes for Wilderness Backpacking My first experience with preparing food for a backpacking trip was when my husband was prepping for his first backpacking trip since his time as a boy scout. He explained, "All I know is that I need foods that are calorie dense." Because of the length and intensity of the trip, he needed human rocket fuel. Over the course of a few days, we planned his menu, put together calorie-dense meals, and tried to give enough variety for the five day adventure. Then something happened that I never expected. I was invited to go. With only a week to prepare, I did a crash course in backpacking. I loaded up my pack with all the necessities of life-plus some of those calorie dense foods that I had picked out for Josh only days before. And we were off! It was a week of peanut butter packets, granola bars, M&Ms, dehydrated dinners, and beautiful vistas! What makes great backpacking food? It's calorie-dense. It's shelf-stable. It's simple to prepare. It's a good mix of naughty and nice. It's adaptable and idiot-proof Whether you're new to backpacking or you've been on more trails than you can shake a trekking pole at, this cookbook will inspire you to rethink the essentials, lighten your load, and make the most of your time on the trail. --- Tags: backpacking for beginners, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, food, recipes, cookbook, meals.
Download or read book Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia written by Taryn Eyton and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.
