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Outdoor Essentials Guide to Backpacking

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The Outdoor Essentials Guide to Backpacking is a field-ready introduction to safe and enjoyable backcountry travel. Packed with practical knowledge, it covers trip planning, how to select the right gear, and the basics of navigation--including compass use and field techniques. Safety-focused sections highlight survival strategies, trail first aid, and how to recognize dangerous animals and plants that may be encountered along the way. A handy pre-trip checklist ensures you are fully prepared for your adventure, making this durable, pocket-sized guide an indispensable companion for both new and seasoned backpackers.
The expert team at Waterford Press has researched and written hundreds of publications on nature observation and outdoor recreation and survival skills. They take complex information and synthesize the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices and present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts.
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