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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: $17.98
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: $9.32 / Used from: $7.77
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: $11.66 / Used from: $9.00
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: $12.75
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: $35.75
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: $13.90
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: $0.71
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: $4.80
Take a leisurely stroll down along the 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Walking the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)Walking the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) by Larry Luxenberg
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $3.75
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: $5.00
Let the ultimate camper inspire you to your own adventures.