This is Ray Jardine’s new, full-colour, 2009 edition of his best-selling book
Beyond Backpacking». Now full of colour photos and diagrams this new title
reflects a multitude of updated information detailing Ray Jardine’s
lightweight backpacking techniques his gear and his methods for enjoyable and
safe trekking and camping. Sections and chapters include Packweight Equipment
Food Water Trail Biology Sewing Your Own Gear Hiker’s Well-Being Wilderness
Skills Insects Long-Distance Trekking a chapter specifically for women and
much more.
«Trail Life» will be the new standard reference book for the backpacker. If
you have ever thought your pack weighed too much on a week long hike this book
shows hikers how to cut the weight out and explodes myths about heavy
equipment. This is the most comprehensive long distance trekking guide ever
written. A lightweight approach to backpacking is here to stay. «Trail Life»
is for all hikers at all levels of experience from beginners to the most
advanced. It includes 400 pages ov