{"product_id":"hiking-backpacking-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394350254","title":"Hiking \u0026 Backpacking For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394350254","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHiking \u0026amp; Backpacking For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCam Honan (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394350254, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 14 x 2 cm, 0.227 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet ready to hit the trails!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiking is one of the world’s most popular outdoor activities, and \u003ci\u003eHiking \u0026amp; Backpacking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eHiking \u0026amp; Backpacking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun and approachable book that will prepare you for the challenges and adventure of hiking in the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e●       Get started with hiking, even if you’ve never set foot on a trail before\u003cbr\u003e●       Cut through the marketing hype and discover what hiking apparel and equipment are right for you\u003cbr\u003e●       Acquire the knowledge and skills that will allow you to hike safely and responsibly in different environments and seasons\u003cbr\u003e●       Learn about the seven principles of \"leave no trace hiking and camping,” the golden rules of the great outdoors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrrespective of age or athletic ability, \u003ci\u003eHiking \u0026amp; Backpacking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who loves heading outdoors and experiencing the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits inherent in walking in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Hiking 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Hiking and Backpacking 101 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Finding Your Hiking Style: Solo, Group, Family, and Canine Adventures 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Planning Your Journey into the Wild 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Building Strength and Stamina for Hiking 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Leave No Trace Hiking and Camping 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Trip Checklists: Day Hikes and Backpacking Excursions 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Gearing Up 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Using Gear to Hike, Not Hiking to Use Gear 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Choosing Your Big Four: Backpack, Shelter, Sleeping Bag, and Sleeping Pad 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Selecting Clothing and Footwear for Hiking 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Packing for Your Trip 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Setting Out on the Trail 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Optimizing Your Hiking Day 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Finding Your Way in the Wilderness 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Encountering Animals in the Woods 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Five Essential Hiking Skills 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Dealing with Mother Nature’s Curveballs 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Creating a Home Away from Home 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Finding and Setting Up Your Campsite 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Evening and Morning Camp Routines 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Prioritizing Health and Safety 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Eating Well on the Trail 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Hydrating and Purifying: Wilderness Water Solutions 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Staying Clean(ish) While Hiking and Backpacking 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Navigating Bites, Stings, and Skin Conditions 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Regulating Body Temperature in the Wilderness 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Hiking at High Elevations 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Surviving Nature’s Emergencies 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: First Aid Essentials for Hikers 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten Hiking and Backpacking Myths 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27: Ten Mistakes Beginner Hikers Make 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28: Ten Dream Hiking Destinations 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 297\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medicine: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medicine: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medicine:%20general%20issues%20%5BMB%5D%22\"\u003eMB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453472043288,"sku":"9781394350254","price":12.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394350254.jpg?v=1785284889","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/hiking-backpacking-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394350254","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}