Download or read book Backpacker's Start-Up written by Doug Werner and published by Tracks Publishing. This book was released on 1999-05-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed specifically at the novice outdoor adventurer, this comprehensive guide explains the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. Through informative, entertaining, and encouraging personal anecdotes, the guide emphasizes the physical, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits of spending time in nature. Essential first aid and map-reading information is also included.