The Backpacker's Handbook
10 best books like The Backpacker's Handbook (Chris Townsend): How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe , Just Passin' Thru: A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and a Cast of Unforgettable Characters, Walking the Appalachian Trail, Skywalker: Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail, The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills, Desert Notes: Reflections in the Eye of a Raven / River Notes: The Dance of Herons, Be Expert with Map and Compass: The Complete Orienteering Handbook, The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes, The Complete Walker, The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail
How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
| Author | Thomas Cahill |
| ISBN | 0385418493 |
From the fall of Rome to the rise of Charlemagne - the "dark ages" - learning, scholarship, and culture disappeared from the European continent. The great heritage of western civilization - from the Greek and Roman classics to Jewish and Christian works - would have been utterly lost were it not for the...
| Author | Winton Porter |
| ISBN | 0897328493 |
Like a well-crafted stage play, Just Passin' Thru delivers one suspenseful scene after another. But in this historic setting — a store on the Appalachian Trail called Mountain Crossings — the characters who show up are no fictional creations. They are the real-life stars of the author’s new...
| Author | Larry Luxenberg |
| ISBN | 0811730956 |
Because this was published in 1994, it is best understood as a catalog of legends, myths, and personalities that define the trail and give it historical meaning. Here, you will learn about Emma "Grandma" Gatewood, who was the first woman to thru-hike the AT. Alongside "profiles" about legendary hikers,...
| Author | Bill Walker |
| ISBN | 1934144266 |
Why would a middle-aged businessman who had never even spent the night outdoors, attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Trail? Bill Walker, a former commodities trader in Chicago and London, and an avid walker, had developed a virtual obsession to hike this historic 2,175 mile footpath in one hiking...
| Author | Rick Curtis |
| ISBN | 1400053099 |
When it was first published in 1998, The Backpacker's Field Manual set the standard for comprehensive backpacking books. Now exhaustively updated to offer a more complete view of backpacking today, it covers the latest developments in gear—such as Global Positioning Systems and ultralight hiking...
| Author | Barry Lopez |
| ISBN | 0380711109 |
Here, for the first time in one volume, are two of Lopez's masterpieces, "River Notes and "Desert Notes. From the thundering power of the river's swift current, to the stillness of clear freshwater pools; to desert springs, birds and wind, and rattlesnakes . . . and the terrible intrusion of man, Lopez...
| Author | Björn Kjellström |
| ISBN | 0020292651 |
"Required reading for the beginner in map and compass work, as well as for those interested in serious Orienteering. In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated."
--George T. Hamilton, Appalachia This new, enlarged edition of Be Expert with...
| Author | Todd Downs |
| ISBN | 1579548830 |
This revised, updated, expanded fifth edition is indispensable-with all the latest models, parts, and repair techniques, and terrific money-saving tips to keep any ride in tip-top shape
Since its first publication, Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair has...
| Author | Colin Fletcher |
| ISBN | 0375703233 |
For the first time since 1984, we have a new edition of the classic book that Field & Stream called "the Hiker's Bible." For this version, the celebrated writer and hiker Colin Fletcher has taken on a coauthor, Chip Rawlins, himself an avid outdoorsman and a poet from Wyoming. Together, they have...
| Author | Andrew Skurka |
| ISBN | 1426209207 |
Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka shares his hard-earned knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Described by National Geographic as “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet,” and named “Adventurer of the Year” by Outside and...
| Author | Linda Frederick Yaffe |
| ISBN | 0811726347 |
Over 160 recipes for soups, stews, pasta, casseroles, and breakfast and snack ideasPotato Soup Parmesan, Seafood Stew, Sweet and Sour Noodles, Spicy ChickenTips on drying food in a dehydrator or ovenMeals on the trail can be as delicious and varied as meals prepared at home. You can create meals to...
| Author | C. Calvin Jones |
| ISBN | 0976553007 |
The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair is a comprehensive manual of over 130 bicycle repairs and maintenance procedures. It is written by Calvin Jones, one of the top bicycle mechanics in the country, and published by Park Tool, the world's leading manufacturer of bicycle tools. The book is written for...
| Author | Jobst Brandt |
| ISBN | 0960723668 |
The 'Bicycle Wheel' is a book for every cyclist, from novice rider to experienced wheel builder, going beyond the most commonly asked questions. This volume answers questions such as: Should I use low- or high-flanged hubs for touring * Should I spoke crossed-four or crossed-three? Are radially spoked...
