 | A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) by Bill Bryson
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $0.01 What looks like one of the better backpacker travelogues - on our local super-trail.
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 | Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS Navigator
Buy new: $156.51 / Used from: $125.99 The one I own. I've only had it for a few days, but it's easy to use!
I plan on using this GPS much more often in the future. I would recommend an updated GPS with High Sensitivity ("H" in the Garmin name) for heavy tree cover but this works fine in most conditions.
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 | Complete Walker III by Colin Fletcher
Buy used from: $0.19 Purchased this used - it's on its way. This has been highly recommended and some reviews have said it's better than the updated edition. At $0.29 used (+S/H) I can't go wrong!
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 | Silva Guide 426 Compass
Buy new: $15.72 Compass & Map are an important backup!
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 | U.S. Issue Mil-Spec Tritium Illuminated Aluminum Military Lensatic Marching Compass
Buy new: $71.29 Because it's totally cool! Quite pricey, but a keepsake, perhaps.
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 | Be Expert with Map and Compass: The Complete Orienteering Handbook by Björn Kjellström
Buy new: $18.95 / Used from: $2.75 You need to know how to use your equipment!! This information might be plentiful online as well...
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 | Moleskine Large Ruled Notebook by Kikke Mbl14
Buy new: $10.94 / Used from: $10.94 A nearly indestructable logbook. I use one now for research and it's indespensible.
The small notebook will save weight, but it's much less pleasing to write in (especially trailside, I can imagine). The large notebook is still small at 5x8" (4.6 oz for the small and 12.2 oz for the large)
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 | Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
Buy new: $47.95 Another just-in-case. This will be more of an essential for overnight backpacking.
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 | MAGLITE M2A01H AA Mini Flashlight and Holster Combo-Pack, Black
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $9.87 Old faithful flashlight! We must have 10 of these around the house already.
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 | SANYO eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries
Buy new: $12.35 / Used from: $8.99 Rechargeables that keep their charge! This is a must and I'll need to take at least 14 with me (7 in the GPS & Lights and 7 spares). About 1 oz per battery (AA).
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 | AWOL on the Appalachian Trail by David Miller
Buy new: $15.95 / Used from: $18.95 Another interesting book on the Appalachian Trail!
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