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Hiking Books: The 10 Essentials
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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the HillsMountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills by The Mountaineers
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $17.38
Essential skills for backpacking and beyond.
Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & Gps (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & Gps (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics) by Bob Burns
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.85
Forget GPS. Real backpackers master the map and compass.
Mountain Weather: Backcountry Forecasting And Weather Safety For Hikers, Campers, Climbers, Skiers, and Snowboarders (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)Mountain Weather: Backcountry Forecasting And Weather Safety For Hikers, Campers, Climbers, Skiers, and Snowboarders (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics) by Jeff Renner
Buy new: $11.21 / Used from: $6.75
Don't get caught out in the rain. Or a thunderstorm. Or a flash flood.
SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at SeaSAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea by John Lofty Wiseman
Buy used from: $11.01
Now that you're caught out in the weather, know what to do in any situation.
Ashley Book of KnotsAshley Book of Knots by Clifford Ashley
Buy new: $53.55 / Used from: $53.31
A gorgeous book for knot freaks, it makes a beautiful gift. Really.
Freezer Bag Cooking: Trail Food Made SimpleFreezer Bag Cooking: Trail Food Made Simple by Sarah Svien Kirkconnell
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $32.50
Just because you're roughing it doesn't mean you have to eat like a marmot. Trail-tested recipes for the heartiest appetites.
Geocaching: Hike and Seek with Your GPS (Technology in Action Series)Geocaching: Hike and Seek with Your GPS (Technology in Action Series) by Erik Sherman
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $0.39
Ok, now that you've mastered the map and compass, mark your wanderings--to the meter--with a GPS.
The Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker's CompanionThe Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker's Companion by Karen Berger
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $8.56
Take a leisurely stroll down along the 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Walking the Appalachian TrailWalking the Appalachian Trail by Larry Luxenberg
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $4.81
Too long? Take a stab at the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail instead.
One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey (AnniversOne Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey (Annivers by Sam Keith
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $8.23
Let the ultimate camper inspire you to your own adventures.