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Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies
Cam Honan (Author)
9781394350254, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 23 April 2026
336 pages
21.3 x 14 x 2 cm, 0.227 kg
Get ready to hit the trails! Hiking is one of the world’s most popular outdoor activities, and Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies is the inclusive reference you need to get started exploring the great outdoors on foot. Whether you're day hiking in a local nature reserve or national park, or heading into the wilderness for your first backpacking trip, this book has all the information you’ll need to hit the trail with quiet confidence. From tips on trip planning, gear selection, and health and safety to practical advice on how to optimize your time both on trail and in camp, Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies is a fun and approachable book that will prepare you for the challenges and adventure of hiking in the wilderness. ● Get started with hiking, even if you’ve never set foot on a trail before Irrespective of age or athletic ability, Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies is for anyone who loves heading outdoors and experiencing the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits inherent in walking in nature.
● Cut through the marketing hype and discover what hiking apparel and equipment are right for you
● Acquire the knowledge and skills that will allow you to hike safely and responsibly in different environments and seasons
● Learn about the seven principles of "leave no trace hiking and camping,” the golden rules of the great outdoors
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Hiking 5 Chapter 1: Hiking and Backpacking 101 7 Chapter 2: Finding Your Hiking Style: Solo, Group, Family, and Canine Adventures 13 Chapter 3: Planning Your Journey into the Wild 23 Chapter 4: Building Strength and Stamina for Hiking 29 Chapter 5: Leave No Trace Hiking and Camping 41 Chapter 6: Trip Checklists: Day Hikes and Backpacking Excursions 45 Part 2: Gearing Up 51 Chapter 7: Using Gear to Hike, Not Hiking to Use Gear 53 Chapter 8: Choosing Your Big Four: Backpack, Shelter, Sleeping Bag, and Sleeping Pad 61 Chapter 9: Selecting Clothing and Footwear for Hiking 85 Chapter 10: Packing for Your Trip 97 Part 3: Setting Out on the Trail 107 Chapter 11: Optimizing Your Hiking Day 109 Chapter 12: Finding Your Way in the Wilderness 117 Chapter 13: Encountering Animals in the Woods 131 Chapter 14: Five Essential Hiking Skills 145 Chapter 15: Dealing with Mother Nature’s Curveballs 165 Part 4: Creating a Home Away from Home 171 Chapter 16: Finding and Setting Up Your Campsite 173 Chapter 17: Evening and Morning Camp Routines 183 Part 5: Prioritizing Health and Safety 189 Chapter 18: Eating Well on the Trail 191 Chapter 19: Hydrating and Purifying: Wilderness Water Solutions 199 Chapter 20: Staying Clean(ish) While Hiking and Backpacking 211 Chapter 21: Navigating Bites, Stings, and Skin Conditions 221 Chapter 22: Regulating Body Temperature in the Wilderness 237 Chapter 23: Hiking at High Elevations 249 Chapter 24: Surviving Nature’s Emergencies 257 Chapter 25: First Aid Essentials for Hikers 267 Part 6: The Part of Tens 273 Chapter 26: Ten Hiking and Backpacking Myths 275 Chapter 27: Ten Mistakes Beginner Hikers Make 281 Chapter 28: Ten Dream Hiking Destinations 289 Index 297
Subject Areas: Medicine: general issues [MB]
