About the Author Nena Kelty and her husband, Dick, are the founders of Kelty, which has been manufacturing backpacks for almost fifty years. Steve Boga has written several books on backpacking and is coauthor of the Climbing Specialist Series. From The PublisherNo stone is left unturned in this definitive book on backpacking and camping. Helpful checklists keep you from forgetting the essentials, sidebars provide tips and observations from seasoned hikers, while lists of resources tell you where to stock up on the best gear. The fully-illustrated Backpacking the Kelty Way will teach readers: How to choose the right pack--including special advice on selecting backpacks for children What you need to take--and what you can truly do without Where--and how--to pitch a tent Strategic meal planning--including recipes Hiking methods--fording streams, uphill climbing, rest stops How to ease trail boredom with motivational techniques and games Animal lore and wildlife watching tips Necessary survival skills--how to use a compass, make a fire, find food and water First-aid techniques for everything from sunburn to hypothermia
From The PublisherNo stone is left unturned in this definitive book on backpacking and camping. Helpful checklists keep you from forgetting the essentials, sidebars provide tips and observations from seasoned hikers, while lists of resources tell you where to stock up on the best gear. The fully-illustrated Backpacking the Kelty Way will teach readers: How to choose the right pack--including special advice on selecting backpacks for children What you need to take--and what you can truly do without Where--and how--to pitch a tent Strategic meal planning--including recipes Hiking methods--fording streams, uphill climbing, rest stops How to ease trail boredom with motivational techniques and games Animal lore and wildlife watching tips Necessary survival skills--how to use a compass, make a fire, find food and water First-aid techniques for everything from sunburn to hypothermia