The Backpacker's Handbook, 4th Edition

Introduction: Into the Wilderness<br/>1. Preparing for the Trail<br/>Fitness<br/>The Art of Walking<br/>Going Alone<br/>Slackpacking and Fastpacking<br/>Planning<br/>2. The Load on Your Back<br/>Weight<br/>Checklists<br/>Choosing and Buying<br/>Final Thoughts<br/>3. Footwear and Wilderness Travel<br/>About Footwear<br/>Footwear Types<br/>Fitting Boots and Shoes<br/>Footwear Materials and Construction<br/>Footwear Models and Choices<br/>Care of Footwear<br/>Foot Care<br/>Socks<br/>Gaiters<br/>Overboots<br/>Campwear<br/>Trekking Poles and Staffs<br/>Ice Axes<br/>Crampons<br/>Skis and Snowshoes<br/>4. Carrying the Load: The Pack<br/>Types of Packs<br/>Suspension Systems<br/>Fitting the Pack<br/>Packbags<br/>Materials<br/>Durability<br/>Packing<br/>Putting on the Pack<br/>Pack Care<br/>Pack Accessories<br/>5. Keeping Warm and Dry: Dressing for the Wilderness<br/>Heat Loss and Heat Production<br/>The Layer System<br/>The Vapor-Barrier Theory<br/>Legwear<br/>Headgear<br/>Gloves and Mittens<br/>Bandannas<br/>Carrying Clothes<br/>Fabric Treatment and Care<br/>6. Shelter: Camping in the Wilderness<br/>Bivouac Bags<br/>Tarps<br/>Groundsheets<br/>Tents<br/>Pitches and Pitching: Minimum-Impact Camping<br/>Tent Care<br/>Wilderness Shelters<br/>Snow Caves<br/>Sleeping Bags<br/>Sleeping Pads<br/>Other Comforts<br/>7. The Wilderness Kitchen<br/>Food and Drink<br/>Water<br/>The Campfire<br/>Stoves<br/>Utensils<br/>Siting the Kitchen<br/>8. Comfort and Safety in Camp and on the Trail<br/>Light<br/>Health and Body Care<br/>Equipment Maintenance and Repair<br/>In Case of Emergency<br/>Office<br/>Binoculars and Monoculars<br/>Photography<br/>Entertainment<br/>9. On the Move: Skills and Hazards<br/>Finding the Way<br/>Coping with Terrain<br/>Minimizing Impact<br/>Wilderness Hazards<br/>Dealing with Animals<br/>Hunters<br/>A Final Word<br/>1. Equipment Checklist<br/>2. Further Reading<br/>3. Resources<br/>4. Metric Conversions<br/>Index