{"product_id":"backpacking-timothy-s-morris-9781501095801","title":"Backpacking: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started on Your First Backpacking Trip","description":"\u003cb\u003e Backpacking: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started on Your First Backpacking Trip \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e Interested in experiencing the outdoors but overwhelmed by everything you need to know to backpack safely? \u003c\/b\u003e Do you have a sudden itch to venture out into the wilderness, wake up next to a babbling brook somewhere and watch the sun slowly come over the horizon? Are you ready to escape (albeit temporarily) from the daily grind and a society that prioritizes consumerism over all else? Backpacking allows us to experience nature in a way that simply isn't achievable through other means. The problem for many of us, however, is getting started. Finding a good place to backpack, selecting gear (one trip to the sporting goods store makes this seem like an overwhelming feat by itself) and learning how to survive without the modern amenities we have come to rely on are all daunting tasks for the inexperienced backpacker. \u003cb\u003e Backpacking is a rewarding activity that anyone can enjoy with proper knowledge, training and skills.\u003c\/b\u003e Also, you'll discover.. Selecting appropriate gear for your first trip How to make healthy food choices on the trail Complete gear checklist designed specifically for the novice backpacker And much more  \u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePreparation and Fitness\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWeight is Your Enemy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDon't Skimp on Footwear\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Heart of Your Equipment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDon't Forget Your Hat \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eGimme Shelter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Backcountry Kitchen\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eComfort and Safety\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eNavigation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Timothy S. Morris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1501095803\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781501095801\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/06\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Timothy S. Morris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46489277202687,"sku":"9781501095801","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_42abe2be-eb63-4922-bf00-483ab7175503.jpg?v=1736953078","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/backpacking-timothy-s-morris-9781501095801","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}